Lift-served resort · Canadian Rockies

Fernie Alpine Resort

Five alpine bowls, forest skiing and beginner terrain above the town of Fernie. Pair resort days with a separately booked Island Lake or FWA cat trip.

Fernie Alpine Resort winter skiing destination
Photo: Fernie Alpine Resort
Terrain
2,500+ acres
Vertical
1,082 m
Alpine bowls
5
Lifts
10

Plan your visit

Mountain range
Canadian Rockies · Lizard Range
Who it suits
Mixed abilities; check lessons and terrain.
Trip format
Day tickets; arrange accommodation separately.
Season
Typically early December–mid-April.
Getting there
Stay slopeside or in Fernie. Island Lake has a separate arrival point and booking process.
Map location
Fernie Alpine Resort base · approximate planning location, not a ski boundary.

Trail maps

Published maps are for orientation. Check current openings and closures with the operator; backcountry access is selected by guides each day.

Sources & trip details

Reviewed 4 October 2026. Figures come from operator publications and are not live conditions. Resort acres and backcountry tenures measure different things. Confirm current dates, prices, access and operating details before booking.