Mount Fernie Park
259 ha
Area
1959
Established
Class A
Park class
Park
Type
About this Park
Found on the southern portion of the Rocky Mountains in the Kootenay Range, Mount Fernie Park is plentiful in natural beauty. Diverse forests, vegetation and wildlife can be found here.
Visitors can enjoy hiking trails and the view of the waterfall which flows from Lizzard Creek. Proximity to City of Fernie offers such amenities as golfing, restaurants and art galleries. This area is also popular for mountain biking and the opportunity for fishing in the nearby Elk River.
Location notes
Located 3 km South of Fernie on Highway 3.
Activities
- 105:Hiking For your own safety and the preservation of the park, obey posted signs and keep to designated trails. Shortcutting trails destroys plant life and soil structure.
- 105:Fishing Lizard Creek provides limited fishing opportunity.
- 105:Pets on leash Pets and domestic animals must be on a leash at all times and are not allowed in beach areas or park buildings. You are responsible for their behaviour and must dispose of their excrement. Backcountry areas are not suitable for dogs or other pets due to the potential for problems with bears and other wildlife.
- 105:Cycling Bicycle helmets are mandatory in British Columbia. For more information on mountain biking in the park and the surrounding area, check the Fernie Mountain Bike Club. For details on e-biking within Mount Fernie Park, see the e-biking section.
- 105:E-Biking Please note that bicycles with electric assist motors (e-bikes) are permitted on signed or designated trails within Mount Fernie Park, provided they meet the definitions and criteria for e-bike use as outlined in the BC Parks cycling guidelines.
Facilities
- 105:Picnic areas This park has a day-use and picnic area.
- 105:Drinking water Cold water taps are located throughout the park. Taps are shut off during the off-season.
- 105:Campfires Campfires are allowed and campfire rings are provided at each campsite. We encourage visitors to conserve wood and protect the environment by minimizing the use of fire and using campstoves instead. Firewood can be purchased in the park or you may bring your own wood. Fees for firewood are set locally and may vary from park to park. To preserve vegetation and ground cover, please don’t gather firewood from the area around your campsite or elsewhere in the park (this is a ticketable offence under the Park Act). Dead wood is an important habitat element for many plants and animals and it adds organic matter to the soil.
- 105:Showers This park has showers.
- 105:Accessibility information Accessibility information is available for this park.
Location
49.48861, -115.10167 · East Kootenay South
