House in mountain town
ID #684
We live in a new three bedroom, two bathroom modular bungalow in town but next to forest property. Our back deck and our dining area have a beautiful view of the mountains. One bedroom is used as an office/sewing room, one has a king-size bed, and the third has a double futon.
Fernie is a town of about 5500 in summer and 8000 in winter. It is supported by tourism, mining, and logging. There are many restaurants, an aquatics centre, an arts centre, and a movie theater. Shopping includes many sporting goods stores and gift shops as well as two supermarkets. The town is built along the Elk River.
Fernie is a small mountain town located 5 minutes from Fernie Alpine Resort for excellent powder skiing and other winter sports. Summer activities include golfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and hiking. It is a 45 minute drive south to the Montana border or east to Crowsnest Pass.
Fernie Golf Club, 3km The Fernie golf course is very scenic and relatively flat, so easy to walk. Within driving distance there are St. Eugene's Mission, Trickle Creek, and Kimberly courses in BC. There are also courses in Whitefish, Columbia Falls, and Kalispell in Montana. Green Fees range from $40. to $90.