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For decades, Fernie languished contentedly in the shadow of more glamorous mountain towns. Resort destinations such as Banff and Lake Louise drew the tourists in from around the globe while Fernie's brick-lined streets catered to the few who had discovered this small gem in the BC Rockies. Those quiet days are now gone.
Fernie is coming into its own, and vaulting into the ranks with other world-class destinations. Skiers have discovered the thrill of vast amounts of powder with temperatures that stay considerably warmer than rival resorts, and they're not about to turn back. In summer, golfers are returning again and again to Fernie's temperate climate, green fairways and clear skies, while rafters and kayakers explore the area's fast rivers.
Much of the newfound recognition stems from a surge in regional accommodation. In recent years, townsite B&Bs and roadside motels have been supplemented with luxury resorts and mountainside chalets catering to skiers.
In terms of choice there's very little a traveller won't find in Fernie. One noticeable theme throughout most of Fernie's accommodation is an emphasis on a woodsy-style architecture and decoration. Pine and stone are the accents which distinguish nearly all accommodation here from larger lodgements in Calgary and Vancouver.
FERNIE TOWNSITE
As the town bulges with newfound popularity, its charm has stayed relatively intact. The main street is a quaint route flanked by brick buildings. Walking down these streets is a stroll into a quieter time, and the recent addition of award-wining restaurants only adds flavour to the streetscape. For guests in Fernie's B&Bs, hostels, motels and hotels, a new taste for every evening is well within grasp, and reflects the wide range of accommodation within the town itself.
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