For many people, a weekend in Fernie starts as a getaway. But by Sunday afternoon, they’re wondering what it would be like to call this place home.
Friday evening, you arrive and settle in after the drive. The mountains immediately slow the pace, and the weekend begins.
Saturday starts with coffee at a local café before heading out for a mountain bike ride, hike, or a day at the ski hill, depending on the season. Later, you wander through the farmers’ market, chat with local vendors, and pick up something fresh for dinner.
As the sun sets, downtown comes alive. You enjoy a great meal at one of Fernie’s restaurants before taking a stroll along the river, surrounded by mountain views.
On Sunday, there’s time for one more adventure—or maybe just a quiet morning on a patio with another coffee before heading home.
Somewhere during the drive back, a thought creeps in:
Could I picture doing this every weekend?
For many people, that’s the moment Fernie becomes more than a vacation destination. It becomes a place where they can imagine building a life.
The house comes later. First, they fall in love with the lifestyle.
And that’s often how the journey to living in Fernie begins.