Let your kids exploit their inner child
Rest assured there is plenty of fun for everyone. And when your kids are happy and you spend time not worrying about them, you'll discover your inner child too.
We have it all
No need to bring everything – highchairs and playpens can be rented for a one-time fee of $25 for the duration of your stay from Fernie Lodging Company. Simply book in advance through our front desk at (250) 423-6878. Toboggans, games, ping pong paddles (at Timberline Village only) and pool toys are available through our front desks.
In winter, our Guest Services staff will personally provide third party baby sitting services for you, or choose from one of the FLC-approved companies listed below.
Kids never stop in Fernie either
See our Activities section for all the fun that children can have on their own, with their family or on a guided trip to the aquatic centre, sleigh rides, torch light parades, white water rafting, horseback riding, biking, river tubing, indoor and outdoor skateboard parks, snowshoeing, public skating and movies.
At Christmas, you'll find Santa skiing the slopes at Fernie Alpine Resort and during Griz Days, the Griz himself can be found hanging around the chalet at the base of the Resort. During summer, the Fernie Fairy can be found doing face painting at the Sunday Rotary Park Market.
Fernie Parks
There are numerous Parks and Trails to explore. You can even reserve a park for an event by calling (250) 423-2222. Adventure awaits here:
Rotary Park – Children play structures, gazebo, grass areas, picnic sites. A perfect place to spend a few hours or hold an outdoor celebration.
Ridgemont Park – Incredible views of Fernie's mountain ranges, and a large field for activities and play structures for children.
10 Avenue Park – The Annex's neighborhood park features play structures and plenty of grassy areas for relaxing.
Annex Park – This quiet setting has picnic areas, horseshoe pits, a nice canopy of trees, duck pond and large grass field.
Prentice Park – Located by the Fernie Hospital with two slow pitch fields, soccer field, running track, concession area – the play never stops.
Mount View Park – Situated beside the Elk River off the Airport subdivision, this is Fernie's largest park. Explore its beautiful forested areas, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, bocci courts, baseball fields, picnic tables and great mountainscapes.
Skate Park – Conveniently located just off Fernie's main street on 2nd Avenue, where skateboarders, inline skaters and bicyclists share.
Child friendly for your kids' interests
Fernie Youth Center – Staff are happy to provide a list of eligible baby sitters for your convenience during your stay. Call 250-423-4362.
Fernie Alpine Resort – Offers "Kids' Freeeride Camps" during the summer. Come and learn how to ride hard and safe with JF Des Lauriers and his team of expert coaches. Ages: 10 yrs - 15 yrs. Call for dates and cost 250-423-4655.
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