Top 5 Fernie Summer Activities

Fernie may be known for its winter activities and proximity to Fernie Alpine Resort, but don’t be fooled, our little town is an amazing in the summer time as well!

We often get asked to recommend Fernie Summer activities, so we thought we’d put our top 5 picks in one place!  So here they are, in no particular order:

1. Float the Elk River

One of life’s simple pleasures is a leisurely float down the beautiful Elk River. Start at the north end of town (near Canadian Tire) and give yourself 1.5 - 2 hours to float through town all the way to the Stanford Hotel. 

What to bring:

• A floating device (check out our awesome Floaty selection here!)
• A bathing suit (click here to shop Swim)
• Sun protection (we have a great selection of Sunscreen, Hats, and Sunglasses)

Safety note: make sure you find out about river conditions before you go! Log jams and high water can be very dangerous, and we don’t recommend floating without knowing what shape the river is in!! Click here to download the river map and plan your float!

2. Play Disc Golf at the Lizard Range Disc Golf Course

The Lizard Range Disc Golf Course in James White Park was established in 2004 and has been going strong ever since! Shaded by trees, this is a great option for those extra sunny days!

What to bring:

• Discs! We have a wide selection of Putt & Approach Discs, Mid-Range Discs, Fairway Driver Discs, 
  Distance Driver Discs, and 3-disc sets - click here to shop our discs!
• Keep your course refreshment of choice nice and cold with a portable cooler or can sleeve! Click here to shop our recommended accessories.
• Disc Golf is thirsty work, so make sure you bring lots of hydration - and keep our beverages cold for up to 24 hours with our selection of insulated bottles by Hydro Flask!
• Don't forget your map - Click here to download the Disc Golf Course Map!

3. Go Stand Up Paddleboarding

Who doesn't love a good SUP?! Whether you're looking for a serene lake experience, or a fast-paced river ride, we have the SUP for you!  

What you'll need:

• A Paddleboard & paddle - we offer inflatable stand-up paddleboard rentals (for online booking click here) and you can shop our retail selection of paddleboards, paddles and accessories here.
• A bathing suit is recommended - unless you are sure you won't swim! (click here to shop Swim)
• For extra safety, consider wearing a life jacket (we like this Salus PFD!)

For a list of recommended local lakes for SUP-ing and swimming, click here.

4. Skateboarding at the local Fernie Skate Park

The skate scene is booming in Fernie, and a $1.28m in grant funding was recently secured for a large scale revitalization of the skate park.

The current skate park has great features including a tight snake run with two bowls (The Death Skillet and The Wok), a 6ft halfpipe, an 8ft quarter pipe with banks, funboxes, volcano, rails, and more! The nearby Sparwood Skate park is also worth a visit!

If you're new to skating, the nearby Fernie outdoor rink doubles as a nice flat riding area for beginners.

What you'll need:

• A skateboard (Click here to shop our selection)
• For extra safety, we recommend grabbing some skate protection - click here to see what we've got!
• Can't get enough of skating? Check out our tiny tech decks for portable skateboard fun!

5. Mountain Biking

No Fernie summer list would be complete without a mention of Mountain biking. With an extensive trail network and a variety of awesome local bike shops, Fernie is fast becoming a mountain biker Mecca. 

While we may not have bikes, we do offer some bike apparel and accessories! 

Here are our top picks:

• Smith Biking eyewear - check out the medium/large fit Smith Wildcats and the small/medium fit Smith Bobcats
• Oakley biking eyewear - lots of great choices for Fernie Mountain Biking featuring Oakley's bike specific lenses!
• Mons Royale performance merino apparel - their summer lineup includes bike pants, bike shorts, and lots of great merino socks, tees and 3/4 length options. Click here to shop our Mons Royale selection!
• Biking hip packs and backpacks - whether you're looking for portable hydration or somewhere to stash your spares and your snacks, we've got you covered! Check out the  Hydro Flask 5L Down Shift Hydration Hip Pack and Dakine's selection of hip and backpacks for some great options!
• If youre keen to grab some bike ride footage, check out our selection of GoPro cameras! We also have a Gopro Helmet Mount, Handlebar Mount, and Chest Mount so you can get all the angles!

Whatever your summer needs are, Edge of the World has got you covered. Check out our Summer Essentials collection for more Summer picks!