50
miles from Bellevue, was the first settlement as a result of the
arrival of the railway in the 1890s, and the site of many mine
disasters including the Coal Creek explosion on May 22nd, 1902
which killed 128 of 800 men on shift and, again, on July 31st,
1908 when another explosion happened trapping 23 miners; at the
same time, a major fire at the Cedar Valley Lumber Company
burned out of control and destroyed the town of 6,000; only
surviving buildings were the Crow's Nest Pass Coal company
offices, the Western Canada Warehouse and the Great Northern's
depot and water tank
Today, Fernie offers incredible activities and experiences
that clearly set Fernie in a class of its own.
Fernie is a true winter paradise! On its world famous powder
you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing,
snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling and more.
When the Rocky Mountain summer arrives, the alpine
celebration continues as outdoor enthusiasts are able to camp,
hike, fish, raft, mountain bike and horseback ride in Rocky
Mountain style.
Fernie is a community long steeped in a history rich in
Indian legends and coal mining. Today, Fernie celebrates its
vibrant heritage through heritage walks, events, cultural
displays, international sporting events and various
celebrations.
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