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Summer (May-October)
Fernie Nature Tours offers unique outdoor experiences
of a fun, friendly Fernie nature. A passion for place sparks our
desire to learn about nature and history. Longtime local naturalist
Lee-Anne Walker will ignite your connection to Fernie with colourful
stories, interesting facts and unique experiences. Call Lee-Anne
for a reservation at (250) 423-4306 or at www.fernienature.com.
ALL Programs must be BOOKED IN ADVANCED. Minimum required is 4.
Are you with a group, corporate retreat, tour company? Call for
an exclusive reservation at a date and time convenient for you.
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 Fernie's Feathered Friends Fernie is a fabulous place to explore birds of the Rocky Mountains. See American dippers, great blue herons, bald eagles, long-billed curlews, hummingbirds, Western tanangers and pileated woodpeckers to name a few. Learn the lore behind the birds. Maximum 6. Pickup at 7:00 a.m. Offered May, June, August and September
Cost: Adult $57.50, Child $34.50 (includes 3 hour van tour/guided hike, transportation, bird guides, use of spotting scope, snack and beverage) |
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Rocky Mountain Wildflower Wander – Join long-time, local interpretive naturalist Lee-Anne Walker for a leisurely wander through spectacular meadows of Rocky Mountain wildflowers. Identify flowers and learn about native and pioneer uses of plants and their link to modern medicinal cures. This gentle guided hike is through a variety of areas where the flowers are at peak from Mount Fernie Provincial Park to local ridges and meadows. Offered June and August. Departs at 7:00 p.m. Minimum: 2 people
Cost: Adult $30.00, Child $17.50 (includes 2 hour guided hike, transportation, use of flower guides, nature inspired snack and beverage)
Life at the Top of the World -
To live life at the top you have to play hard, love fast and be tough as nails. Take the Timber Express to the alpine to discover what it takes to survive at the top of the world. Fascinating plants and hardy animals are up for the challenge, are you? Enjoy a gourmet picnic before a guided hike through moderate terrain and down to the base area. Offered August 7-15. Departs at 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults $70.00, Children $35.00 (includes 4 hour guided hike, one ride lift pass, light dinner picnic and beverage)
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