Fernie is a historic mountain town founded in 1898. Fernie’s funky main street with its turn-of-the-century brick buildings framed by postcard-perfect mountains provides this rugged and unpolished little town with a unique charm. Fernie is a place where adventure seekers, mountain enthusiasts, and outdoor recreationists of all kinds come to experience the stunning natural surroundings and range of outdoor activities. Fernie is a casual, comfortable, and laid-back place where a local community still thrives. A community first, destination second, Fernie is not a packaged experience for the mass tourist.Fernie is located in southeast British Columbia, Canada and is completely surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains.