| Property at a Glance: Timberline Lodges The condos at Timberline Lodges are situated right at the base of Fernie Alpine Resort, a popular destination no matter the season. The mountains offer plenty of winter activities, including downhill and crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Spacious condos come with kitchens, electric fireplaces, and spacious living areas. Community features: hot tub, sauna, heated outdoor pool, game room, and fitness room Aprsski relaxation: After a day on the slopes, indulge in a foot soak, salt scrub, and custom massage at the onsite King Fir Spa & Wellness. Downtown Fernie is just five minutes away. Head here to shop at boutiques or grab a bite to eat. This deal includes a $50 per stay sp credit. Credit may be used toward any spa treatment 60 minutes or greater. Credit has no cash value, and cannot be used toward purchase of products or gift certificates. Fernie, British Columbia: Stellar Outdoor Recreation in Historical Mountain Town Fernie began as a coalmining boomtown in the 1870s and reinvented itself in the 1960s with its namesake ski resort. The towns westernfacing location in the Canadian Rockies Lizard Range makes it a popular spot for skiingthe slopes are blanketed with more than 30 feet of snowfall annually. National Geographic named Fernie 1 of the Worlds 25 Best Ski Towns, noting it has more consistent powder than Whistler and warmer temperatures than Banff. After the snow melts, you can go mountain biking and hiking amid alpine meadows. The fishing is also superb in this region, as you can cast a line at the Elk, St. Mary, or Kootenay River. You can get a good idea of what life was like in Fernie at the turn of the century in the downtown area, which has a number of historical buildings. CNN Travel especially liked the town&8217;s redbrick structures and vintage atmosphere when it visited, writing that &8220;Fernie is what every manufactured ski town wishes it was: real.&8221; For more context, pop into the Fernie Museum to see ski artifacts and photos of the city through the years. Love to travel Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for travel tips, inspiration, and photos from around the world. |
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