Fernie Area of Kootenay in British Columbia BC, Travel British Columbia Visual, Travel BC, Travel Attractions, Travel West, Travel Canada

Fernie Area or you can call it the Elk Valley was the coal bonanza era at the beginning of the 20th Century. Some mines are still in operation, but the total volume of coal per year now is not greater, then 20 mil tones. Beside the coal and mineral mines, the Fernie Area is a world class skiing resort and summer recreation region. New resort facilities are growing up everywhere around Fernie. Access to Fernie area is by Highway 3 from South Alberta, or by east branch out of Highway 95, running along the Columbia Valley. In the vicinity of Fernie, you will find the Heritage Town of Fort Steele, and the Town of Cranbrook, with an airport. There is an excellent communication link from Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho and Montana.