Fernie, BC is located in the south-east corner of the B.C. Rockies on Highway No.3 approximately 60 km (40 miles) from the Alberta and U.S. borders.
The road to Fernie will lead you through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world. The drive is easy with no major mountain passes and the roads are well maintained; just be aware of wildlife!
Getting here by Air and then Driving
All airports offer car rental services.
Calgary International Airport
- (3.5 hour drive) is serviced from most major North American and European cities.
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Cranbrook B.C.
- (1.25 hour drive) is accessible by regional air service of Air Canada Jazz and Pacific Coastal Airlines.
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Kalispell, Montana
- (2 hour drive) is accessible by Delta, Northwest Airlines and Alaska/ Horizon Airlines.
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Spokane, Washington
- (4 hour drive) is accessible by Delta, Northwest Airlines and Alaska/Horizon Airlines.
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OTHER TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Backside Tours – Charter Bus
21 passenger coach service. Available to provide airport transfers from Canadian Rockies International or Calgary International
Email: Bus@BacksideTours.com
Ph: 1.866.932.2225
www.backsidetours.com/bus
Greyhound Bus Lines
To and from Calgary twice daily
Website: www.greyhound.com
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-8747
Telephone: 250-423-6871 or 250-423-6871
Journeys West
Ph: 250-423-4098 or 1-866-246-8622
Email: reachus@journeysbc.ca
Website: www.journeysbc.ca
Kootenay Taxi
Taxi and Van service to and from Cranbrook, Calgary and USA
Website: www.kootenaytaxi.com
Email: koottaxi@elkvalley.net
Telephone: 250-423-4409 | Fax: 250-423-4413
