We are a convenient 30-minute drive (often light on traffic and heavy on scenery) to FERNIE ALPINE RESORT, known for its abundance of snow and legendary skiing and snowboarding terrain. Ski season often stretches into April.
The Trans Canada Biking Trail , only minutes from the Chalet, is just one example of the vast networks of hiking and biking trails found throughout the area. The nearby Elk Valley, Bull and Wigwam Rivers are a world-class fly-fishing mecca, while Lake Koocanusa, a short 10-minute walk from our chalet, offers some of the best swimming, fishing, boating and summer-time recreation to be found.
And if you’re into quiet mountain lakes, we can point you in that direction too. Suzanne Lake and Northstar Lake Recreation Sites are a short 15-minute drive away and offer great fishing, picnicking and swimming. While nearby Rosen Lake and Tie Lake are fun for boating! The Kootenays are also a premier destination for canoeing and kayaking, whether you’re looking for calm waters or roaring rapids.
Fall is one of the most beautiful times to vacation in the Kootenays. Colours come alive as birch trees turn gold, and hiking and biking is at its best. Cool crisp mornings greet sunny afternoons, and the hustle and bustle of summer has faded into a more relaxed pace. This is the season for good books, long walks, crowd-free fishing, and campfires.
It’s a perfect place to take the wife, the family, or escape with the guys. We welcome responsible use of all-terrain vehicles, which can be driven from the back-country directly to and from the chalet. You'll love it here.