Welcome to Fernie Nature Tours

Fernie Nature Tours is driven by the passion of Lee-Anne Walker who has been an interpreter in the local area since 1983. This nature-based tourism company takes you off the beaten path into scenic areas to connect with the Rocky Mountain environment.

Ingredients Promised: breathtaking scenery, wildlife, relaxing pace, entertaining stories, laughter, tasty treats, fascinating facts, safety and new friendships.

Winter Programs 2009/2010 (November - April)

Snowshoe Safaris – Explore one of the snowiest places on earth. Discover the fascinating winter survival strategies of wildlife in the Rocky Mountains. Snowshoe across powder meadows glistening like diamonds. Silence is broken only by the soft thud as snow falls from cedar boughs. Enjoy a hot drink and homemade baking along a sparkling mountain creek before returning with rosy cheeks, fond memories and a new appreciation of winter ecology.

Tour 1: FAR Out History – Discover the unique history of Fernie on this enjoyable, relaxing snowshoe through a lovely forest with gorgeous views.
When: Monday and Friday afternoons 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.   
Price: Adult $45 Child 6-12 $25  *Family $115.  Includes transportation from Fernie, guided interpretive program, snowshoes, poles, hot drink, homemade snack. 

Tour 2: Provincial Park Paradise – Snowshoe in solitude through Fernie’s winter wilderness discovering the secrets and stories in snow. 
When: Monday and Friday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Price: Adult $65.  Child 5-12 $35.  *Family $165.  Includes van pick-up and transportation from your accommodation in Fernie, guided interpretive program, snowshoes, hot drink, and homemade snack. 

Tour 3: Island Lake Old Growth Classic – An all day snowshoe adventure exploring the rare old growth forest up Cedar Valley and the spectacular wilderness of Island Lake. 
When: Tuesday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Adult $120. Includes van pick-up from your accommodation, snowcat ride to Island Lake Lodge, gourmet lunch indoors at the Lodge, guided interpretive tour, snowshoes, hot drinks, and homemade snacks.  

Stargazing Snowshoe Fondue – Guided by sparkling stars, moon beams and headlamps, discover the nature of night followed by a decadent chocolate fondue beside a crackling fire.

When: Tuesday evenings 7:00-10:00 p.m.or by request, subject to availability.
Price: $70 Adult, Child 6-12 $35 *Family $175  Includes pick up and drop off from accommodation in Fernie, snowshoes, headlamp, chocolate fondue, hot/cold beverages.  

Snowshoeing Swiss Style - Skip the old-fashioned tennis racquet beavertails for modern, lightweight mountain snowshoes as we wind our way through a tranquil winter wonderland.  Your reward at the end is a unique Swiss grilled fondue served the traditional way at Birch Meadows Lodge. 
When:  Thursday afternoon/evenings 3-6 p.m. or by request subject to availability
Price:  Adult  $95. Includes van transportation from and back to your accommodation, snowshoe rental, enroute snack/drink, interpretive guide and raclette meal.   

Being Canadian Eh! – An afternoon of all things Canadian – winter, snow, igloo or snow quinzee, maple syrup, beaver, mountains and moose!  
When: Available on request subject to availability
Price: Adult $70 Child 6-12 $35.  *Family $175. Includes van pick-up and transportation from accommodation, guided interpretive program, snowshoes, hot drinks, and snacks. 

Watchable Winter Wildlife – Go to where the wildlife are in winter and learn about their unique winter adaptations and our local community conservation strategies. 

When: 8:00-12:00 p.m. (Half Day), 8:00-4:00 (Full Day) Available on request, subject to availability.

Price: $100 Half day; $160 Full day. Includes transportation, guided interpretive tour, snowshoes, home baked snack/lunch, hot beverages, guide books, use of binoculars and spotting scope.

NOTE:  *Family is defined as two adults heading the family plus immediate children 12 and under.  Youth 13-17 receive a 25% discount off Adult prices.  Prices DO NOT include GST.

Click here to download a pdf of the Winter Products featured on this page.

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