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311 4th St,
Kaslo BC, V0G1M0

The Basics

Population

6,320

Average Age

39

Typical Assessed Value

$911k

Hospital

In town

Nearest Airport

Cranbrook · 1 hr 10 min

Setting

Elk Valley · powder town & historic downtown

Population & age: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census. Typical home value: single-family median assessed value, BC Assessment 2026.
Everyone wants to experience life in Fernie, the resort destination that has it all: skiing, mountain biking, fishing, golf and the stunning Rocky Mountains, but with more snow. The town also has a well-established arts and culture scene. For those who bought in early, it’s home. For newcomers, it’s pricey. The influx of retirees, resort destination visitors and young professionals has shifted the demographic from ski bums and young, working families to a busier vibe. Beautiful brick buildings add charm and flair.

Distances: to Nelson — 314 km | 3 hr 45 min; to Cranbrook — 97 km | 1 hr 10 min; to Calgary — 301 km | 3 hr 15 min
Good to know

Honest Trade-offs

If you are drawn to…

  • Adventure sports, nightlife, restaurants and crowds.
  • Boutique shopping, world-class ski resort and golfing.
  • A mountain town in the Rockies with schools and healthcare.
  • Historic, walkable downtown core with shops and galleries.

Challenges to be aware of…

  • Quiet off-seasons don’t happen. Expect tourists year-round.
  • Highest priced of all the Kootenay towns, with limited space.
  • Solitude is hard to come by. Most recreation sites are busy.
  • Calgary Airport is 3 hours; Cranbrook is 1 hour for major retail.
Everyday Life

Daily Living

Healthcare

  • The Elk Valley Hospital is in Fernie — the valley’s health centre — alongside an extensive range of community health services.
  • Medical clinics plus dentists, optometrists, physiotherapists, chiropractors and counselling round out a deep local health base for the size.

Education & services

  • A full K–12 path in town — elementary schools and Fernie Secondary (SD5) — with a College of the Rockies presence (main campus in Cranbrook, ~1.25 hr).
  • Groceries, pharmacies, hardware and a strong outdoor-gear retail scene are all in town.

Getting around

  • Fernie sits on Highway 3 (the Crowsnest) — ~1.25 hr west to Cranbrook (the nearest commercial airport, YXC), ~30 min east to the Alberta border, ~3.25 hr to Calgary. It’s an Alberta-facing valley, closer in feel to Calgary than to the West Kootenay.
  • It’s a deep-snow powder town, so expect real winter, but on a maintained primary highway. The Elk Valley mines are ~30 min east (Sparwood / Elkford), where many residents work.

Recreation & rivers

  • Fernie Alpine Resort (~2,500 acres, 142 runs, five alpine bowls) has the most snow in the Rockies; the lift-accessed and valley mountain biking is among Canada’s best; and Mt Fernie Provincial Park puts endless hiking and sledding at the door.
  • The Elk River is one of North America’s finest dry-fly trout rivers (a genuine “Trout Town”), with floats, whitewater and paddling. The Fernie Golf Club and the Fernie Aquatic Centre round out the seasons.
How far to…

Distances

Ski Resort

in town

Fernie Alpine
Cranbrook

1 hr 10

airport
AB border

30 min

east on Hwy 3
Calgary

301 km

3 hr 15 min
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Properties for Sale in Fernie

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9882 Victoria Street - Fernie Manufactured Home for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10403370)

9882 Victoria Street

$537,000 | Manufactured Home

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 979 Sq. Ft., Built 1972

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403370)

36 Mt Klauer Street - Fernie House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10403420)

36 Mt Klauer Street

$1,134,900 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 1888 Sq. Ft., Built 1976

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403420)

1 Huckleberry Place - Fernie House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10403243)

1 Huckleberry Place

$2,150,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 3040 Sq. Ft., Built 2022

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403243)

761 4th Avenue - Fernie House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10403382)

761 4th Avenue

$799,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1152 Sq. Ft., Built 1909

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403382)

4559 Timberline Crescent Unit# 613B - Fernie Row / Townhouse for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10403151)

4559 Timberline Crescent Unit# 613B

$109,900 | Row / Townhouse

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 842 Sq. Ft., Built 2008

Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Inc. (10403151)

101-4559 Timberline Crescent - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10403063)

101-4559 Timberline Crescent

$399,900 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 1 Baths, 668 Sq. Ft., Built 1990

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403063)

5369 Fernie Ski Hill Road Unit# 311 - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10403152)

5369 Fernie Ski Hill Road Unit# 311

$774,900 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 854 Sq. Ft., Built 1983

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403152)

5356 Highline Drive Unit# 3102 C - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10403017)

5356 Highline Drive Unit# 3102 C

$199,900 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1216 Sq. Ft., Built 2001

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10403017)

5356 Highline Drive Unit# 3102 A/LCD - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10402255)

5356 Highline Drive Unit# 3102 A/LCD

$249,900 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1216 Sq. Ft., Built 2001

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10402255)

60 Cokato Road Unit# E14 - Fernie Manufactured Home for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10364394)

60 Cokato Road Unit# E14

$299,000 | Manufactured Home

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 1152 Sq. Ft., Built 1985

Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Inc. (10364394)

4559 Timberline Crescent Unit# 647 - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10402570)

4559 Timberline Crescent Unit# 647

$599,995 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 855 Sq. Ft., Built 2007

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10402570)

5416 Resort Drive - Fernie House for Sale, 5 Bedrooms (10402543)

5416 Resort Drive

$2,849,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3018 Sq. Ft., Built 2018

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10402543)

Fairy Creek Road - Fernie Other for Sale(10402408)

Fairy Creek Road

$3,800,000 | Other

Fernie, British Columbia

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10402408)

200 Canyon Trail - Fernie Other for Sale(10402402)

200 Canyon Trail

$3,300,000 | Other

Fernie, British Columbia

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10402402)

45 RIVERMOUNT Place Unit# 106A - Fernie Row / Townhouse for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10402049)

45 RIVERMOUNT Place Unit# 106A

$144,900 | Row / Townhouse

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1549 Sq. Ft., Built 2006

eXp Realty (Fernie) (10402049)

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About Castlegar

Community Information

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The Basics

Population

8,338 (2021)

Average Age

45 (2021)

Average Home Price

$443,076

Community Site

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    The Castlegar Health Centre is a vital part of the Castlegar community. The centre provides much-needed emergency services, x-ray and medical lab services to local residents and Area I and J of the Central Kootenay Regional District.

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