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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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35 Slalom Drive - Fernie Manufactured Home for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10401540)

35 Slalom Drive

$649,900 | Manufactured Home

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1445 Sq. Ft., Built 2000

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10401540)

1291 6th Avenue - Fernie House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10395955)

1291 6th Avenue

$799,900 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 1 Baths, 2007 Sq. Ft., Built 1945

eXp Realty (Fernie) (10395955)

5258 HIGHLINE Drive Unit# 304 - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 1 Bedroom (10401001)

5258 HIGHLINE Drive Unit# 304

$549,000 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
1 Beds, 1 Baths, 510 Sq. Ft., Built 1999

eXp Realty (Fernie) (10401001)

4559 TIMBERLINE Crescent Unit# 611B - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10401384)

4559 TIMBERLINE Crescent Unit# 611B

$149,000 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 2 Baths, 1052 Sq. Ft., Built 2007

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10401384)

1112 2ND Avenue - Fernie House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10401378)

1112 2ND Avenue

$825,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1265 Sq. Ft., Built 1909

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10401378)

1706 McKenzie Road - Fernie House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10400725)

1706 McKenzie Road

$1,149,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2484 Sq. Ft., Built 1972

Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles Inc. (10400725)

462 2nd Avenue - Fernie Retail for Sale(10401172)

462 2nd Avenue

$2,100,000 | Retail

Fernie, British Columbia
Built 1953

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10401172)

264 Glover Street - Fernie Other for Sale(10400759)

264 Glover Street

$314,995 | Other

Fernie, British Columbia

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400759)

4 Ridgemont Avenue - Fernie House for Sale, 3 Bedrooms (10400662)

4 Ridgemont Avenue

$899,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
3 Beds, 2 Baths, 2013 Sq. Ft., Built 1969

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400662)

9 ALPINE TRAIL Place - Fernie Other for Sale(10400657)

9 ALPINE TRAIL Place

$189,990 | Other

Fernie, British Columbia

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400657)

1052 6TH Avenue - Fernie House for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10399231)

1052 6TH Avenue

$730,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 1 Baths, 1144 Sq. Ft., Built 1909

eXp Realty (Fernie) (10399231)

3347 Anderson Road - Fernie House for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10400221)

3347 Anderson Road

$2,435,000 | House

Fernie, British Columbia
4 Beds, 3 Baths, 2550 Sq. Ft., Built 1982

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400221)

4576 Timberline Crescent Unit# 43 - Fernie Row / Townhouse for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10400147)

4576 Timberline Crescent Unit# 43

$1,589,900 | Row / Townhouse

Fernie, British Columbia
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2298 Sq. Ft., Built 2026

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400147)

4576 Timberline Crescent Unit# 41 - Fernie Row / Townhouse for Sale, 4 Bedrooms (10400107)

4576 Timberline Crescent Unit# 41

$1,759,900 | Row / Townhouse

Fernie, British Columbia
4 Beds, 4 Baths, 2298 Sq. Ft., Built 2026

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10400107)

51 Ridgemont Drive Unit# 303 - Fernie Apartment for Sale, 2 Bedrooms (10399872)

51 Ridgemont Drive Unit# 303

$417,500 | Apartment

Fernie, British Columbia
2 Beds, 1 Baths, 830 Sq. Ft., Built 1968

RE/MAX Elk Valley Realty (10399872)

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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

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