Fernie, British Columbia

The City of Fernie is located in the southeast corner of British Columbia, Canada, surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Founded in 1898 and incorporated in July 1904, the municipality presently encompasses a year-round population of approximately 5,000, although the population drastically increases throughout the winter. An additional 2,000 live outside city limits under the jurisdiction of the RDEK.

Related Topics:
British Columbia - Canada - Rockies - 1898 - 1904 - RDEK

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Fernie lies on the Elk River, along Canada's southernmost east-west transportation corridor through the Rockies that crosses the range via the Crowsnest Pass, 40 km to the east. As the largest and oldest community in the immediate area, Fernie serves as something of a regional centre.

Related Topics:
Elk River - Crowsnest Pass

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