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  • Cozy FWA Catskiing backcountry lodge
  • FWA Backcountry Lodge
  • Handmade log beds for a cosy night's sleep
  • Comfortable seating around the log burning stove
  • Plenty of room for your group or family to gather indoors
  • Spacious deck with wood-fired hot-tub
  • Cozy FWA Catskiing backcountry lodge
  • Easy access to the Elk River right from town
  • Fernie Wilderness Adventures - over 30 years experience
  • Fly fishing on the beautiful Elk River with Fernie Wilderness Adventures
  • Snowcat skiing with FWA
  • Cozy FWA Catskiing backcountry lodge
  • Happy group of FWA snowcat skiers
  • Remote wilderness fishing
  • Snowcat skiing with FWA

Established in 1986, Fernie Wilderness Adventures provide clients an exceptional wilderness experience in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

The charming stacked log cabin awaits your arrival at the end of a tree-lined road about 20 minutes drive from Fernie (road suitable for all vehicles). Cozy and uncomplicated, experience a true taste of the Canadian Rockies.

The lodge boasts a spacious vaulted living area with a solid wood dining table where guests share stories and recollections of their mountain adventures.

Stay At The Lodge

The lodge is available year-round (except peak catskiing season) for full-lodge bookings. 2 night minimum applies.

Rooms can be booked individually when also booking fly fishing or catskiing with Fernie Wilderness Adventures. Minimum 2 guests. 

Lodge Features

  • 8 bedrooms (18 beds)
  • Off-grid with a combination of generator, solar and propane power
  • Wifi and limited phone service
  • Lounge area with leather sofas, wood burning fireplace and forest views
  • Extensive grounds featuring:
    • Large deck with outdoor seating
    • Wood-burning hot tub
    • Outdoor firepit
    • Outdoor shower for summer use
  • Secluded location with backcountry road access
  • Additional space on-site for camping 

Feel the warmth, serenity, and comfort of a rustic backcountry lodge experience.

Weddings & Corporate Retreats 

If you're searching for a wedding venue or the perfect spot for your next corporate retreat, that blends wild mountain beauty with relaxed back-country charm, look no further than Fernie Wilderness Adventures Backcountry Lodge. 

Here, you’ll find:

  • A private full-lodge rental experience, meaning you and your guests get exclusive use of the space and grounds, for a relaxed, connected event. 

  • A wedding ceremony set-up right in the forest,  perfect for an intimate, outdoorsy vibe.

  • Comfortable accommodations right on-site.

  • Flexible event options: From cozy gatherings of up to ~30 people across the lodge and grounds, to larger celebrations (with additional tents and rentals) for up to ~60 or more.

 

So whether you’re planning a forest-edge exchange of vows, a casual weekend of skiing and celebration, or a full-blown mountain party under the pines, this lodge delivers the wilderness-event experience in a way that’s both relaxed and extraordinary.

  • Contact Information
  • 877-423-6704 (Toll Free)
  • 250-423-6704
  • Contact By Email
  • www.ferniewildernessadventures.com/
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