Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Feb 16th 2012 | 11:11 am
#1
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Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
My friend wants a quick weekend away mid March just to escape Calgary.
He is thinking about Fernie, but I am afraid I have never been, I recommended the Okanagen / Kelowna etc.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Many thanks.
He is thinking about Fernie, but I am afraid I have never been, I recommended the Okanagen / Kelowna etc.
Does anybody have any suggestions?
Many thanks.
Feb 16th 2012 | 11:15 am
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Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Feb 16th 2012 | 12:22 pm
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Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
I'm stuck behind an RV, on Highway 3, in AB.
I'm stuck behind an RV, and that isn't good for me,
Because I need to get to Fernie,
So I can pee.
Yes, unfortunately,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
And there's a guy with a boat,
Looking for somewhere to float,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
And now I'm crossing from AB into BC,
But I'm still stuck behind an RV,
On Highway 3.
Lot of people go to Fernie,
Most of them to ski,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
Finally got past the RV, I'm so happy,
Now I get to pee,
No, wait, now I'm stuck behind a f***ing semi.
On Highway 3 in BC.
A career in country & western awaits me...
I'm stuck behind an RV, and that isn't good for me,
Because I need to get to Fernie,
So I can pee.
Yes, unfortunately,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
And there's a guy with a boat,
Looking for somewhere to float,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
And now I'm crossing from AB into BC,
But I'm still stuck behind an RV,
On Highway 3.
Lot of people go to Fernie,
Most of them to ski,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
Finally got past the RV, I'm so happy,
Now I get to pee,
No, wait, now I'm stuck behind a f***ing semi.
On Highway 3 in BC.
A career in country & western awaits me...
Last edited by Steve_; Feb 16th 2012 at 12:26 pm.
Feb 16th 2012 | 12:27 pm
#4
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 11,291
From: Alberta
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
I'm stuck behind an RV, on Highway 3, in BC.
I'm stuck behind an RV, and that isn't good for me,
Because I need to get to Fernie,
So I can pee.
Yes, unfortunately,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
And there's a guy with a boat,
Looking for somewhere to float,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
And now I'm crossing from BC into AB,
But I'm still stuck behind an RV,
On Highway 3.
Lot of people go to Fernie,
Most of them to ski,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
Finally got past the RV, I'm so happy,
Now I get to pee,
No, wait, now I'm stuck behind a f***ing semi.
On Highway 3 in AB.
A career in country & western awaits me...
I'm stuck behind an RV, and that isn't good for me,
Because I need to get to Fernie,
So I can pee.
Yes, unfortunately,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
And there's a guy with a boat,
Looking for somewhere to float,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in BC.
And now I'm crossing from BC into AB,
But I'm still stuck behind an RV,
On Highway 3.
Lot of people go to Fernie,
Most of them to ski,
But as for me,
I'm stuck behind an RV on Highway 3 in AB.
Finally got past the RV, I'm so happy,
Now I get to pee,
No, wait, now I'm stuck behind a f***ing semi.
On Highway 3 in AB.
A career in country & western awaits me...
Sis in law got married there - it's a beautiful place!
Feb 16th 2012 | 10:04 pm
#5
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Posts: 94
From: Calgary
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Definitely! I'm biased because I've lived there but it is lovely, very relaxed and great terrain if you ski/board. The Oakangan/Kelowna is a fair old drive from Calgary for a quick weekend break. Hope your friend has fun wherever he ends up!
Feb 17th 2012 | 3:03 pm
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From: Cochrane, Alberta
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Love the mountain resort, and the snow is usually pretty awesome!!
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Feb 19th 2012 | 5:02 pm
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From: Fernie BC since 020810
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Recommended - My family and I moved here 20 months ago - Lots to do -
The ski hill will still be open, cross country skiing , cat skiing , hiking , dogsledding, snowmobiling, spas , restaraunts , bars , shops friendly atmosphere - first weekend in march is a festival weekend too - Yes the highway can be busy - we get invaded by our fellow neighbours especially when there is snow in the forecast on a weekend but its a reasonable 3 hr drive - i think Kelowna could be more like 5 - Come to Fernie - but then i'm biased
The ski hill will still be open, cross country skiing , cat skiing , hiking , dogsledding, snowmobiling, spas , restaraunts , bars , shops friendly atmosphere - first weekend in march is a festival weekend too - Yes the highway can be busy - we get invaded by our fellow neighbours especially when there is snow in the forecast on a weekend but its a reasonable 3 hr drive - i think Kelowna could be more like 5 - Come to Fernie - but then i'm biased
Feb 20th 2012 | 2:42 pm
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From: Fernie BC since 020810
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
makes sense did fernie - kelowna last weekend - 9 hrs
Feb 22nd 2012 | 1:21 am
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From: British Columbia/East Sussex
Re: Fernie is it worth a visit from Calgary?
Agreed. I'd allow at least 8 hours from Calgary to the Okanagen / Kelowna area. Another thing to take into account this time of year - Controlled avalanche blasting in the Rogers Pass. I've been held up there for over an hour & half in the past whilst this was carried out.
