Experience our Fernie & historic downtown just a short walk from the hotel.
Fernie Arts, Shopping & Entertainment
After your day of adventure or for those looking for less active pursuits, Fernie offers a great variety of entertainment options. Keep in mind that Fernie’s historic downtown is only a 5-minute walk from the front door of the Park Place Lodge.
- Shopping. Fernie’s unique historical downtown core carries a full range of shops & services
- Fernie’s Historical Walking Tour
- Fernie Arts Station. Housed in a beautifully restored train depot, the station is the core of Fernie’s art community featuring local artisans, plays and live performances
- Dining. In addition to Max Restaurant, other establishments such as Loaf, the Livery and Curry Bowl, are giving the community a well deserved reputation for unique dining experiences.
- Bars & Nightclubs. In addition to the Pub, there are several other popular nightspots, many featuring dancing and live entertainment.
- Fernie’s Vogue Theatre.
- Fernie’s Indoor Aquatic Centre – complete with a great waterslide for the kids
- Ghostriders Junior Hockey
Fernie History
Fernie is a community that is rich in heritage and history. The Ktunaxa used the valley for centuries as a hunting and transit territory until the discovery of coal in the 1890’s brought the first European settlers to the Valley. The formation of the Crowsnest Pass Coal Company and the arrival of the railway in 1898 made Fernie the centre of the valley. A small fire that started on April 29, 1904 in Richards General Store soon burned the business core of the company town to the ground. This led to the incorporation of The City of Fernie shortly thereafter. Four years later, a second and much more devastating fire ripped through Fernie leaving only 32 buildings standing. Out of the ashes of that fire arose, as required by the new city, magnificent buildings of brick and stone. These buildings have stood the test of time with many of them still standing today as a solid reminder of Fernie’s past.
Want to learn more about Fernie’s history and unique heritage downtown core? The Tourism Fernie Website is a fantastic resource for all things Fernie!
Guest Testimonials
I like the fact that they let us check in early, very accommodating plus friendly staff.
I recently had the pleasure of staying at this independent hotel owned by a local family, and it was a great find. After 11 days on the road and eating mediocre breakfasts at chain hotels, it was a welcome surprise to find a hotel that offered a better-than-average breakfast, including Eggs Benedict, tasty sausages, and really good pancakes.
The hotel room itself was spacious and comfortable, with quality bedding and a cozy duvet that made for a great night’s sleep. The bathroom was also spacious and well-appointed. The only minor annoyance was that our room had an adjoining door to another room, and the kids on the other side were less than quiet at 6:30 AM. Despite that, the staff were terrific from check-in to check-out, and the staff in the bistro at breakfast were especially friendly and helpful.
It feels great to support an independent business that’s owned by a local family, and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great amenities and friendly staff.
Upcoming Events
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Fernie Ghostriders Home Game – December 9, 2023
Come out and watch great junior hockey during Fernie Ghostriders home games this winter. Located only 1-block from the Fernie Memorial Arena, the Pub Bar & Grill at the Park Place Lodge is the perfect location for a pre-game meal as well […]
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Pub Team Trivia – December 14 – Winter 2023
Team Trivia is back this winter at the Pub Bar & Grill at the Park Place Lodge hotel in Fernie, BC! What better way to enjoy the cooler fall weather then with a game of Trivia? Join us Thursday night […]