There’s something about the holidays in a mountain town that feels different. Slower. More grounded. More intentional. In Fernie and throughout the Kootenays, winter doesn’t just arrive — it sets the tone. Snow softens the landscape, the mountains feel closer, and daily life naturally shifts inward

Is Now the Time to Buy Canadian in Ski Towns? Why the Kootenays — and Fernie in Particular — Are Gaining Momentum Over the past year, a clear shift has been happening across Canada’s mountain communities. Buyers are looking closer to home, choosing lifestyle-driven markets over big cities and intern