Gaia GPS topographic map screenshot of routes and campsites around Fernie BC in the Kootenay region

Fernie

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Welcome to Fernie! You’ll find a thriving cultural scene, the enthusiasm of a vibrant youthful population and a scenic, tranquil location in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Located in south-eastern British Columbia, Canada (maps), Fernie is a 3-hour drive west from Calgary, Alberta, 11-hour drive east from Vancouver and a 2-hour drive north from Kalispell, Montana USA.

Ride Respectfully 
The Kootenays are populated by mostly smaller communities that offer a relaxed pace. We all love this area and want to keep it our little, peaceful piece of heaven. If you’re going to ride, please Ride the the Road to Respect.

Riders Paradise
With winding roads boasting impressive scenery, Fernie is a must-ride destination for motorcycle touring, with some of the best motorcycling roads in BC. And the backcountry is incredible! There is a staggering amount of FSR’s that go through beautiful terrain.

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Lots to see and do! Aside from the spectacular riding, the Kootenay region is just full of amazing things to experience. Not to mention the top-notch restaurants and cools shops. And when you need to rest up for the next day, there’s plenty of places to sleep.

All the Routes and waypoints

⬇️ Get the .gpx or .kml file via Gaia Gaia Tutorial on using files

So, here’s how the maps works. Everything is based on the type of riding surface. Colour-coded for your convenience! Green is paved, Blue is unpaved, and Red is spicy! It’s unpaved but either more technical or has something on it that may be trickier for some rider/bike combinations. I’m never going to make assumptions about your skill level or enthusiasm, you know you. Always ride to what you’re comfortable with. 

There are waypoints for Camping, fuel, beer, motels, motorcycle shops, food, and cool places to see.

You can add everything in Gaia to you own (free) account, or download it straight away and add it to any app or Garmin unit.

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