FERNIE LEISURE SERVICES

Fernie Leisure Services is home to a variety of services delivered for residents and visitors alike in the City of Fernie. 

Under its umbrella sit Fernie's primary recreation facilities including the Fernie Aquatic Centre, Memorial Arena and Community Centre.  We also take care of the municipal facilities leased out to other organizations, such as the Arts Station, Curling Club and Seniors Drop-In Centre.

In addition to facilities, Leisure Services also takes care of the city's municipal grounds, parks, trails, ball fields and playgrounds which everyone enjoys.

Interested in discovering more about the benefits of Parks, Recreation and Culture for our community?  Click here to view a presentation put together by the BC Recreation and Parks Association (please note that this is a 2.77 megabyte file).

Looking for something new to do this Fall and Winter?  Take a look at our site - discover the beauty and benefits of living in the most picturesque and opportunity rich community in the Rockies!!

Our aim is that you find all of the information you are seeking on Fernie's recreational facilities.  To help you along the way here are some quick links and some thoughts about recreation:

Recreation builds strong families and healthy communities Families that play together, stay together Recreation provides safe developmental opportunities for children Recreation, sports and arts/culture produce leaders who serve their communities in many ways Recreation, sports and arts/culture build social skills and stimulate participation in community life Recreation is often the catalyst that builds strong, self-sufficient communities (ie sport groups, arts guilds) Art/culture helps people understand their neighbours, their history and their environment Recreation and arts/culture build pride in a community