Getting Here

Nearest airports

Cranbrook, BC Canada (YXC) – 1 hour 15 minute drive to Fernie.
Calgary, AB Canada (YYC) – 3 hours 20 minute drive to Fernie.
Kalispell, MT USA (FCA) – 2 hours 10 minutes to Fernie.

Ensure to allocate extra driving time as weather greatly affects driving conditions in the Rocky Mountains.
If you are looking for transportation, we can recommend Tunnel 49 in Fernie.

Main office located at 742 Hwy 3 in the Park Place Lodge (link to Google Maps)-day trips

FWA lodge located at KM 19 on Morrissey Road (link to Google Maps) – directions below for lodge guests

Directions to Lodge (via Fernie)

If you are arriving from the East, drive through Fernie and follow the #3 highway for approximately 16 km until you come to the turn off to Morrissey Road. Turn Left onto Morrissey Road, drive over the bridge and the set of railway tracks and turn right at the “T” intersection. Stay gently left while following Morrissey Road for 7 kilometers until you reach the FWA sign (yellow 19 km sign) at the bottom of the driveway to the lodge.

Directions to Lodge (via Cranbrook/Kalispell)

 If you are arriving from the West continue on through Elko and drive through a tunnel that covers the highway. 5 km past the tunnel you will come to Morrissey Road on the right. Turn right, drive over a bridge and a set of railway tracks and turn right at the first “T” intersection. Stay gently left while following Morrissey Road for 7 kilometers until you reach the FWA sign (yellow 19 km sign) at the bottom of the driveway to the lodge.

Mountain Lodge

Welcome to your quarters. Our back country mountain lodge is the ultimate way to top off your adventure with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere.

Enjoy the rustic style rooms and two delicious home cooked meals a day (lunch is packed to go). Then end your day with a soak in the wood heated hot tub, or take in the sunset and stars around a crackling campfire. The FWA lodge is the best way to connect with your fishing party and the Canadian Rockies.

Private Lodge Rentals

$1,250+tax/per night – 2 night minimum  

If you are looking for a cabin rental or a venue for a private event we do rent out the full lodge outside our peak season.

This includes the full private use of the 8-bedrooms lodge, wood burning hot tub, and surrounding grounds.

For an additional fee of $1,000+tax we can include the use of out special event items during your stay, which will include an event tent, event tables/chairs and outdoor propane heaters.

Contact our office for availability and more details.