Crowsnest Provincial Park near Fernie, British Columbia, Canada is an ideal location to stop by and visit if you would like to enjoy the beautiful mountains and forests just outside of the city. Visitors can travel to the park easily. It is located near Crowsnest Pass. At this unique pass, the climate and air are very interesting. The feeling is unique because there is a narrow amount of air flow from the pass from Alberta. Surrounding the park are the Erickson and Loop Ridges of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The Pass, which has an elevation of 4,452 feet or 1367 metres, is an ideal place for many activities.
The park itself is a vast area that allows for perfect views of the mountains surrounding you. The location used to be a camp for many native tribes and they used this lush area for centuries. What's more, the range here is ideal for both deer and elk during the winter months. Visitors can bring along a picnic basket during the warmer summer months. There are day use picnicking areas to take advantage of that including picnic tables. Public toilets are available as are drinking fountains. The park is also wheelchair accessible.
Those that wish to visit Crowsnest Provincial Park can access off of Highway 3 about 32 miles or 51 km east of the city of Fernie. Other nearby towns include Sparwood and Elkford. The Olsen Rest Stop is another location to get a great view of the Rockies. There may be some park user fees for specific situations. Contact park officials for more information.
