ALPINE TRAILS is a residential community representing a unique blend of wilderness, urban amenities and accessibility. It offers stunning views and creek-front building sites in a mountain setting designed for privacy and the beauty of nature.

Located in the city of Fernie, ALPINE TRAILS is surrounded by mountain trails and is a short walk from the turn-of-the-century brick and sandstone buildings of the downtown core, home to bookstores, coffee houses and galleries.

Your alpine community, bisected by the clear waters of Fairy Creek, is situated on gently sloping land at the base of Mt. Proctor and Mt. Fernie, overlooking the sparkling clarity of the Elk River and the City of Fernie.

This forested community is fortunate to be able to provide abundant environmental and recreational reserves for both the wildlife and activities of the outdoor enthusiasts. A low profile road system is utilized to encourage and enhance the tree canopy, further protecting the beauty of the natural surroundings.

ALPINE TRAILS offers land for a range of housing, where each part of the community has a picturesque view of the surrounding splendor, maintaining the objective of respecting the natural topography and vegetation.

The guidelines have been prepared to foster the creation of a unique alpine community with a balance between the built and natural environments.

Site design guidelines address issues concerned with the protection of the natural environment, while building design guidelines are based on the vernacular building traditions of the East Kootenays. Together, the guidelines are intended to create a community that is built to comfortably fit into the landscape, one that looks as though it has grown up from the environment, has a sense of belonging, and creates lasting values.

The purpose of the guidelines is threefold:

To emphasize the fact that Fernie and ALPINE TRAILS is a unique residential environment set within a natural landscape.
To illustrate and emphasize to you, the homeowner, the importance of environmental and architectural standards. When followed, such guidelines will contribute to the highest quality of design, protecting the integrity of each residents investment.
To present a range of guidelines to assist in the design of your alpine home, maximizing its special character by taking inspiration from the natural setting.

Construction commencement and completion are determined for each individual phase and will be a condition of sale for the lot purchase. A community design consultant will be available to the owner/builder to provide assistance. Variances may be permitted based on architectural merit.

ALPINE TRAILS will use its best efforts to maintain the standards set out in these guidelines allowing your community to grow with grace and ease, creating a high quality of life development within a truly spectacular natural environment.