Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Spring-Summer 2019 | Page 30

ICONIC SUMMER PHOTO LOCATIONS The scenic beauty around Fernie & the Elk Valley shines all year round. Find and photograph scenic viewpoints, historic sights, waterfalls, lakes, rivers and more. Here are just a few of the great locations to capture those trip photos worthy of photo albums and framing. Visit the Fernie Visitor Centre for more details. Maiden Lake at 19th St and 9th Ave in Fernie has great views of Three Sisters and Mt Proctor. Cool off in the lake or enjoy the short trail around it. Historic Downtown Fernie with its Rocky Mountain backdrop. Photograph from every crosswalk along 2nd Avenue between 7th Street and 5th Street. Dogwood Boat Launch is on the Community Dyke Trail along the Elk River, start from Bridge Bistro restaurant and walk down-river 1km. Enjoy the serene and peaceful walk along the river side trail in James White Park in the Mountain View neighbourhood of Fernie. The Ghostrider Shadow appears on Mt Hosmer each sunset. Photograph it from the Fernie Golf Club and learn about it at the Museum. 30