Cranbrook

Travel Guide

Fernie featuring flowers, snow and mountains
Top of the World Provincial Park which includes tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole as well as a couple
Photo provided by Henry Georgi/Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Top of the World Provincial Park which includes a lake or waterhole and forest scenes
Fernie Alpine Resort which includes tranquil scenes

Explore the Rocky Mountains using this sunny valley town as your base. Peaceful hiking trails, diverse wildlife and gorgeous scenery are all within easy reach.

Cranbrook is a picturesque little town that offers a portal to the Rocky Mountains. In addition, it has plenty of charm of its own. Spend action-packed days exploring the breathtaking surrounding countryside. When you need some downtime, visit one of the town’s delightful museums, wander its historic sites or play a few rounds of golf.

The railway plays a key role in the history of this former mill town, having brought people from all over to live and work in this otherwise inaccessible spot. Explore this history in depth at Trains Deluxe – the Canadian Museum of Rail Travel, which features painstakingly restored vintage railway cars. The 19th-century gold rush, too, holds an important place in the town’s identity. Visit Fort Steele Heritage Town to be immersed in a perfectly preserved town of the period, populated by costumed actors and guides.

To get the most out of Cranbrook, you must spend a fair bit of time outdoors. Head to one of the four provincial parks nearby to hike through rich rainforests and enjoy stunning coastal views. Wasa Lake Provincial Park is a great choice for swimmers. Try some windsurfing or waterskiing here too. Wherever you go, look for signs of the local wildlife, which includes bears, eagles and mountain goats.

Make time for one of the area’s great sporting specialties: golf. Spend an afternoon unwinding at Cranbrook Golf Club or one of the six other golfing facilities nearby, all of them set in very scenic surroundings.

If golf is not for you, another relaxed daytime activity is the Cranbrook Heritage Walking Tour. Follow this route through the historic sights of the town’s peaceful Baker Hill area.

Come in winter and trade your hiking boots for skis or a snowboard. The Rockies offer a perfect environment for wintersports.

Cranbrook is the ideal destination for a vacation due to its proximity to the Canadian Rockies International Airport. Fly in and then reach Cranbrook in around 15 minutes by car. From Cranbrook, it’s surprisingly easy to access the wealth of natural wonder that the world-famous Rockies have to offer.

Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook

Days Inn & Conference Centre by Wyndham Cranbrook

2.5 out of 5
600 Cranbrook St N, Cranbrook, BC
$97 nightly
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Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook

Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre Cranbrook

2.5 out of 5
803 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook, BC
$73 nightly
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"It was great for our one-night, passing through town stay. Beds and bathroom were clean. Some things could use updating (carpet, mattresses), but we would stay here again. The hot breakfast was a bonus!"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Cranbrook

Ramada by Wyndham Cranbrook

2 out of 5
2370 Cranbrook Street North, Hwy 95 and Hwy 3, Cranbrook, BC
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$89 nightly
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Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Cranbrook
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Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co

Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co

3.5 out of 5
5389 Highline Drive, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in Fernie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Fernie Alpine Resort and Elk Quad Ski Lift ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (63 reviews)
"Absolutely a beautiful home in a beautiful building! Stunning view and the opportunity to lounge in areas of the building (including the BBQ patio). Great pool and hot tubs! Host provided great supplies for the kitchen use"

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Snow Creek Lodge by Fernie Lodging Co
Timberline Lodges by Fernie Lodging Co

Timberline Lodges by Fernie Lodging Co

3.5 out of 5
4559 Timberline Crescent, Fernie, BC
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Cornerstone Lodge

Cornerstone Lodge

3 out of 5
5343 Fernie Ski Hill Rd, Fernie, BC
Stay at this 3-star ski aparthotel in Fernie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Fernie Alpine Resort and Deer Chair Ski ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (62 reviews)
"Location is everything here! The condo itself was not what we saw in the photos. Expected a bunk bed set up and did not get this room. Bring your own salt/pepper. Bring ear plugs as the snow CATs start their operation at 6am sharp. Sometimes earlier!"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Cornerstone Lodge
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