Mount Fernie Provincial Park is a

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located just west of the town of Fernie in

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. It was established on May 4, 1959 to protect the ecology of the lower Lizard River while providing recreational opportunities for local residents and visitors alike. The park is named after Mount Fernie, a prominent peak located north of the park.

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* Provincial parks of British Columbia Parks in the Regional District of East Kootenay Elk Valley (British Columbia) 1959 establishments in British Columbia Protected areas established in 1959 {{BritishColumbia-park-stub