Thursday, April 12, 2007

Fernie, B.C.

This view is from downtown Fernie. The original city burned down in 1908. By ordinance, the city was rebuilt with bricks and mortar. A hundred years later, the downtown merchants are facing a new threat. Competition from big box stores.

National chain stores have located on the highway at Fernie's east end. They include a Canadian Tire, Best Western, McDonald's etc.

Since 1926, the Fernie Meat Market has been owned and operated by the same family. They sell the best beef jerky that I've ever tasted. They'll survive any competition.

1 comment:

Watsup Pup said...

Cool thanks 4 the fernie help