Description

Description:

This natural spring water in Fernie, British Columbia, Canada comes out of a white pipe out of a hill. The water is a bit alkaline, with a pH of 8, but people have tried drinking it, and it is fine. It is cool and refreshing, and really tasty to drink. The water flows all year round, and available for public to access. There is no fee for using this spring, and it is available 24/7. Simply speaking, many people have described the water from this spring to be delicious and refreshing.

Where can I find spring water?

The correct coordinates are 49.3650690,-115.0137830 but the complete address of this spring is 5381, Highway 3, Elko, BC V0B, Canada. One can reach this spring by car.

Directions:

You may arrive at this spring either from Fernie, or from Elko. If you are traveling from Elko towards Fernie, the spring is about 8 miles. After passing the tunnel through the mountain, there will be Rest Stop pull out on the left of the road. There are also a couple of animal-proof trash bins. The spring is here.

Alternatively, if you are leaving Fernie in the south-west direction on Hwy 93, the spring is located 11 miles from the turn-off to Fernie Ski Resort. There is a  Rest Stop pull-out on the right side of the road, and the spring is located here.

More details:

The spring is located 11 miles south-east of Fernie, and 8 miles north-east of Elko. Over the years, several minor modifications have been made to the spring to make it easier to access for the public. Recently, a wooden plank has been added to protect your shoes from the mud when you are trying to use the spring. You may now get water from the spring while keeping your shoes safe.

Location

5381, Highway 3, Elko, BC V0B, CA

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