New spa and resort in Fernie is complete

(L to R) Yolaine Hames, Kerri Holmes, Rebecca Edwards and Kumi Yamamoto are members of Trinity Mountain Ensemble—a string and flute quartet from Fernie—that played at the grand opening for 901 Fernie and Spa 901. — Matt Kuhn Photography

The historic schoolhouse in downtown Fernie—which was built in 1908—has been transformed into a $30 million destination spa and mountain resort, called 901 Fernie. Spa 901 is the resort’s flagship amenity and a grand opening for it and the resort was held on March 10, 2012.

Parastone Developments and LeBlond Partnership worked together to design and develop 901 Fernie and its spa and wellness centre. LeBlond Partnership is also responsible for designing the Solace Spa at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff, Alberta. According to Simon Howse, who is the general manager of Parastone Developments, 901 Fernie is unique and he said it will help to attract more tourists to Fernie.

Shelly MacGregor is the owner of Spa 901 and she also owns and operates two massage therapy clinics in Calgary, Alberta, as well as a mobile spa in Calgary called SpaGoes.

In a recent press release, MacGregor said that the work that Parastone Developments has put into the spa and wellness centre will amaze people.

“The beautiful brick walls and high ceilings create a truly unique spa experience that offers surprising value,” said MacGregor. “We are excited to be a part of this iconic building and the community.”

901 Fernie features 44 condominium suites and the highlights of Spa 901 include five treatment rooms, a couple’s fireplace treatment room, two infrared saunas, co-ed and women-only fireplace relaxation lounges and an outdoor hot pool. Esthetician services, therapeutic massage and private bath treatments are also offered at Spa 901. Visitors can make reservations at 901 Fernie and Spa 901 by using Fernie Central Reservations.