A Guide to Arts, Culture and Heritage in Fernie & the Elk Valley

In the heart of the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Elk Valley is a hidden oasis of verdant landscapes, charming towns and abundant arts, culture and history.

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  • Mount Rushka
    April 27, 2024

    Mount Rushka at Knox on 2nd

    EP release party with Leather Apron Revival. All ages afternoon show and 19+ evening show!

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  • Yukon Blonde 2024
    May 3, 2024

    Yukon Blonde at the Northern

    The Shuggie Tour with special guest Layton Kramer. Tickets $23.13 on showpass.

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  • Feast for a Cause
    May 4, 2024

    Feast For A Cause Long Table Dinner

    An exciting new event for Fernie - get your tickets early for this culinary feast in support of a good cause. $150.

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  • Luca Fogale
    May 17, 2024

    Luca Fogale at Knox on 2nd

    Juno-nominated Luca Fogale brings his soulful sound to the beautiful Knox venue. $25

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  • Poets - Jane Byers, Leesa Dean and Rayya Liebich
    May 30, 2024

    Conversations with Poets at Fernie Heritage Library

    Join three award-winning poets Jane Byers, Leesa Dean, and Rayya Liebich, for an evening of all things poetry!

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  • Fernie Community Choir
    June 9, 2024

    Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert

    A choral event featuring the Fernie Community Choir.

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  • Island Lake Trail
    June 16, 2024

    Father's Day Brunch at Island Lake Lodge

    Enjoy a fantastic brunch with Dad and then hit any one of the amazing trails around the lodge for a fun hike.

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  • Wapiti Indie Music Festival
    August 9, 2024 - August 10, 2024

    Wapiti Music Festival 2024

    Mountains of the best Canadian Indie Music in beautiful Annex Park in Fernie BC.

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  • Annual Fernie Show n' Shine - a summer favourite
    August 24, 2024

    Fernie Show n' Shine

    The Fernie Show n' Shine brings out the best and brightest cars in the area. Come take in the show and vote for your favourite.

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  • Art & craft demonstrations
    September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024

    10th Annual Fernie Chautauqua Cultural Festival

    Art, music and heritage come together in a weekend festival of community. Various locations, most events are free to attend.

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  • Fernie Pride - entertainment on the main stage!
    September 18, 2024 - September 22, 2024

    8th Annual Elk Valley Pride Festival

    Fun, friendship, and unity in Fernie to celebrate Pride, mountain style!

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  • Thanksgiving at the Barn
    October 12, 2024

    5th Annual Thanksgiving at the Barn

    A festive celebration with live music, miniature therapy ponies, S'mores, games and pulled pork sandwiches.

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Featured Stories

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Second Avenue in Downtown Fernie

Ghost Stories of Fernie

Learn of the ghosts that haunt this hidden corner of the Kootenays…

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The first town of Fernie - on the banks of Coal Creek

Heritage | Fernie's Old Town

Now lost to fires, floods and time, Fernie's earliest modern settlement was located around the base of Coal Creek.

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Thick Forest above the Elk Valley

Ktunaxa | Creation Story

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The Fernie Cenotaph

History | The Fernie Cenotaph

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