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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  • Timothy Taylor - The Rise & Fall of Magic Wolf
    November 21, 2024

    Booked! Fernie Writers Series Presents Timothy Taylor

    Fernie Writers Series hosted by Fernie Heritage Library presents some of the most highly regarded authors from Canada's literary scene.

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  • Events at Lizard Creek Lodge
    November 23, 2024

    Wine Paired Dinner at Cirque Restaurant

    A curated 5-course dinner with wine pairings from Mark Anthony Wine Group at Lizard Creek Lodge.

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  • Santa and Mrs. Claus visiting local businesses during the Holiday KickOff
    November 29, 2024

    Holiday Kickoff in Fernie

    Celebrating the start of the festive season with a night of community, art, fun, music and more! #spenditinfernie

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  • Twilight & Holiday Craft Fair
    November 29, 2024 - November 30, 2024

    Twilight & Holiday Craft Fairs in Historic Downtown Fernie

    Home baking, produce and preserves, textiles, crafts, fine art, jewellery and so much more! New Locations.

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  • Shred Kelly 2023
    December 7, 2024

    Shredmas featuring Shred Kelly at the Northern

    Celebrate the season with Fernie's own stokefolk band, Shred Kelly! Tickets $24.19

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  • Wellness
    December 7, 2024

    Soul Connection Wellness Day

    An entire day filled with healing, growth, and connection. $115.29.

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  • Fernie Community Choir Christmas Concert
    December 20, 2024

    Fernie Community Choir Christmas Concert

    Classical, modern and world music seasonal pieces. $10 at the door.

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  • New Year's Eve Fireworks
    December 21, 2024 - January 4, 2025

    Family Holiday Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort

    Fernie Alpine Resort will be a buzz of activity over the holiday with a schedule of fun family friendly activities for all ages!

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  • New Year's Eve Fireworks
    December 31, 2024

    New Year's Eve Family Fireworks at Fernie Alpine Resort

    Celebrate with family on the slopes! Night skiing from 4-9pm and fireworks at 9pm.

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  • Reel Canadian Film Festival
    January 24, 2025 - January 26, 2025

    17th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival

    Celebrating the best of Canadian Cinema with feature, documentary, and short films, plus special guests and receptions.

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  • Coal Creek Hotel
    February 22, 2025

    Murder-Mystery: Blood in the Snow at the Elks Hall

    A Fernie Museum fundraiser event, with Spaghetti Dinner celebrating the FDHS's 60th anniversary. NEW DATE.

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  • Griz Days Festival
    February 27, 2025 - March 2, 2025

    48th Annual Griz Days Winter Festival

    Avenue Magazine's Best Winter Festival! Fernie's biggest winter festival featuring a wild weekend of celebrations.

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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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