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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  • 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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  • Santa on the slopes
    December 23, 2024 - December 24, 2024

    Ski & Photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort

    Ski with Santa! Free family photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort! Dec 23 & 24.

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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! Fireworks at 9pm.

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  • Reel Canadian Film Festival at the Vogue Theatre in Fernie, BC
    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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  • Symphony of the Kootenays Lite
    January 26, 2025

    Symphony of the Kootenays Lite at Knox on 2nd

    A ten piece ensemble of SOTK strings & winds musicians will perform chamber pieces from Mozart. $33.28.

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  • Fernie Mountain Film Festival
    February 21, 2025 - February 22, 2025

    18th Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival at Knox on 2nd

    Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments, and the passion and perseverance of global explorers.

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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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  • Fernival 2023
    April 12, 2025

    FERNIVAL! at Fernie Alpine Resort

    Celebrating the end of another amazing winter season with a blow-out rock concert in the plaza.

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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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