A Guide to Arts, Culture and Heritage in Fernie & the Elk Valley
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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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August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025Wapiti Music Festival 2025
Mountains of the best Canadian Indie Music in beautiful Annex Park in Fernie BC.
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August 23, 2025Fernie Show n' Shine
The Fernie Show n' Shine brings out the best and brightest cars in the area. Plus food & drinks, live entertainment, 50/50 & prizes!
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September 6, 2025 - September 7, 202511th 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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October 11, 2025Annual Thanksgiving at the Barn
Celebrate Thanksgiving with at the Montane Barn with live music and seasonal fun for all the family.
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Ghost Stories of Fernie
Learn of the ghosts that haunt this hidden corner of the Kootenays…
Featured Artists | The Fernie Arts Co-op
The Arts Co-op is a retail gallery in Historic Downtown Fernie featuring over 50 artists.
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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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Ktunaxa | Creation Story
History | The Fernie Cenotaph
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