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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October 11, 20256th Annual Oktoberfest at Fernie Alpine Resort
Bavarian-themed food, drinks & contests plus live music. All welcome! Sponsored by Banded Peak Brewing.
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October 11, 2025Thanksgiving at the Barn
Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Montane Barn with live music, a pig roast and seasonal fun for all the family.
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August 31, 2025Fernie Lions Demolition Derby
One big wild smash-em-up celebration at the Fernie Demo Derby Grounds. Admission $20/$10/Free for 10 & under. Cash only!
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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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