Art Banners in Historic Downtown Fernie

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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  • Feast For A Cause Long Table Dinner
    May 2, 2026

    Feast For A Cause Long Table Dinner

    Sample some of Fernie's finest culinary creations in aid of a good cause!

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  • Booked Fernie Writers Series Presents: Caroline Adderson
    May 7, 2026

    Booked Fernie Writers Series Presents: Caroline Adderson

    The Booked! Fernie Writers' Series is a firm favourite on the Fernie cultural calendar featuring some of Canada's best and brightest literary talents.

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  • Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
    May 9, 2026

    Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

    An elegant event to celebrate Mother's Day weekend in aid of the Fernie Women's Resource Centre.

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  • Spring Craft Fair
    May 9, 2026

    Spring Craft Fair

    Fantastic seasonal crafts, baked goods, preserves, hand-made clothing, toys and much more!

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  • Mother's Day Brunch
    May 10, 2026

    Mother's Day Brunch

    Treat Mom this Mother's Day - May 10th! Cirque Restaurant & The Pub are offering special dining options for a lovely family day out.

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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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