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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  • 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 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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  • Gallery Reception: Angela Morgan
    May 9, 2026

    Gallery Reception: Angela Morgan

    Opening Angela's new show: It's In My Nature with a social reception.

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  • Mother's Day Brunch
    May 10, 2026

    Mother's Day Brunch

    Treat Mom this Mother's Day at Cirque Restaurant, The Pub Bar & Grill or Bayleaf Indian Fusion.

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  • Author Event: Christalee Froese
    May 18, 2026

    Author Event: Christalee Froese

    special evening celebrating the launch of Permission Granted. Free, registration requested.

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  • Lemonade Social & Book Bike Launch
    May 27, 2026

    Lemonade Social & Book Bike Launch

    Celebrate the start of summer with a fun, family-friendly event at Fernie Heritage Library. Includes a bike parade around City Hall. Free, all welcome.

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  • Two Pianos No Rodeo
    May 30, 2026

    Two Pianos No Rodeo

    Featuring two former members of iconic rock band, Blue Rodeo, Bob Wiseman & Mike Boguski. With support from local duo, Ladyfolk.

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  • Comedy Night: Jon Dore
    June 5, 2026

    Comedy Night: Jon Dore

    He's coming back, and he's promised to be funny this time.

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  • Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert
    June 11, 2026

    Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert

    A lively concert of traditional & modern choral music at Knox on 2nd.

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  • Summer Opening Day at Island Lake Lodge
    June 20, 2026

    Summer Opening Day at Island Lake Lodge

    Experience a little taste of Alpine paradise this summer. Island Lake Lodge will be open to the public on limited days from June - September.

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  • Summer Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort
    June 25, 2026

    Summer Opening Day at Fernie Alpine Resort

    Your summer of fun starts here! There's mountains of adventure, including mountain biking, scenic chairlift rides, dining & live entertainment.

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  • Canada Day in Fernie
    July 1, 2026

    Canada Day in Fernie

    Celebrate Canada's 159th anniversary of Confederation with a community celebration in Historic Downtown Fernie.

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  • Fun Field Festival in Wardner
    July 3, 2026

    Fun Field Festival in Wardner

    Fun Field Festival is back for its third year, bringing people together for a weekend of fun in the sun! Featuring live music, DJs, wellness providers and kids activities and entertainment, this is a festival for the whole family to enjoy.

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  • Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series
    July 8, 2026

    Wednesday Socials Outdoor Concert Series

    Celebrate summer with a lively, mid-week, outdoor, free, family-friendly concert and social!

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  • Fernie Garden Tour
    July 11, 2026

    Fernie Garden Tour

    Take a peek inside some of Fernie's most beautiful, creative and interesting gardens. Meet the gardeners and learn about cold climate gardening.

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  • Barney Bentall and the Devin Cuddy Band
    July 23, 2026

    Barney Bentall and the Devin Cuddy Band

    An iconic Canadian musician returns to Fernie; with support from local trio, Wild Honey.

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  • Foraging Weekend Experience
    July 31, 2026

    Foraging Weekend Experience

    Bringing the wild flavours of the Lizard Range to the table with a special culinary wellness getaway at Island Lake Lodge.

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  • Exhibit Opening: BATS - Out of the Darkness
    August 1, 2026

    Exhibit Opening: BATS - Out of the Darkness

    Bring the bats of British Columbia out of the darkness and into our consciousness. Exhibit on display until November 15th.

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  • Wapiti Music Festival
    August 7, 2026

    Wapiti Music Festival

    The home of Fresh Canadian Indie Music in the heart of the spectacular Rocky Mountains!

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  • Out of the Box Public Art Festival
    August 13, 2026

    Out of the Box Public Art Festival

    Rounding out the Wednesday Concert Series with a week of dumpster painting, art activities, banner launch and live music.

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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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