Top 14 Places to Visit in
Fernie | British Columbia
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Fernie Miner’s Walk
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The exhibit is set in beautiful flower gardens with leafy mountain ash trees providing shade. The path is paved with over 300 bricks bearing the names of miners, mining families and those who supported the building of the feature. Surrounding this are six interactive posts with educational panels featuring the history of mining in the […]
Fernie Museum
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The Fernie Museum promotes the living landscapes and cultures of Fernie and the Elk Valley-Crowsnest Pass region through the museum and archives’ feature exhibitions, permanent collections, public programming and community engagement. The ground floor features the “This Is Our Fernie” permanent exhibition. The Museum Gallery on the 2nd floor features solo and group exhibitions by local […]
Fairy Creek Falls
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If you are looking for a simple hike to a beautiful waterfall, please enjoy this 4km gentle incline, a single-track trail that leads to Fairy Creek Falls. This trail explores the lower slopes of Mount Proctor and, if inclined, can connect to a larger loop up Mount Proctor and connects to the Three Sisters. This […]
- 102 Commerce Rd
- 250-423-6868
- https://tourismfernie.com/activities/hiking-trails/Fairy-Creek-Falls
Sunday Mountain Market
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The Sunday Market takes place in Rotary Park, just off Highway 3 in Fernie. Discover local growers with their just-picked fruit, veggies, locally-raised meat, herbs, and flowers, while bakers offer tasty croissants and freshly baked bread. Explore unique food trucks like Flippin’ Crepes, cooking food to delight your taste buds and local artisans showcasing their […]
Hometown of Senator James Gladstone
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James Gladstone (or Akay-na-muka, meaning “Many guns”) was the first Status Indian appointed to the Canadian Senate. Gladstone was a Cree by birth but was adopted by the Blood Reserve, Alberta, on which he was born. Gladstone and his two sons built up a prosperous ranch farm. Early in the 1920s, he introduced the first […]
Fernie Alpine Resort
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If you are looking for an adventure-packed day, this ski resort is perfect. Fernie Alpine Resort is famous for its big snowfalls and extensive terrain, from easy green runs to double blacks. With 2,504 acres and 3,550 vertical feet of the mountain, you will find the perfect run to explore. There are 142 named runs […]
The Fernie Oil Derrick
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The Fernie Oil Derrick is the last standing wooden oil derrick in BC and towers over the Fernie Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre at the east entrance to Fernie. It has been preserved as a memorial to the area’s resource heritage and is a visible landmark for residents returning home. The metal components used to construct […]
Fernie Heritage Library
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The Fernie Heritage Library is a monument to the Fernie community spirit as it was one of the only structures left after a fire in 1908. Approximately 90 years later, the community came together to renovate and rebuild the structure into what is now the library. Photo: Google Street View
The Arts Station
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The arts station is a cultural hub in Fernie. It is in one of the outstanding heritage buildings that used to be the Canadian Pacific Railway Station. In 1991 they moved the station a few meters from its original site, and the building has since been restored to be the arts station. The lobby is […]
Fernie Brewing Company
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This brewing company is a family-run operation that is the easternmost brewery in British Columbia. It first opened in 2003 and has become one of British Columbia’s most successful breweries, distributing its beer throughout British Columbia and across the prairie provinces. With small-batch beers, unique flavours and natural ingredients, the Fernie Brewing Company offers up […]
Beanpod Artisan Chocolate
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Beanpod Artisian Chocolate features working antique chocolate-making machines in full view of the public. Beanpod is an actual “cacao bean to chocolate bar” manufacturer specializing in fine flavour chocolate products, including a unique range of Fernie Chocolate Bars. Fresh Artisan bonbons, pralines and truffles are available daily, along with a large selection of Fernie Chocolate Bars […]
Maiden Lake
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Do you want to enjoy a pretty lake with perfect views of Mount Trinity and Mount Proctor? Visit Maiden Lake. This lake is a popular rest-stop for people to enjoy but is also a great place to paddleboard, walk Fernie’s Recreational Trail, ice skate, and snowshoe in the winter. Photo: tourismfernie.com
Mount Fernie Provincial Park
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This 259-hectare park is shadowed by the 2133m high Mount Fernie and protects the drainage area of Lizard Creek. There is abundant wildlife, diverse vegetation and little waterfalls highlight this park. It is very common to see black bears, deer, and elk. There are plenty of activities to do throughout the camp, with plenty of […]
Ancient Cottonwood Trail
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The Ancient Cottonwood Trail winds through a grove of the world’s biggest and oldest-known black cottonwood trees, with the most ancient dating back 400 years. This two-kilometre trail brings you through the forest’s understory before reaching some of the giant trees. Along the path are interpretive signs and descriptions explaining cottonwood trees’ ecological role and […]