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 Elk Valley with imagery reflecting the geological roots of mining and the local ecosystem.

Look across to the other side of the walk, and you will see what appears to be a sculpture of a miner’s face – but as you walk around, you will see that this is an optical illusion, as the face turns into simple posts, angles and shapes with a circle design at the top.

When you finally get to the end of the walk, the structure turns back into the face of a miner competing with a hard hat and lamp- reflecting the journey that the Elk Valley has taken through the history of mining.

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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 beautiful trail is excellent for all ages and is open year-round. The water supply that starts from the Snowmelt on Mount Fernie, Mount Proctor and the Three Sisters all channel into Fairy Creek and continues to supply the city of Fernie.

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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 hiking and mountain biking trails and 61 different campsites available for you to enjoy.

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