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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December 11, 2025Shredmas featuring Shred Kelly at the Northern
Celebrate the season with Fernie's own stokefolk band, Shred Kelly! Tickets $29.73
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December 14, 2025CPKC Rail Holiday Train in Fernie
A biyearly tradition the whole family will love. Bring cash or dry food donations! Free performance from The Barenaked Ladies!
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December 19, 2025Fernie Community Choir Christmas Concert
Classical, modern and world music seasonal pieces. $15 cash at the door or in advance from Scotiabank.
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December 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026Family Holiday Activities at Fernie Alpine Resort
Fernie Alpine Resort will be a buzz of activity over the holiday with a schedule of fun family friendly activities for all ages!
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December 23, 2025 - December 24, 2025Ski & Photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort
Ski with Santa! Free family photos with Santa at Fernie Alpine Resort! Dec 23 & 24.
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December 31, 2025
New Year's Eve Family Fireworks at Fernie Alpine Resort
Celebrate with family on the slopes! Fireworks at 9pm.
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January 23, 2026 - January 25, 202618th Annual Reel Canadian Film Festival
Celebrating the best of Canadian Cinema with feature, documentary, and short films, plus special guests and receptions.
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February 20, 2026 - February 21, 202618th Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival at Knox on 2nd
Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments, and the passion of global explorers.
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March 6, 2026 - March 8, 202649th Griz Days Winter Festival
Avenue Magazine's Best Winter Festival! Fernie's biggest annual winter festival featuring a wild weekend of celebrations.
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April 11, 2026 - April 12, 2026FERNIVAL! at Fernie Alpine Resort
Celebrating the end of another amazing winter season with a blow-out rock concert in the plaza!
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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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