Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide spring-summer 2019
ElkValleyCulture.com | TOURISMFERNIE.COM spring-summer 2019 | ISSUE #11 A GUIDE TO ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN FERNIE & THE ELK VALLEY Featured Spring-Summer Events 5 The Arts Station 6 Spring-Summer Cultural Events 8 Fernie Art Walk 12 Featured Artist: Marla Deboon 15 Feature Mountain Markets 17 Culinary Notes on Fernie: Chef Jay Squires 18 Fernie Museum 20 The Communities Fernie Heritage Walk 22 of the Elk Valley Fernie Heritage Library 24 The Ktunaxa 25 In the heart of the majestic Canadian SPARWOOD lies in the middle of Coal Mining in the Elk Valley 26 Rocky Mountains, the Elk Valley is a the valley and is the first community Sparwood Mural and Mine Artifacts Walking Tour 28 hidden oasis of verdant landscapes, reached on entering from Alberta. The charming towns and abundant town’s name is derived from the local Iconic Summer Photo Locations 30 recreation. For over 100 years, trees that were used for manufacturing Attractions Listings 32 pioneers have travelled to the region, spars for ocean vessels. The town Coming This Fall 34 first in search of valuable minerals, and was founded as a new home for the Bisaro Cave—Heiko's Trail 36 now seeking a sanctuary focused on residents of the temporary communities family, community and the beautiful of Michel and Natal. Several art murals View the Cultural Guide content and past issues online outdoors. Mining still forms the base can be seen here, depicting the strong at ElkValleyCulture.com of a thriving economy that has now connection to coal mining, with some diversified and welcomes a variety of by Michelle Loughery who was born Cover Image Painting By: Melanie MacVoy artisans, small businesses, and an active in the area and went on to become a year-round recreational and cultural world-renowned muralist. tourism industry. Pop: 3,784 | Founded 1966 FERNIE is the largest and oldest of the 3 main communities in the Elk At the head of the valley is ELKFORD, Valley. A town rich in heritage, award- a small town with a passionate arts winning architecture, and spectacular community. Writing, painting, scenery, Fernie charms and delights photography, and pottery are among all ages. Whether strolling century- the popular endeavours, and well- old Historic Downtown, exploring known glass artist Katherine Russell the unique geography, visiting artists has a working studio here. Elkford is and artisans or revelling in the packed the gateway to the Elk Lakes Provincial cultural calendar, there’s something for Park, a remote protected area bordering everyone to enjoy. Alberta’s Kananaskis Country. Pop: 5,249 | Founded 1898 Pop: 1,752 | Founded 1971 Incorporated 1904
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93 Calgary StopKOOTENA byY the Elkford, NATIONAL SparwoodPARK and Fernie Visitor Centres to learn more about FEATURed Spring-Summer Events For more details visit ElkValleyCulture.com/Events these areas! 2 BBQ CHEF CHALLENGE A CULTURAL WEEKEND PANORAMA SATURDAY, MAY 26 MOUNTAIN IN FERNIE RESORT 2:00 – 6:00 PM AUGUST 9-11, 2019 Elkford, Fernie, and T N U O M Y K C O R STATION SQUARE, FERNIE One of the biggest arts & culture Sparwood Visitor Elkford Celebrating the taste of Fernie and weekends in the valley kicks off Information Centres ALBERT the start of the summer culinary with Wapiti Music Festival on BRITISH(VIC) are part of the BC calendar, the BBQ Chef Challenge August 9-10. Black Pistol Fire, 45 A COLUMBIAVisitor Centre Network. 95 brings together a dozen of Fernie’s Carmanah, Nuela Charles and amateur and professional chefs for a Cranbrook Country-Roots band throwdown over the grill. Each chef The Parsons will take to the stage, Visitor Counsellors N I A are Sparwood TO CALGARY > will prepare unique dishes to sample; plus many more. ready to tell you about the try them all for the ticket price of S 3 Discover local galleries and studios local must-sees, where to $50 which includes 2 drink tickets. Cranbrook Fernie as they open their doors as part of stay, where to eat, where the Columbia Basin Cultural Tour, 3 LA
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what to try and more. Stop KO Shine in Historic Downtown on CANUS Sunday the 11th. For kids, there’s by any one of the three Elk 93 the Griz Kidz Howl at the Moon Valley Visitor Centres for A U.S.A Campout – a fully supervised over- personalized assistance. night camping adventure at Fernie Alpine Resort on the 10th, and on MONTANA ELKFORD VIC the 11th experience Fernie’s great- IDAHO CANADA DAY WEEKEND est children’s festival Bibbity Bob- PH: 250-865-4015 JUNE 28 – July 1, 2019 750 Fording Drive bity Boo at Rotary Park – a carnival HOURS: Wildcat Days in Elkford June 28 of colour, activities, music, stories, Until June 30: Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm & 29 features great family activi- bubbles and more. Fernie’s July and Aug: Daily, 9am-5pm ties, fireworks, farmer’s market, the Mountain Market happens Grass Smash Volleyball Tourna- alongside the festival. SPARWOOD VIC ment, an unveiling of glass artist PH: 250-425-2423 141 Aspen Drive Katherine Russell’s latest work HOURS: and more. Until May 16: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Canada Day Festival in Fernie July May 17 - Sept 2: Daily, 9am-6pm 1 features the Annual Cardboard Boat Race on Maiden Lake, live FERNIE VIC music on stage, the Fernie PH: 778-519-0748 102 Commerce Road Mountain Market and tons of fun HOURS: family events on the grounds at Until May 16: Mon-Fri, 9:30am-5pm City Hall. May 17 - Sept 2: Daily, 9:30am-5:30pm 5 The Arts Station Where Art, Culture & History Converge
Wednesday Evening Outdoor Concert Series
A vibrant and engaging space for the A HARDY TOWN – PERMANENT the year. Tickets can be found on international indie, roots, blues and creative community in Fernie featuring SCULPTURE Eventbrite.ca or contact the Arts more. The event is free to attend, and all disciplines of the arts for visitors In the grounds of the Arts Station, A Station for more information. there’s beverage gardens, food trucks and locals alike. The Arts Station has a Hardy Town is a permanent sculpture and a kid’s craft tent to keep everyone varied program of entertainment and Live theatre hits the stage this spring; satisfied. Limited seating, patrons are commemorating the Great Fire of One-woman play To See or Not to activities throughout the year including 1908. The work is a collaborative welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. live concerts, screenings, workshops, See; Homecoming by Ruth Bieber on effort from artist Michael Hepher April 27-28, is the intensely personal Summer Club Cre8 is regular program theatre, art shows, and creative classes and metalworker artist Paul Reimer. for all ages. story of an immigrant family in post- of creative fun for kids aged 5-12. Fun Although the devastating fire of war rural Alberta. As Bieber is blind, and interactive art projects will keep August 1908 razed the town in just the audience has the option of wearing kids occupied, with morning and/or Living History in a 90 minutes, no lives were lost. The a blindfold to experience the artist’s afternoon options available. Half days Heritage Building artwork reflects the impact the fire had world, and participants are invited back are $28 and full days are $56 per child, From 1898 to 1964, the Canadian on Fernie’s architecture and the City to watch the following day’s afternoon with sibling discounts available. See Pacific Railway station was the ordinance that followed, directing all show without blindfolds at no additional weekly calendar P.10 for dates. economic and social hub of the future construction to be of fireproof cost. The Performance includes a community. The current station material. This sculpture is a testament discussion following the show. 16+ The foyer gallery features a series building was completed in the spring to the tenacity of the people of Fernie event. Tickets $16-22 on Eventbrite. of temporary exhibitions by local of 1909 after an earlier incarnation who rose up through the ashes to artists, with free opening receptions burned down in the Great Fire of 1908. rebuild and endure, and a reflection of On May 25, MomGuilt/DadGuilt held on the last Thursday of every The CPR donated the disused building the town that fell but was not fallen. is a hilarious sketch/comedy improv month. Shows remain on display for to the City of Fernie and in 1987 the show about the wonderful, exhausting, approximately four weeks. Fernie Arts Council began the four- confusing, ridiculous world of parenting year process of moving the building presented by Cranbrook’s Comedy onto a new foundation and completely Circus Collective. Recommended for renovating the dilapidated structure. 19+ due to mature content. Doors at The former waiting room became the 7pm, Tickets $16-22 on Eventbrite. foyer gallery and every other space The hugely popular Wednesday found new life as studios, event space, Outdoor Concert Series returns every and even a restaurant. The Arts Station UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday evening in July & August opened in 1990 as an indispensable The Arts Station is a cultural hub for from 5:30pm-9pm. Live entertainment 601 1st Ave | 250-423-4842 base for artists in the Elk Valley. Fernie and features a lively program of is an eclectic mix of Canadian and theartsstation.com entertainment and events throughout 6 7 Spring-Summer CULTURAL Events For more details visit ElkValleyCulture.com/Events
Craft Fair Outdoor Concerts MAY 3-5 Spring Yoga Retreat, Elk View Lodge 28-30 Wildcat Days, Elkford 3-5 Spring Yoga Retreat, Lizard Creek Lodge 29 Public Art Unveiling: Katherine Russell - Pass in the Clouds, 3 Opera Screening: Le Nozze Di Figaro by Mozart, Elkford Community Conference Centre The Arts Station JULY 4 Learn to Acrylic Pour Workshop, Elkford Arts Council 1 Canada Day Festivities, Fernie City Hall Grounds, 4 Learn to Sew Workshop, The Arts Station Sparwood Rec Ctr & Elkford Comm. Ctr 4 Spring Craft Fair, Fernie Community Centre 1 Cardboard Boat Race, Maiden Lake 4 Book Launch: Fernie & Area Hiking Trails by Terry Nelson, 3 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square Ride with Librarians Gear Hub 7 Guided Hike: Fossils & Geology, Fernie Alpine Resort Splish Splash Sploosh 5 Acrylic Pouring Workshops, Elkford Arts Council 10 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square 5 Day of Decadence Spa Day, Fernie Senior’s Centre 12 Beers & Queers Social, The Valley Social 5 Cinco De Mayo Celebrations, Nevados & The Pub 14 Guided Hike: Heiko’s Trail, Island Lake Lodge 6 & 13 Focused Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop, The Arts Station 17 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square 8 & 15 Intro To Handbuilding Pottery Workshop, The Arts Station 20 Griz Kidz Summer Carnival, Fernie Alpine Resort 9 Summer Opening Day, Fernie Golf Club 21 Guided Hike: Mountain Wildflowers, Fernie Alpine Resort 10 Beers & Queers Social, The Valley Social 24 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square 12 Mother’s Day Brunch, Best Western, Cirque, 25 Splish, Splash, Sploosh with DJ Jay Ray & the Happy Bus, Park Place Lodge, Cast Iron Grill, Bridge Bistro Splash Park at the Aquatic Centre 13-16 Mining Month Mine Tours, Departures from Fernie, 25 Gallery Opening: Lindsay Dew - Out Of Range, The Arts Station Blairmore & Sparwood 28 Guided Hike: Big White Peak, Island Lake Lodge Snow Valley Slam 15 Mining Month Celebration BBQ , Titan Park, Sparwood 31 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square Wapiti Music Festival 17 Club Cre8 Kids Art Camp, The Arts Station AUGUST 22 & 29 Focused Wheel Throwing Pottery Workshop, The Arts Station 4 Guided Hike: Birds & Wildlife, Fernie Alpine Resort 23 Live Music: Christian Howse - The Letters Tour, Infinitea 4 Guided Hike: Heiko’s Trail Prime Wildflowers, Island Lake Lodge 25 Fernie Community Yard Sale, Fernie-wide 7 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square 25 MonGuilt/DadGuilt Theatre Show, The Arts Station 9 Beers & Queers Social, The Valley Social 26 Fernie BBQ Chef Challenge, Station Square 9-10 Wapiti Music Festival, Annex Park 29 Ride with Librarians, Fernie Heritage Library 10-11 Columbia Basin Culture Tour, Various Locations 30 Booked! Fernie Writer’s Series Presents: Marina Endicott, 10 Griz Kidz Howl at the Moon Campout, Fernie Alpine Resort Fernie Heritage Library 11 Bibbity Bobbity Boo Children’s Festival, Rotary Park 30 Exhibit Opening: David Pantuso - Images With A Twist, The Arts Station 11 Downtown Social: Show n’ Shine, 2nd Ave 11 Guided Hike: Spineback/Goldilocks, Island Lake Lodge Banner Project 2019 31 Fernie Community Choir Spring Concert, Knox United Church Show n' Shine 12 Perseid Meteor Shower Viewing Mountain Campout, JUNE Fernie Alpine Resort Snow Valley Slam 2019 Demo Derby Tournament, 1 14 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square Fernie Memorial Arena 18-19 Guided Hike: Heiko’s Trail Overnight Wilderness Campout, 6 Banner Project 2019 Launch, The Arts Station Island Lake Lodge Summer Opening Day , Island Lake Lodge 7 18 Guided Hike: Berries & Other Useful Plants, Fernie Alpine Resort Gallery Opening Event: Geisha to Diva: The Kimono of 7 21 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square Ichimaru, Fernie Museum 24 Griz Kidz Howl at the Moon Campout, Fernie Alpine Resort 8 Untamed Kootenays Culinary Event, Island Lake Lodge 25 Guided Hike: Spineback/Goldilocks, Island Lake Lodge 7-9 Annual Coal Miner Days Festival, Sparwood 28 Outdoor Concert Series, Station Square 14 Club Cre8 Kids Art Camp, The Arts Station 29 Gallery Opening: Peggy Black - Abstracts And Other 14 Beers & Queers Social, The Valley Social Thoughts, The Arts Station Coal Miner Days Fathers Day Brunch, Island Lake Lodge & Cast Iron Grill Guided Hikes 17 31 WAM BAM Dirt Jump Jam, Fernie Dirt Jump Park Lemonade Social, Fernie Heritage Library 19 30 - Sep 2 Out of the Box Dumpster Live Painting Event, 19 Live Music: The Reverend Horton Heat, The Northern Station Square 21-23 Clarity & Contentment Journaling and Yoga Weekend, SEPTEMBER Essential Yoga Studio 1 Guided Hike: Forestry, Fernie Alpine Resort 21 National Indigenous People’s Day Potluck, Fernie Heritage Library 1 Lions Demolition Derby 22 Summer Opening Day, Fernie Alpine Resort 8 Pop Up Mountain Market, Fernie Alpine Resort 23 Pop-Up Mountain Market, Fernie Alpine Resort 8 Guided Hike: Heiko’s Trail, Island Lake Lodge 27 Exhibit Opening: Tessa Stanley - The Simple Things, 19-22 Chautauqua & Fall Fair 8 The Arts Station 27-29 Gillbilly Festival 9 Open Every Day! est. 2003 For more details visit ElkValleyCulture.com/Events Spring-Summer CULTURAL Events Your Source for Art, Gi ts Cont. and Elk Valley Mementos Elkford Market Made Locally with Love @fernieartscoop Weekly Events & PROgrams Paintings ~ Photography ~ Leatherwork
Daily June 22 - September 2 Jewellery ~ Woodwork • Interpretive 2hr hike from Interpretive Centre at Fernie Alpine Resort, 2pm • Mini Griz Rangers half-day camps at Fernie Alpine Resort MONDAYS: • Club Cre8 Kids Art Camps at The Arts Station: June 24; July 8, 15, 29; August 12, 19, 26. • Monday Date Night at Island Lake Lodge, June 10-October 7 Club Cre8 Tuesdays: 572 2nd Ave. • Storytime at Fernie Heritage Library, for under 5’s, year-round
• Mine Tours from Sparwood VIC, 1pm, July - August & Mosaics Glass Stained • $8 Movie Night, Vogue Theatre, 7pm • Forage & Feast Hike & Dinner at Fernie Alpine Resort, 5:30pm Art Cards/Prints ~ Soap ~ Textiles + more! June 25 - Aug 27
Wednesdays: • Storytime at Fernie Heritage Library, for under 5’s, year-round • Mine Tours from Sparwood VIC, 1pm, July - August • Elkford Riverview Market, 5pm-7:30pm, June 28-August 28 • Evening Outdoor Concerts at Fernie's Arts Station Square, 5:30pm • Jam Night at The Royal, 10pm Interpretive Hikes • Wine Tasting Dinners at Island Lake Lodge, June 12-October2
Thursdays: • Jam Night at the Brickhouse, 10pm • Team Trivia at The Pub Bar & Grill, 8pm
Fridays: • Storytime at Fernie Heritage Library, for under 5’s, year-round • Mine Tours from Sparwood VIC, 1pm, July - August • Club Cre8 Kids Art Camps at The Arts Station: May 3, 17, 31; June 14 • Sparwood Farmer’s Market, 4-7pm July 28 - August 30 • Live music at Loaf & Infinitea, 6/8pm • Live Music and BBQ Pit at Kodiak Lounge - Raging Elk Hostel
Jam Night Saturdays: • Heritage Walking Tours with the Fernie Museum, 11am, 1pm & 3pm, June 8 - September 2, Private Tours also available by reservation • Morning Yoga at Lizard Creek Lodge, 8am June 22 - Aug 31 • Kids Scavenger Hunt, Pool Party & BBQ at Lizard Creek Lodge, June 22 - Aug 31 • Live Music and BBQ Pit at Kodiak Lounge - Raging Elk Hostel
Sundays: • Heritage Walking Tours with the Fernie Museum, 11am, 1pm & 3pm, June 8 - September 2, Private Tours also available by reservation • Birding & Breakfast at Fernie Alpine Resort June 23-Sept 1 • Fernie Mountain Market in Rotary Park, 10am-2pm, July 7 - Sep 1 • BBQ & Beats at Infinitea, 6pm Heritage Walking Tour BOOKINGS & INFORMATION: Mine Tours in Sparwood call 250-425-2423 Dinner reservations & Guided Hikes by Island Lake Lodge call 250-423-3700 Programs & Guided Tours by Fernie Alpine Resort & Lizard Creek Lodge call 250-423-4655 Heritage Walking Tours by Fernie Museum 250-423-7016 Wild Nature Tours Private Guided Hikes call 250-423-3322 10 Fernie Art Walk
West to Fernie Alpine Resort & Cranbrook East to Visitor Centre & Alberta Hwy 3
Rotary Park FERNIE BANNERS To Hwy 3 5th Avenue To Hwy 3 & OUT OF THE BOX Fernie is scattered with charming Court House pieces of unique local art – watch for 6 new banners every year on lightposts 4th Avenue in the downtown area and on the 4th S 6th S 5th S 7th S highway; hand-painted dumpsters t r t r t r t r City Hall eet eet eet eet can be found all over town. 7 3rd Avenue 8 9 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN FERNIE 5 2nd Avenue: Shopping, Dining & Attractions Fernie Arts Co-op 10 11 12 13 4 2 N Discover the galleries, artisans and public art of Fernie on this self-guided tour. 3 1 1st Avenue In addition to below drop into local gift shops and coffee shops for more artwork CPR Train Tracks and locally-inspired products, including; Polar Peak Books, Mugshots Café, Coal Town Goods, The Green Petal, Big Bang Bagels, Lunchbox, Freshies & Giv’Er Shirtworks. Accessible, paved sidewalks | Approx. 60-90 minutes 4 AIDEN LINDSAY MURALS By the CASTLE ON 1ST AVE The Arts Station Spot the bright and colourful AidenHardy LindsayTown Sculpture Murals mountain scene in the alley and 1 ACE FERGUSON STUDIO | 6TH ST, between 1st & 2nd AVE take a selfie with your own A vintage restored bus is now an angel wings. airy gallery and workshop for artist Kate Moran. 5 FERNIE MUSEUM GALLERY 491 2ND AVE 2nd Floor gallery featuring 2 THE ARTS STATION & A The Royal Hotel HARDY TOWN SCULPTURE thought provoking temporary Cenotaph 601 1st AVE exhibitions. A new artist is featured each month in the foyer gallery of the 6 FERNIE CENOTAPH former Canadian Pacific Railway 401 4TH AVE Station. Outside, the permanent A classical tribute to the lost souls sculpture by Michael Hepher and of WWI by Emmanuel Hahn. Paul Reimer evokes the legacy of Aiden Lindsay Murals the Great Fire 7 THE MINERS WALK of 1908. 501 3RD AVE Featuring Ironwork sculpture
3 THE ROYAL HOTEL by Fernie Forge, The Face of Element 7 Nine 501 1ST AVE the Miner by Jeff De Boer, and On the back deck is a graffiti wall interpretive panels. mural by Liam Monaghan, and a vintage truck in surrealist style by 8 ELEMENT 7 NINE Milarkey. 592 3RD AVE Handcrafted gold & silver jewellery by Matt Martin. 12 13
Fernie Art Walk CONT.
9 EYE OF THE NEEDLE STUDIO 11 BRIAN POLLOCK GALLERY & GALLERY AND BLUE FERN 532 2ND AVE SCULPTURE | 260 5TH ST Fine art landscape photography A working craft studio and gallery featuring local and Canadian featuring the work of over a dozen subjects. artists including resident blacksmith and textile artist Sandra Barrett in a 12 STUDIO 562 | 562 2ND AVE heritage building. Original landscapes and portraits by Leanne Stothert. 10 STEPHANIE’S GLASS & ART STUDIO | 532 2ND AVE 13 FERNIE ARTS CO-OP Working stained glass and 572 2ND AVE FEATURE ARTIST sandblasting studio with additional 2D & 3D art, crafts and homewares work by guest artists. by over 60 local artists featuring the Marla DeBoon region and lifestyles of the Elk Valley. Combining elements of nature with and plans to try oils in the future. an active imagination, Fernie-based Recently she has been inspired by the Stephanie's Glass Dumpster 'Out Of The Box' Art artist Marla DeBoon’s paintings are an surrounding Rocky Mountains to paint expression of magical realism layered landscapes; her work is evocative of with detail and character. As the wife Montana-based ‘Old American West’ of a former conservation officer with a painter Charlie Russell, who she cites passion for the abundant wildlife of as an early influence. Using vibrant the Elk Valley, her animal portraits colour, detailed textures and a depth of are both strikingly realistic and field she creates landscapes that are as whimsically evocative. tranquil as they are inviting. A self-taught artist, DeBoon takes a DeBoon also teaches, something she very casual approach to her canvases, finds both rewarding and challenging. starting by simply ‘making marks’ and She encourages her students to use then adding and removing elements their imagination and break free from and colour in an abstract fashion to painting in ‘studies’ of visible subjects. After your walking tour, visit these additional locations: form the background to her artwork. Discover the work of Marla DeBoon, The formal animal portrait elements along with many other artists, at CHAINSAW CARVER | 1439 McDONALD Chainsaw Carver AVE/HWY #3 are added later; a process that doesn’t the Fernie Arts Co-op in Historic always go smoothly, she says. On Downtown Fernie, or contact her Michael A. Penny’s working studio & gallery a recently prepared canvas she felt by email at fmdeboon.ca. featuring large-scale wood sculpture. compelled to paint a portrait of a chicken but didn’t give her subject a KATHY STEAD | 86 RIDGEMONT DR beak for fear it would demand to be (by appt. only 250-423-4979) finished immediately! Any artist will Fine art painter and mixed media artist. understand how a piece of work can begin to take on a life of its own and
SARAH PIKE POTTERY Sarah Pike Pottery challenge the painter in any number 1480 McDONALD AVE of ways. (by appt. only, 250-430-7937) Working predominately in acrylic, Slab-built pots with personality, beauty and a she has also practiced in pen & ink, little attitude. watercolour, and pencil in the past
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FEATURE MOUNTAIN MARKETs
SUMMER MARKET SEASON Meet local growers, farmers and bakers, enjoy just-picked fruit & veggies, tasty croissants, pies & freshly baked bread; and take home locally-raised meat, herbs, and flowers. Discover unique food trucks like Flippin’ Crepes at the Fernie Mountain Market, and artisan Simply the BeSt movie theatre experience in the KootenayS crafts and artwork from local makers and artists. All vendors sell products from first run Block Busters to Quirky indies and everything in between. ELKFORD RIVERVIEW MARKET they make, bake or grow! Grab some delicious theatre popcorn, sit in our newly updated seats and Riverviewfarmersmarket.com experience the way movies are meant to be seen and heard. DID YOU KNOW? The fresh produce Located in beautiful Creekside Park the vogue theatre Fernie sold at BC Farmers’ Markets usually next to the Elk River with spectacular GivinG the Gift of entertainment since 1908 travel less than 300km, compared to views of the surrounding Rocky the average North American meal at Mountains. The Market opens as part of 2,400km. By shopping at farmer’s the Wildcat Days celebrations on June markets you are directly supporting 28 and continues every Wednesday in farmers and other local businesses. July and August from 5pm – 7:30pm. Special events include Kids Day, Beer FERNIE MOUNTAIN MARKET & Band Night, and new this year – PoP Mountainmarket.ca kids club hosted by Elkford Early Years. This summer marks the 18th year for SPARWOOD FARMERS MARKET the Fernie Mountain Market. The Sparwoodmarket.com market is held on Sundays in beautiful Rotary Park with a shady gazebo, Welcome the weekend with a taste mature trees and a fantastic playpark of the mountains in Sparwood! The for the kids. Hours are 10am – 2pm, Market is held at Titan Park on Fridays July 7 – September 1, plus additional from 4pm – 7pm every Friday from dates in fall. On June 23, find the June 28 – August 30. market at Opening Weekend at Fernie Alpine Resort, and on July 1 at the bcfarmersmarkettrail.com bcfarmersmarket.org 321 - 2nd avenue, historic downtown | 250-423-7111 | : voguetheatrefernie Canada Day celebrations at City FerniemovieS.com Hall grounds. 17 CULINARY NOTES ON FERNIE Chef Jay Squires Cirque Restaurant
This fresh, modern take on cooking and presentation makes Cirque required dining for any food lover in Fernie. Cirque Restaurant is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings during the Spring, and every evening from June 22 – September 2. Celebrate Mom on May 12 with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch, or check out Chef Squires at the BBQ Chef Challenge where he’s planning to present something a little unexpected. — The BBQ Chef Challenge on May 26 Cirque Restaurant is a new addition to the Fernie culinary calendar and is the brainchild of local food enthusiast Kevin McIsaac. McIsaac Head Chef Jay Squires may be new Squires took his passion for Italian has a passion for Fernie flavours, noting to the position at Cirque Restaurant cooking back to Europe, working in that Fernie’s “pub food is good and our — he took over leadership of the both Italy and France, and is now patio fu is strong.” His only lament — Lizard Creek Lodge kitchen late last pouring more than a decade of currently — is not having anywhere year — but it’s a role he’s been working experience into creating a fresh and to get biscuits and gravy on a Sunday towards his whole life. As a 15-year-old exciting menu to enhance the Fernie morning, but as he says, “that's just this in Newport, Wales, he began working culinary scene. His food philosophy month, next month, who knows?” as a restaurant dishwasher and later is simple – keep it fresh, keep it spent a winter as a chalet cook honing tasty. Eschewing traditionally heavier The challenge is a return to a popular his prep skills. From there he travelled elements of Italian cuisine, he is sometime feature of the former to New Zealand and found more work focusing on natural flavour profiles; ‘Taste of Fernie’ event that McIsaac in restaurant kitchens. It’s a story many combining lighter ingredients and raw co-ordinated for the last 7 years of Brits can connect with, and readily- elements and including vegan and its existence. Originally started 20 available restaurant work makes the vegetarian dishes as menu staples. years ago as a way to familiarize locals desire to travel an achievable goal. Summer highlights will include and visitors with the then-nascent seasonally-inspired salads, seafood foodie culture in Fernie during the It was in Australia that the job became a pasta, and charcuterie boards great quieter summer months, it eventually career and Squires found his passion for for sharing. Heartier appetites won’t dropped off the calendar when Fernie’s the industry, first working a fine dining be disappointed with dishes like the restaurants became too busy to restaurant in the Great Barrier Reef locally-sourced elk ragout participate. Now with more restaurants preparing a fresh menu based on each on pappardelle. and more variety than ever before, day’s catch, and later in Melbourne. visitors and locals have a plethora of Arguably one of the world’s top culinary Handmade pasta for dishes including palate-pleasing possibilities. hot-spots, Melbourne attracts and house ravioli and local produce from inspires the best in the industry where Broxburn farms in Lethbridge keep Be sure to check out Chef Jay at the the creative Mediterranean food scene dishes clean and simple, while classic May 26 event and at Cirque Restaurant is heavily influenced by the established desserts including tiramisu, panna cotta while exploring Fernie’s culinary scene. Italian community. and an airy flourless chocolate cake round out the Italian-inspired menu. lizardcreek.com/cirque-restaurant-bar elkvalleyculture.com/events 18 19 Fernie museum
130 YEARS OF FERNIE HISTORY open with a gala reception and be SUMMER WALKING TOURS AT of nearly 6,000 people from nearly augemented throughout the season every corner of the world. On August 1, The Fernie Museum has welcomed over THE FERNIE MUSEUM with related programming. Exhibit on 1908 tragedy again struck this mining 97,000 visitors since it opened to the Join the Fernie Museum for a guided display until September 22. community. In less than 90 minutes, public in 2013. The Museum is housed historical walking tour this summer. the city of Fernie was consumed by a in the former Home Bank Building, Tours are approximately 90 minutes firestorm. Discover stories of heroism beautifully restored with many of the through Historic Downtown Fernie and loss, learn how the town rebuilt in original features still visible. The former and are suitable for wheelchairs just three short years and explore how manager’s office is now the gift shop, and strollers. this event has shaped Fernie as we see and the bank vault houses the guest it today elevator. Stop by and chat with one of Tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays from June 8 – September 1, the knowledgeable information desk Fernie at War staff for events, activity, heritage and plus the first Monday in July, August & September. Tours depart from the Fernie entered the First World War interpretive information and pick up in 1914 with optimism and a sense local maps and guides. Museum at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, or call to book a private tour. $15 per person. of national pride. Five years later, it emerged having experienced staggering PERMANENT & TEMPORARY TOUR ITINERARIES losses and multiple controversies that EXHIBIT GALLERIES threatened to tear the community The main floor exhibit,This Is Our Rum Running and the Whiskey Six apart. Demands for internment of Fernie, explores the legends and TRITES AND WOOD MUSEUM Discover the story of the three larger- enemy aliens, resistance to prohibition mythology, fires and mining disasters, GIFT SHOP than-life king-pin Rum Runners – and moral reform, the consequences and stories of the commercial, sporting, The museum gift shop features a Emilio Picariello, Jack Wilson and Mark of natural and man-made disasters, the and community life over the past 100+ curated collection of items inspired Rogers – who ruled the illicit liquor unprecedented banning of recruitment, years. The exhibit features several new directly by the museum’s collection and trade from Lethbridge to Fernie down and the western labour revolt were all digital kiosks. life in Fernie. Products include books, as far as Spokane, Washington. issues that Fernie faced far from fine giftware, jewellery, children’s toys the front. Opening June 7, From Geisha to Diva: The Great Fire of 1908 and Fernie-inspired items including In 1908, the mines of the Elk Valley The Kimono of Ichimaru examines a Murchie’s Fernie blend tea, Rooftop relatively unknown and misunderstood were booming. Fernie, as a thriving Roasters Coffee, Fernie Ladies regional hub, had grown to a population custom of Japanese culture, beyond Apothecary Soaps, Elk River Apiaries 691 2nd Ave | 250-423-7016 sensationalism to its importance to Honey and more! Japanese society. The exhibit will ferniemuseum.com 20 21 HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE FERNIE Heritage Walk This self-guided walk visits Fernie’s most iconic Historic Downtown buildings and features a variety of architectural styles. Accessible, paved sidewalks | Approx. 45-90 minutes. For a full interpretive tour join one of the Fernie Museum’s Heritage Walking Tours. Read more online at www.tourismfernie.com/ blog/heritage-walk
1 THE ARTS STATION 7 CITY HALL 601 1st Avenue 501 3rd Avenue Was the CP Rail Station circ. 1908 Was the offices of the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal Company circ. 1907 2 FERNIE ELKS LODGE 491 1st Avenue 8 FERNIE HERITAGE LIBRARY Was How Foon’s Laundry 492 3rd Avenue circ. 1908 Was the Post & Customs Office circ. 1907 3 FERNIE MUSEUM 491 2nd Avenue 9 EYE OF THE NEEDLE STUDIO Was the Home Bank circ. 1910 260 5th Street Was the Salvation Army circ. 1909 4 THE BRICKHOUSE BAR & GRILL 10 NEVADOS RESTAURANT 401 2nd Ave 531 2nd Avenue Was the Imperial Bank circ. 1909 Was the ISIS Theatre circ. 1911 5 THE COURT HOUSE 11 URBAN SETTLER STORE 401 4th Ave 701 2nd Avenue Park Place Lodge proudly supports arts and culture in Fernie. circ. 1911 Was the Fernie Livery, Dray & Stay with us and enjoy Fernie’s Historic Downtown with its unique Transfer Co. circ. 1909 6 HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC dining, shops, cafes and attractions. CHURCH 12 FERNIE 901 CONDOS & SPA 521 4th Avenue 901 2nd Ave circ. 1912 Was Fernie High School circ. 1909
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Columbia Basin Institute of Regional History THE KTUNAXA
For over 10,000 years the Ktunaxa lived on lands along the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains; this includes the area now recognized as aqawu kŧu nam (Fernie). The Ktunaxa The Fernie Heritage Library is a place to language is an isolate not connected to discover and nurture a love of literature any other in the world. Their stories and and language. Fun and friendly, warm traditions are deeply connected to and welcoming; a sanctuary for all ages the land. filled with every variety of media. Drop northward and are today known as in to pick up a book or movie to take aqawu kŧu nam, means town Ya·kŧiki, in the Yellowhead Pass vicinity. home, stay a while and enjoy storytime, in the narrow area. Naŧmuq in’s head is near Yellowstone a ukelele class, or a special social event. Park in the State of Montana. His body Curl up in a huge leather armchair by The Ktunaxa people have been in forms the Rocky Mountains.When the the sunny upstairs windows to enjoy the this area since Naŧmuq in fulfilled COMING UP AT THE LIBRARY prophecy was fulfilled, the spirit animals view of the Lizard Range and folklore of his prophecy and placed the Ktunaxa ascended above and are now the guiding old Fernie. More than you imagine, the Spring and summer bring outdoor people as keepers of the land. At that spirits of the Ktunaxa. Fernie Heritage Library brings words events to celebrate the sunshine. time there was some disturbance caused to life. Kick off with theRide with Librarians by a huge water monster known as Live, learn & explore like on May 29, the Lemonade Social on Yawu ni , who killed many of the never before. BUILDING FERNIE’S LITERARY June 19, and the National Indigenous animals. It was decided that Yawu ni HERITAGE People’s Potluck on June 21. As the had to be destroyed. A war party was St Eugene Resort is located an hour Housed in the beautiful historic former temperature soars, head to the Splash formed led by Naŧmuq in, chief of the west of Fernie and is a proudly First Customs & Post Office building in the Park at the Fernie Aquatic Centre for animals. Yawu ni plied the Kootenay Nations-owned luxury resort offering an heart of Fernie, the Fernie Heritage Splish, Splash, Sploosh with DJ Jay (wu·u aqsŧmaknik akinmituk) and important backdrop and environment to Library has provided library services and Ray and the Happy Bus on July 25, Columbia (Mi qaqas) River System. learn about indigenous culture. programs for over one hundred years. and don’t miss Bibbity Bobbity Boo – a The chase went on and on until Speaking Earth Haqaŧpaŧni nam is The Library has been recognized for its fantastical day of fun and whimsy for Naŧmuq in trapped Yawu ni . Yawu ni an exclusive First Nations experience excellence in community programming children in Rotary Park on August 11. was killed and butchered and distributed among the animals. With the inners and offered by the Ktunaxa Nation featuring and engagement and offers three floors Regular programming continues for ribs left over, his ribs were scattered and a series of extraordinary activities. of literature, media and reference kids throughout the summer with now form the Hoodoos that can be seen Visitors can choose an itinerary materials plus office services and crafternoons, lego building, ukulele around the region and his organs were comprised of individual events or select computer terminals. The popular classes and storytime. For adults there’s scattered to create the people. an entire two-day adventure. Library garden is a sunny space to relax Tea and Talk Book club, Knit Clique and with a book or a family picnic during the Walkie Talkie Book Club. More details visit warmer months. In all the excitement Naŧmuq in rose to his feet and stood upright hitting speakingearth.ca 492 3rd Ave | 250-423-4458 his head on the ceiling of the sky. He ktunaxa.org/who-we-are fernie.bclibrary.ca knocked himself dead. His feet went 24 25 INDUSTRIAL HERITAGe Coal mining in the Elk Valley formed Kaiser Resources Ltd. which led to a new era of prosperity in the Elk Valley. Several neighbourhoods in Fernie were developed at this time, Sparwood was founded in 1966 to replace the recently closed community of Michel, and Elkford was founded in 1971. Throughout the 1970’s and ‘80’s, a variety of operators became involved in the industry including Fording INDUSTRIAL HERITAGe Coal Ltd., Esso Resources and Shell Canada. The 1990’s were a challenging Coal mining in the Elk Valley time beginning with the infamous 1991 bankruptcy of Westar Mining, To many, the Elk Valley is a quiet that The Crow’s Nest Coal Company formerly known as Kaiser Resources. mountain location offering abundant headquartered itself centrally between Teck Cominco reopened Westar as recreation and access to wild places and its three main mining operations of Elkview Mine in 1991 and Fording Coal wildlife. Dig a little deeper, and it’s clear Carbonado (Morrissey), Coal Creek reopened Westar’s Greenhills Mine that this area is thriving not only due to and Michel. All three underground in 1992. In 2004, the Elk Valley Coal the recreational lifestyle it offers, but mines have long since ceased Partnership brought all 5 operational also thanks to the industry that operations, and mining is now focused mines together into an efficient and has shaped every aspect of life in on the North-eastern half of the valley, streamlined industrial force with Teck these mountains. from Sparwood to the area north of acquiring full control of all interests Elkford. Five mines are currently in in 2008. For over 120 years, coal mining has active operation; the Teck Elkview Mine quite literally been the bedrock of life in that includes the area where the Michel As the second largest seaborne the Elk Valley. Communities have risen Mine was situated near Sparwood, Coal exporter of steelmaking coal in the up and faded away, roads and rail-lines Mountain (which will cease operations world and Canada’s largest diversified have been built, societies and support in 2019) and Teck Line Creek, resource company, Teck is a significant networks created; all thanks to the Greenhills, and Fording River mines international organisation representing coal mining activity. Local culture has around Elkford. Coal produced in the the Elk Valley across the globe. been founded on a diverse workforce Elk Valley is highly valued in the global Steel produced with Elk Valley coal that includes decades of immigration steelmaking industry. The majority of is used in healthcare, transportation from around the world including the production is sent via rail to the and manufacturing, and is essential in Indian Sheiks, Chinese, Italians, British BC’s west coast and then shipped everyday items like computers, phones and Eastern Europeans, and many overseas. The coal trains that can be and household appliances. With over others. With a total population of seen and heard rumbling through the 40 years of available resources at around 11,000 spread over 75 km, the valley operate 24 hours a day, 365 days current sites, several new potential entire Elk Valley barely approaches per year. the population of many of Canada’s sites undergoing Environmental smaller towns and yet it contributes Mining in the Elk Valley became Assessments, and new companies significantly to the Canadian GDP more stable in the 1960’s with a move including North Coal emerging, the and has one of the most active housing towards open pit extraction following future prosperity of the industry — markets in the province. half a century of fluctuation in the and the Elk Valley — looks very bright. industry. In 1968 J. Edgar Kaiser Teck.com The largest community — Fernie — was negotiated the rights to a large portion Northcoal.ca founded in 1904 around the same time of the current Elkview Mine and 26 27 HWY 43
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The story of coal mining in Sparwood spans over a century, from the first underground mines at nearby Michel in 1899 to some of the most productive open pit mines in the world. In the 1960’s, the original town sites of Michel and Natal Mining Artifacts Sparwood Community were relocated to Sparwood. The Sparwood walking tour reproduces scenes of the 13 17 Cutting and production tools Arch and Train old town sites and their people, and the mining equipment that was used to mine & show early ingenuity. Constructed from recycled the coal. Over the years, coal extraction methods have evolved from picks and 14 bricks from the historical ponies to the massive electric shovels and 240-ton haul trucks of modern surface 15 Mural: Steam Michel Powerhouse. mining. The objects along the walking tour bear witness to the evolution of Engine, 1995 Elk Valley coal mining, from the early 1940s through to the 1980s. One of the first steam engines 18 Sparwood Museum to pass through Michel-Natal. Drop by to learn more about Start this easy self-guided walking tour from the Sparwood Visitor Centre. By Monica Beranek, Amy Sharma, the rich history of Sparwood. Tour walking time approximately 60 minutes. Alayna Berdusco, Laura Patriquin, and Jennifer Zolis 19 Goodman Artifact Despite its small size, this 1973 Terex Titan Truck Mural: Seated Miners, 1 10 16 Coke Ovens, 1989, machinery did heavy work, This vehicle held title of world’s 1989, Dan Sawatsky by Dan Sawatsky including pull¬ing up to four largest, highest capacity haul truck A simple yet evocative depiction A train transports coal from the ten-ton coal cars. for 25 yrs. of the miner’s lunch break. coke oven of the Michel-Natal coal mines. 20 Natal Heritage Signs 2 Balmer North Statue 11 Mural: Track Team, 1995 Interpretive panels explain A memorial to the lives lost in Hometown boys pose after winning the history of the former the mines around Sparwood the East Kootenay Championship mining community. and Elkford. on May 24, 1942. By Michelle Loughery, Amy Sharma, Jessie 3 Mining Artifacts Johnsen, Laura Patriquin & Alayna Follow the marked trail to Berdusco examine a variety of mining 9 artifacts including coal cutting 12 Mural: The War equipment, the Joy Loader Memorial, 1997 and Shuttle, innovations in A tribute to local men and women technology allowing mining in the Army, Navy, and Air Force production to be continuous in World War I and World War and safer. II. By Michelle Loughery, Amy Sharma, Laura Patriquin, Liz 28 Allardice, & Andrea Nunes 29 ICONIC SUMMER PHOTO LOCATIONS
The scenic beauty around Fernie & the Elk Valley shines all year round. Find and photograph scenic viewpoints, historic sights, waterfalls, lakes, rivers and more. Here are just a few of the great locations to capture those trip photos worthy of photo albums and framing. Visit the Fernie Visitor Centre for more details. Hike up Swine Trail to the bench Fairy Creek Falls is a popular, short overlooking Fernie. Intermediate 5km and easy 4km return hike. Start from return hike. Start from the Fernie the Fernie Visitor Centre. Dogs on Visitor Centre. Sorry no dogs allowed. leash only.
Take a scenic chairlift ride up the Elk Old Growth Trail up to Island Lake Chair at Fernie Alpine Resort this Lodge features giant Western Red Maiden Lake at 19th St and 9th Ave in Fernie has great views of Three Sisters and summer. Open daily June 22nd till Cedars. Intermediate 8km return hike. Mt Proctor. Cool off in the lake or enjoy the short trail around it. Sept 1st. Accessible June 7 – Oct 7.
Historic Downtown Fernie with its Dogwood Boat Launch is on the Island Lake Lodge is open to guests and The small community of Hosmer is just Rocky Mountain backdrop. Photograph Community Dyke Trail along the public June 7 – Oct 7. Drive up and 13km NE of Fernie. Along its section of from every crosswalk along 2nd Avenue Elk River, start from Bridge Bistro walk or canoe around the lake. Bigger the Elk Valley Trail you can view ruins between 7th Street and 5th Street. restaurant and walk down-river 1km. day hikes also available. from past mining days.
Enjoy the serene and peaceful walk The Ghostrider Shadow appears on Mt The 1974 Terex Titan at the Sparwood Josephine Falls east of Elkford is an along the river side trail in James Hosmer each sunset. Photograph it Visitor Centre was the world’s largest 83 ft waterfall into a steep canyon and White Park in the Mountain View from the Fernie Golf Club and learn truck for 25 years and continues to be a is an easy short hike from the trailhead. neighbourhood of Fernie. about it at the Museum. highly photographed icon.
30 31 BEANPOD CHOCOLATE FERNIE HERITAGE LIBRARY Artisan producers of chocolate, coffee, gelato and macarons 3 floors of literature and reference materials plus cultural ATTRACTIONs using traditional methods and equipment. regular events & programming. See feature, P26. 691 2nd Ave, Fernie | beanpod.ca | 778-519-5008 492 3rd Ave, Fernie | fernie.bclibrary.ca | 250-423-4458 Open: Tues-Sat 10–5pm, hours may vary Open: Tue, Wed & Fri & 11am–6pm | Thu 11am–8pm Sat 1–5pm ELKFORD VISITOR CENTRE Local information & maps, Elkford Living History MICHEL-NATAL HERITAGE KIOSK interpretive displays. 6 panels interpreting the towns that used to be situated here, Located in the Elkford Community Conference Centre along with heritage, mining, and Ktunaxa Nation content. 750 Fording Drive, Elkford | 250-865-4015 | www.elkford.ca Kiosk is in two locations, one next to the Titan Truck in Sparwood, For hours, see inside back cover and second on Hwy #3 east of Sparwood at the site of former Michel Hotel. FERNIE BREWING COMPANY
Expanded tasting room with 11 core brands & seasonal Sparwood Museum products. Branded merchandise, gifts & growlers. Discover the community and mining history of Michel, Natal, 26 Manitou Road, Fernie | ferniebrewing.com | 250-423-7797 Middletown and Sparwood. Open: April 11–May 31: Mon–Thu 12–7pm, Fri & Sat 12–8pm, 141-B Aspen Drive, next to Sparwood Visitor Centre Sun & Holidays 12–6pm sparwood.ca/museum | 250-425-0560 June 1–September 30: Mon–Thu 11am–7pm, Fri & Sat 11am–9pm, Open May 17–September 2, 11am–7pm Daily Sun & Holidays 11am–7pm Sparwood Visitor Centre & Terex Titan FERNIE CITY HALL & MINER’S WALK Traveler information, interpretive displays and the 1974 Terex Interactive interpretive panels, local Fernie Forge sculpture, Titan measuring 350 tonnes and 66ft long! and The Face of the Miner sculpture. 141 Aspen Drive, Sparwood | 250-425-2423 501 3rd Ave, Fernie | fernie.ca For hours, see inside back cover. City Hall open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Miner’s Walk always open. THE ARTS STATION FERNIE COURT HOUSE & CENOTAPH An active and engaging space for creators and creatives with Award-winning 1909 chateau-style building. Visitors gallery, theatre, studio and meeting spaces. See feature, P16. welcome in grounds and grand entrance. 601 1st Ave, Fernie | theartsstation.com | 250-423-4842 401 4th Ave, Fernie Open: Mon–Fri 10am–3pm tourismfernie.com/activities/attractions/court-house Open: Mon–Fri 8:30am–12pm & 1–4:30pm FERNIE VISITOR CENTRE & OIL DERRICK Traveller information and displays, picnic area and Fairy FERNIE DISTILLERS Creek Falls trailhead. Last Standing wooden oil derrick in BC. Handcrafted artisan spirits and liqueurs featuring local 102 Commerce Road/Hwy 3, east side of Fernie produce. Small batch distillery, tasting room and cocktails. tourismfernie.com/activities/attractions/oil-derrick 531 1st Ave, Fernie | www.ferniedistillers.com For hours, see inside back cover. Open: April 15–June 21: Wed–Fri 4–10pm, Sat & Sun 2–10pm June 22–Sep 6: Wed–Mon 2–10pm THE VOGUE THEATRE Classical-style independent theatre featuring the latest 2D & FERNIE MUSEUM 3D screenings, festival and special events. Permanent & temporary displays, gift shop, special events, 321 2nd Ave, Fernie | ferniemovies.com | 250-423-7111 interpretive walks and local information. See feature, P10. Daily 7pm screenings plus weekend matinees & 9pm screenings 491 2nd Ave, Fernie | ferniemuseum.com 250-423-7016 | Open: Daily, 10am–5:30pm
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FERNIE CHAUTAUQUA AND FALL AT THE ARTS STATION FALL FAIR theartstation.com OCTOBER 8 - 13, 2019 September 19 – 22, 2019 After a foot-stomping season of elkvalleypridefestival.com ferniechautauqua.com summer concerts and creativity for FERNIE, BC Centred on the lawns at City Hall kids, the Fernie Arts Station resets for in the heart of Fernie, the Fernie the fall season. Indie Films Fernie is a Chautauqua is a celebration of heritage monthly screening of a top Canadian or and culture featuring history, music, international feature film, held on the art and feasting. Kicking off with a second Sunday of every month from @ElkValleyPrideFestival #elkvalleypride Festival Host cultural community dinner on Thursday September to April. The series returns evening, festivities continue with Art on September 8 at 5pm at the Vogue after Dark, literary events and live Theatre. music. Explore Fernie’s architectural JOIN US THIS SUMMER heritage with Doors Open and guided Gallery shows continue in the fall, with interpretive tours and enjoy the a free opening reception held at 7pm AT THE BRICKHOUSE atmosphere of Heritage & Art on the on the last Thursday of every month. Burgers and Birds by Beth Gallup A GREAT PLACE TO CHILL lawn. On Sunday, the Fall Fair brings AFTER A DAY ON THE TRAILS together traditional homestead crafts, and Roni Jurgen opens on September livestock and garden skills. Classic 26, and But, do you see in colour? by Jennifer van Popta opens on October carnival games, blue ribbon contests 100% • Featuring a 100% BC and demonstrations will keep the whole 31. The Arts Station is a cultural hub GMO FREE only wine list and beer on tap family entertained, with plenty of live for Fernie and there’s always something MENU going on. See calendars for details • Lunch and dinner music, the Mountain Market and food menu with homemade vendors to round out the weekend. of lively theatre shows, pottery and burgers painting workshops and special events • Open 7 days a week, for kids. 11:30am to close Fernie & Elk Valley • Live music Pride Festival • Thursday Jam Night
October 8 – 13, 2019 EYE PHOTOGRAPHY RAVEN elkvalleypridefestival.com 6 days of fun, friendship, and unity! Come join us as we celebrate pride, diversity, and inclusion in the beautiful mountain town of Fernie. This event is hosted by the Fernie Pride Society.
thebrickhousefernie.com • 401 2nd Ave, Historic Downtown Fernie • 250.423.0009 34 Bisaro Cave – Heiko’s Trail Exploration and curiosity are embedded within our genes. Heiko Socher, one of Fernie’s legendary figures, was instrumental in building Heiko’s Trail just north of town up Hartley Lake Road. Bisaro Cave is one of the highlights along this 20km backcountry trail. Only explored by expert cavers, spelunkers or speleologists, a team in 2018 say this cave is the deepest in Canada and the continental USA.
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