Fernie Art Walk
Explore Fernie ’ s art installations , galleries , and working studios on an art walk through Historic Downtown and beyond .
Meet artists and artisans as they work and discover their inspiration , from the charming rose-gold and brick heritage buildings to the surrounding peaks and forests , and the people who live and play here .
For more information , pick up a copy of the Elk Valley Cultural Guide or visit elkvalleyculture . com
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Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide
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Cultural Guide
Published 3 times per year , the guide includes features , stories and listings highlighting art , artisans , food & beverage , and attractions around the Elk Valley .
Pick up a copy at visitor information centres , coffee shops and attractions or download from elkvalleyculture . com
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Fernie Banner Project and Out of the Box Dumpsters
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Fernie Banner Project
The Fernie Banner Project launched in 2005 . Each year , colourful new banners by local artists are produced to line the streets in Historic Downtown Fernie and then spend their second year along Hwy # 3 . In 2014 , the Out of the Box Dumpster project was created to bring art to unlikely places . Locations are constantly changing and can be found all around Fernie . For more information visit theartsstation . com
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As you stroll through Historic Downtown Fernie , visit local coffee shops and boutique stores to find unique local art and gifts for sale .
Around Fernie there ’ s even more to discover including Chainsaw Carver Michael A . Penny open regularly on Highway 3 , plus fine pottery by Sarah Pike on McDonald Ave open by appointment .
Seek out ‘ Ghost Signs ’ on historical buildings , century-old advertising that can still be seen including ‘ Royal Crown Soap ’ on the former Fernie Laundry , now the Elks Hall , and ‘ Photoplays ’ on the former Isis Theatre , now Nevados Restaurant .
Art events held throughout the year include the Columbia Basin Culture Tour , Chautauqua and Pride Festivals , Film Festivals , Mountain Markets from July to September , Fernie Craft Fairs from October to May , gallery openings , live entertainment , workshops , demonstrations , and more !
Explore Fernie with a series of self-guided tours in the free Iconic Fernie Mobile App . Download the App or visit iconicfernie . com
For more information visit : TourismFernie . com or Elkvalleyculture . com
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