Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fall 2019 Edition | Page 16

HISTORY & CULTURE
fernie Museum
130 YEARS OF FERNIE HISTORY
The Fernie Museum has welcomed over 97,000 visitors since it opened to
the public in 2013. The Museum is housed in the former Home Bank Building,
beautifully restored with many of the original features still visible. The former
manager’s office is now the gift shop, and the bank vault houses the guest
elevator. Stop by and chat with one of the knowledgeable information desk staff
for events, activity, heritage and interpretive information and pick up local maps
and guides.
and Fernie-inspired items including
Murchie’s Fernie blend tea, Rooftop
Roasters Coffee, Fernie Ladies
Apothecary Soaps, Elk River Apiaries
Honey and more!
MAIN FLOOR EXHIBIT
TRITES AND WOOD MUSEUM
GIFT SHOP
The museum gift shop features a
curated collection of items inspired
directly by the museum’s collection and
life in Fernie. Products include books,
fine giftware, jewellery, children’s toys
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This Is Our Fernie explores the legends
and mythology, fires and mining
disasters, and stories of the commercial,
sporting, and community life over
the past 100+ years. Information is
presented through a series of engaging
displays including a timeline, artifact
collections, and digital kiosks. Kids
love exploring the ‘see and feel’
identification boxes and underground
mining tunnel.