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and volunteer parishioners completed
this church in 1912. It was and still is
home to Fernie’s largest congregation.
7  THE CROW’S NEST PASS
COAL CO. OFFICES
501 3rd Avenue
Now in use as City Hall
In 1905, the Crow’s Nest Pass Coal
Co. constructed this building as the
head office to manage its expanding
coal mining operations. It also housed
the offices of the Crow’s Nest Pass
Electric Co. and the Morrissey-Fernie-
Michel Railway, subsidiaries of the
coal company. Constructed in cement
blocks, the building survived the 1908
Great Fire and served as a place of
refuge during and after the fire. It has
served as Fernie’s City Hall since 1984.
Located on the grounds, The Miner’s
Walk is a fascinating glimpse into
Fernie’s coal mining heritage. The walk
features interpretive panels, sculpture,
challenges for children, ironwork art
from the Fernie Forge and municipal
garden with picnic tables and benches.
Mayor Giuliano welcomes visitors.
8  THE FERNIE POST OFFICE
AND CUSTOMS OFFICE
492 3rd Avenue | Now in use as the
Fernie Heritage Library
This imposing Romanesque Revival
building reflects Fernie’s importance
as a government centre for the region;
the engraved stone signs above the
entrance to the Post Office and
Customs Office are still in place. The
building, for a time, served as the U