Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide - Winter 18-19 | Page 4

FEATURed Winter Events
MOUNTAIN MAGIC AT FERNIE ALPINE RESORT
DECEMBER 22–JAN 4
Experience the magic of the festive season at Fernie
Alpine Resort with a chance to meet and take a photo
with Santa, spellbinding holiday horse-drawn sleigh rides,
candlelit dinners, live entertainment, and fun for little
ones with the Griz Kidz Holiday Program.
SCENIC SNOWCAT RIDE & LUNCH AT ISLAND
LAKE LODGE
DAILY, DEC 20–JAN 6 (EXCEPT DEC 25)
JAN–MARCH | THU, FRI, SAT & SUN
Experience the winter wonderland of the Ancient
Western Red Cedar Forest on a snowcat ride to
idyllic Island Lake Lodge. A delicious lunch awaits with
spectacular views of the Lizard Range from the Bear
Lodge Restaurant, along with time to snowshoe or cross-
country ski. Optional add-on spa services also available.
Reservations required. PH: 250-423-3700
HOME ROUTES – CHEMIN CHEZ NOUS
HEARTLAND RAMBLE
FEBRUARY 8, MARCH 10, APRIL 7 | MOUNTAIN
MEADOWS CLUBHOUSE, ELKFORD
Committed to bringing touring musicians to rural &
remote areas, the Home Routes series features a variety
of English and French-speaking singer-songwriters in an
intimate ‘house concert’ environment. Artists include
Montreal’s Aleksi Campagne, Newfoundland’s Earl &
Coffin and Claire Ness from the Yukon. See calendar for
dates and ticket details.
11th REEL CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL 
JANUARY 25–27 | VOGUE THEATRE, FERNIE
A celebration of the rich diversity and creativity of
the Canadian Film Industry, RCFF is a 3-day gala
presentation of the year’s top features and shorts
with two receptions. The festival opens with a gala
presentation and welcome reception on Friday evening
and continues with an eclectic selection of films, a
young film-makers competition and complimentary
programming. Tickets now on sale.
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