The Fernie Museum and
Visitor Information Centre
At the centre of Historic Downtown, the Fernie Museum and Visitor Information
Centre makes its home in the 1908 Home Bank building. Learn all about Fernie’s
rich and dramatic history and heritage, things to do, attractions, upcoming events,
festivals and more.
INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS AND
INNOVATIVE DISPLAYS
SUMMER GALLERY EXHIBIT AND
PROGRAMS
This Is Our Fernie explores the legend
of a curse, fires that razed the town to
the ground, and mining disasters that
cut like a knife through the community.
This main floor exhibit includes the
interactive Fernie Faces audio/visual
programs to explore history through
the eyes of early residents, a mine
tunnel and Discovery Drawers for the
little ones to peek into, and a timeline
that documents Fernie’s evolution
spanning an entire wall.
Currents: Artists Explore the Elk River.
The Elk River has multiple identities
– it is a mountain river fed by glaciers,
a place for recreation for residents
and visitors alike, and it offers some of
the best fly-fishing in North America.
Located in the 2nd floor gallery, this
exhibit explores the river’s impact
through artworks by local artists and
interactive interpretive panels and
activities. A program of special events
further explores the Elk River.
Summer walking tours will be offered
every Saturday and Sunday throughout
July and August. Advance registration
is recommended but not required.
8
691 2nd Ave | 250-423-7016
ferniemuseum.com