Fernie & Elk Valley Culture Guide Issue 2 Fall 2016 | Page 11

BEANPOD CHOCOLATE
One of just a handful of artisan chocolate makers in the
entire world producing chocolate the traditional way. Watch
antique chocolate making machines, sample chocolate nibs
and learn about the process from pod to bar. Freshly roasted
coffee, gelato and macaroons made in-house.
691 2nd Ave, Fernie BC V0B 1M0 | beanpod.ca
778-519-5008 | Open: Tue – Sat 10am – 5pm, hours may vary.

FERNIE BREWING COMPANY
The Elk Valley’s only brewhouse, producing 9 core brands
and a wide range of seasonal features and limited edition
brews. Tasting room, growler sales & refills and FBC
branded merchandise.
26 Manitou Road, Fernie BC V0B 1M5
ferniebrewing.com | 250-423-7797
Open: Daily, 10am – 5/6pm, hours may vary.

THE FERNIE OIL DERRICK
The last standing wooden oil derrick in BC. Relocated to this
spot from the Flathead Valley in 1984. Interpretive panels,
picnic area, Visitor Information Centre, Nature Centre and
geocache.
102 Commerce Road, off Hwy #3 at the Eastern gateway to Fernie
tourismfernie.com/activities/attractions/oil-derrick

SPARWOOD MUSEUM
Discover the community and mining history of Michel,
Natal, Middletown and Sparwood. Visual and oral histories
and displays of heritage artifacts.
120 Spruce Ave, Sparwood BC V0B 2G0
sparwood.ca/visitors/history | 250-425-6443
Open: Mon – Thu, 11am – 4pm

TEREX TITAN, MINE ARTIFACTS & DOWNTOWN
MURALS
Welcoming Visitor Centre and location of the 1974 GM
Terex Titan – once the world’s largest truck measuring 350
tonnes and 66ft long. Follow a series of mine artifacts into
downtown Sparwood to see the famous wall murals.
141 Aspen Drive, Sparwood, BC V0B 2G0 | 250-425-2423

MICHEL-NATAL HERITAGE KIOSK
A series of six panels detailing the history of the MichelNatal communities that used to be at this location. A part of
Sparwood’s heritage, these panels include history of discovery,
mining and the Ktunaxa Nation. See feature, p24-25.
Kiosk is in two locations, one next to the Titan Truck in Sparwood,
and second on Hwy #3 east of Sparwood at the site of former Michel Hotel.
sparwood.ca/visitors/history | 250-425-6443

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