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 bean to bar. Freshly
roasted coffee, gelato (summer only) and macarons made
in-house.
691 2nd Ave, Fernie | beanpod.ca
778-519-5008 | Open: Daily 10–5pm
FERNIE BREWING COMPANY
The Elk Valley’s only brewhouse, producing 9 core brands and
a variety of seasonal and limited edition brews. FBC reopens
from renovations at the end of June.
26 Manitou Road, Fernie
ferniebrewing.com | 250-423-7797 | Open: Mon-Thu 10am–
7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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, and geocache.
102 Commerce Road, off Hwy #3 at the Eastern gateway to Fernie
tourismfernie.com/activities/attractions/oil-derrick
SPARWOOD MUSEUM, MINING ARTIFACT &
MURAL WALKS
Discover the community and mining history of Michel, Natal,
Middletown and Sparwood. Follow a series of mine artifacts
into downtown Sparwood to see the famous wall murals.
141-B Aspen Drive, next to Sparwood Visitor Centre
sparwood.ca/museum | 250-425-0560
Open Daily: 10am–4pm, until September
SPARWOOD VISITOR CENTRE & TEREX TITAN
Visitor Centre and location of the 1974 GM Terex Titan –
once the world’s largest truck measuring 350 tonnes and
66ft long!
141 Aspen Drive, Sparwood | 250-425-2423
Open Daily: 9am–6pm, until 7pm on Fridays, until September
MICHEL-NATAL HERITAGE KIOSK
A series of six panels detailing the history of the Michel-
Natal 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, P28.
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.
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