Top 20 Things to Do in Fernie, Fall 2026

Top 20 Things to Do in Fall

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Visit Historic Downtown Fernie lined with century-old heritage buildings, shops, restaurants, & attractions. Download the FREE Iconic Fernie App! Enjoy self-guided tours including Family Fun, Heritage, Arts, Dining, Nature, Best Views, and Paleo Trail.
Go fly fishing for cutthroat or bull trout on the Elk River. Local guides available! Hit the driving range or play a round at Fernie Golf Club. Take a nature walk or easy hike to Fairy Creek Falls or the Montane Trail Network. Ride Fernie’ s extensive mountain bike trails. Rent bikes from our local bike shops. Relax at one of Fernie’ s spas, book a yoga class, mobile massage, or a sauna session. Taste local spirits at Fernie Distillers, sample local brews at Fernie Brewing Company or try locally roasted coffee at Rooftop Coffee Roasters.
Visit Beanpod Chocolate, Coffee and Gelato for a taste of artisan chocolate and learn about the bean-to-bar process. Pick up the Birding & Wildlife Viewing Brochure and go wildlife spotting. Get up high and challenge yourself on the Mt. Fernie or Castle Mountain Trails.
Pick up a free copy of the Fernie & Elk Valley Cultural Guide to learn about local arts, heritage, artisans, environment, food & beverage, and creativity.
Take a self-guided Heritage Walking Tour of historic sites and visit the Fernie Museum. Visit playgrounds at Rotary, Prentice, or Parkland Terrace Parks, or Fernie Courthouse. Take a day to hike & bike and discover the Fernie Ammonite and the refreshed Coal Creek Heritage Trail leading to the new Suspension Bridge. Practice skills & tricks at the Skills & Dirt Jump Bike Park or Skate Park in town. Play pickleball, tennis, volleyball, basketball or disc golf at local courts and parks. Check out the latest blockbusters and special screenings at the Vogue Movie Theatre. View local works of art on the Fernie Art Walk. Enjoy new gallery shows every month.
Attend one of Fernie’ s many great events, programs, live music, markets or festivals. Visit fernieevents. com for listings.
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