Clean, small but wonderful local fair. Kiddie area, vendors and exhibit halls with all kinds of…read moreribbon winners. Montana has great quilters and they were all on display oh how I wish I could afford one. Their food section of prize winning jams jellies pies cookies you name it it was amazing. All the vendors had great items for purchase and a lot of raffles to buy into for some great prices when the fair is on in August don't miss it.

Visiting Fernie for the weekend, we decided to take a historical tour offered by the Fernie Museum…read more This isn't something that was on the top of my to-do list, but we're visiting with my in laws so more physical activities were off the table. We weren't expecting much to be honest - maybe some dry stories about founding fathers and local politicians, so we were pleasantly surprised with what turned out to be a fascinating story filled with drama and intrigue. Our guide, Lindsey, spun a well-crafted tale of Fernie's early settlers, a story complete with mayhem, mystery and even murder. Who would have guessed? I would highly recommend this tour if you've got an hour to spare. After you're done, drop by the Beanpod Chocolate shop down the street for a freshly roasted coffee and some wonderful gelato or some amazing artisan chocolate.

From the owner: The Fernie Museum highlights the story of Fernie and the Elk Valley from its use by the Ktunaxa as…read morea travel corridor to the Prairies to coal mining to the early development of tourism in its main floor exhibit, This Is Our Fernie. The Museum also features a gallery for rotating temporary exhibits, a museum shop and an archives. Located inside the Fernie Museum is the Trites & Wood Mercantile. Named after the famed Trites-Wood Department Store once located next door, the Fernie Museum's shop features a curated collection of jewelry, clothing and accessories, home décor, books, and stationary which represents Fernie's geography, culture and heritage.