The Fernie District Historical Society was founded in 1964 and is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Fernie by collecting and displaying photographs, artifacts and documents relating to Fernie's development. Homeless for the first 15 years, the Society struck an agreement with the Holy Family Church to use the vacant rectory behind the Church as a museum site. Displays in the museum were designed to showcase life in Fernie in the early part of the twentieth century.

Fernie Museum Project Community Survey

With the signing of the 25 year lease with the City of Fernie, the BC Hydro Building is in the care of the Fernie and District Historical Society. This distinctive heritage treasure in the historic centre of town is the perfect location for Fernie’s new museum and information centre, a vibrant addition to Victoria Avenue’s attractions, helping to ensure our downtown continues to the centre for business, arts and culture in our community.

In order to better understand what the citizens of this area would like to see happen at their museum and information centre, we have created a survey that we would love for you to complete for us.

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Thank you for your assistance as we work to bring a new museum to Fernie. Your participation will help ensure that the new museum is a reflection of our community.