Fernie's History - an Overview

Just over a century ago, populated seasonally by First Nations peoples, Fernie was a pristine wilderness. The region remained relatively untouched until the exploration of the Crowsnest Pass in 1873 by Michael Phillips. This discovery, and the sighting of outcroppings of coal, opened the region to the rest of the continent.

The Power of Powder - Tracing Fernie's Ski Heritage

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You are invited to an exhibit by the Fernie Museum. Join us for an Apres Ski Party on January 28th from 4-8PM at the Museum - 491 2nd Ave

Now Available: 2012 Fernie Historical Calendar

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The Fernie & District Historical Society’s 2012 Calendar celebrates the 50th Anniversary of our Ski Hill. For the first time our calendar is printed in color to give the full flavor of events in the more recent past.

Copies of the calendar are available at the Fernie Museum and the following locations:

Carosella
Polar Peek Books & Treasures
Ghostrider Trading
Bear Necessities
Sports Alpine Boutique – on the Hill