Explore Fernie's creative side on a self-guided art tour of public works.
Fernie Art Walk Tour Map
A self-guided tour of Historic Downtown Fernie's artisan galleries and locations.
Click on the image above to access the online version, or click here for the PDF - Fernie Art Walk.
DOWNTOWN GALLERIES, STUDIOS & COMMISSIONED ARTWORK
- The Arts Station, A Hardy Town Sculpture & Grow with the Flow Mural
- 601 1st Ave.
Programming, workshops, gallery shows, studio time, concerts & shows . Hours vary. Monthly exhibits in the Foyer Gallery. Sculpture & Mural always accessible off Station Square. Host of the popular Wednesday Socials Downtown Concert Series every summer.
- hsquared gallery
- 598 2nd Ave.
Paintings by resident artist & owner Tara Higgins, plus pottery, lighting, jewellery, textiles, paintings and photography by acclaimed Canadian artists.
- Fernie Arts Co-op
- 572 2nd Ave.
Open most days. Gallery space featuring the work of over 40 artists from paintings & drawings to sculpture & soap.
- Studio 562
- 562 2nd Ave.
Open limited hours. Fine Art by Leanne Stothert & guest artists.
- Elevation Gallery
- 532b 2nd Ave.
Open Thursday - Sunday. Paintings and fine art from around the region.
- Polar Peek Books
- 482 2nd Ave.
- Open Daily 10am - 5:30pm. Extensive collection of books, toys, puzzles, games cards, travel guides, art & gifts.
- Fernie Museum
- 491 2nd Ave.
Open daily 11am - 4pm. Permanent & rotating museum & art exhibits.
- Eye of the Needle Gallery & Studio & Blue Fern Sculpture
- 260 5th St.
Limited Hours. Felt artist in residence. Artisan glass, metal and fibre art, plus jewellery & candles.
- Element Jewelry + Objects
- 571 2nd Ave.
- Open Tue - Sat 11am - 5pm. Handcrafted gold and silver jewellery by master goldsmith, Matt Martin & Scandi-inspired homewares.
- The Miners Walk, front lawn of City Hall
- 501 3rd Ave.
Outdoor. Interpretive exhibit with Fernie Forge sculptures and 'Face of the Miner' by Jeff de Boer.
- All Kinds of Beauty Mural,
- Corner of 2nd Ave & 7th St.
Outdoor. A large scale mural by Michael Hepher celebrating the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of Fernie.
- All Aboard Mural
- 551 1st Ave
- A deeply symbolic mural by Erich Stoffels on the wall of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #36.
THE FERNIE BANNER PROJECT
Since 2005, Up to 40 works of art have been selected annually and turned into beautiful art banners. These banners are hung from the light posts along 2nd Avenue in Historic Downtown Fernie, and when the new banners arrive each year the ones on 2nd Avenue are moved to the highway for a second year.
The banners provide a colourful and interesting welcome to Fernie, highlighting the diverse local arts & culture scene and welcoming visitors to explore and see our spectacular surroundings through someone else's eyes. Featured works include paintings, drawings and mixed media art from professional & amateur artists of all ages, plus photography, glasswork, pottery, quilting, sculpture, fibre art, metalwork, installations and more.
OUT OF THE BOX DUMPSTER PROJECT
From 2014 – 2024, the 'Out of the Box' Dumpster Art Project brought art to the public via a special program to paint public dumpsters in Fernie. A weekend of dumpster painting was held annually to create new has beautiful works of art, which can now be found at many locations around town.
OTHER ART & ARTISANS
- 'Wolf' by Liam Monahan & the Monster Truck by Milarkey
- behind The Royal, 501 1st Ave.
- Aiden Lindsay Murals
- in the laneway behind Elks Hall (1st Ave) and on the side of The Castle on First (1st Ave)
- A colourful abstract landscape, and wings to take a selfie with.
- The Fernie Cenotaph
- Fernie Courthouse, 401 4th Ave
- Outdoor. Visit Fernie's tribute to our fallen heroes.
- The House behind the Raging Elk Adventure Lodge
- 891 6th Ave.
- Completely painted by local artist Troy Cook - peek through the hedge to see this amazing installation-style art piece.
- Fernie Mountain Market, Rotary Park.
- Sundays in July, August & September, 11am - 2pm.
- Craft stalls & local produce.
- Fernie Craft Fairs
- Three locations at: The Arts Station, Elks Hall & Fernie Senior's Centre.
- Dates held in Fall, November, December, March & May each year. Extensive art & artisan stalls.
- Chainsaw Carver - Mike Penny
- working studio on Hwy 3 on the west side of town (1439 McDonald Ave/Hwy 3).
- Open most days and by appointment.
- Sarah Pike Pottery
- Home studio located on McDonald Avenue.
- Call 250-430-7937 for an appointment.
- Find more art for sale or to enjoy when you visit: on the walls of Big Bang Bagels, Mugshots, Freshies Fernie Cafe, Lunchbox, TD Canada Trust, Coal Town Goods, Ghostrider Trading Company & The Green Petal.
