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Take a stroll with the Fernie Museum's interpretive guides this summer and discover tales of conflict, courage, and criminal behaviour.
Walking tours are offered every weekend, July 4th - August 31st.
Duration: Approx 1 - 1.5 hours
Tickets: $10; includes Museum & Gallery admission.
Tours follow paved footpaths. Please come prepared for changing weather conditions - sunscreen, sunglasses, rain jacket, umbrella, bug spray & water are recommended.
All tours are by reservation and start times may vary - contact the Museum to book.
TOURS AVAILABLE:
HISTORICAL HOTEL TOUR; Offered at 6:30PM, Fridays. *6 person minimum to run - waitlist available for smaller groups.
Since its founding, Fernie's historical downtown has featured a series of grand hotels. Some are now gone, but several still stand and have been repurposed. Join Lindsay Vallance to learn the fascinating history of nefarious business dealings, fires, and even tales of Fernie's own Red Light District. *Adult Content included.
THE GREAT FIRE; Offered at 11AM, Saturdays & Sundays
On August 1st, 1908, a wildfire swept through Fernie, razing the town in just 90 minutes and causing over $5 million in property damage. The resulting building ordinances created the town we enjoy today.
RUMRUNNERS! ; Offered at 1PM, Saturdays & Sundays
When prohibition hit Canada, local entrepreneurs did a roaring trade transporting whiskey and other goods between Fernie and the Crowsnest Pass. Events came to a head on September 21, 1922 with a car chase followed by a violent shoot-out which led to a tragic end for Fernie’s bottle king and his young assistant.
