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Raging Elk Kinky Rail Jam Series

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Fri Jan 22 2021. Also includes Fri Feb 26 2021, Sat Feb 27 2021, Sun Feb 28 2021, Fri Mar 19 2021, Sat Mar 20 2021, Sun Mar 21 2021.
Friday, January 22, 2021
Friday, February 26, 2021
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Friday, March 19, 2021
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Sunday, March 21, 2021

Skiers and snowboarders will slide with style at the Fernie Alpine Resort Rail Park as they compete against their peers for the top spot in their respective categories.

This year they have expanded this event into a three-part series. Three events spread over no-school Friday’s through January, February, and finishing up at the beginning of Spring Break on Saturday, 20th March 2021. Each event will see different features being showcase in the rail park by local shredders.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie BC, skiing, Outdoors, family fun, Raging Elk

Virtual Family Photo Scavenger Hunt

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week 1 times. Also includes Sat Dec 26 2020.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Saturday, December 26, 2020

This free activity takes place all over the resort and is fun for the whole family. The following clues will lead you to areas on-mountain and around the base area. Find as many clues as you can and take photo evidence of you & your family. We have great prizes up for grabs!

How to participate

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Fernie BC, scavenger hunt, skiing, Outdoors, family fun

Ski with Santa

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Thu Dec 24 2020.
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Time: 
10:00am - 2:00pm

Celebrate some Holiday Cheer as Fernie Alpine Resort welcomes Santa to the slopes!

Get out and ski a couple of turns with the man in the big red suit throughout the day. He will be sliding around your favorite runs and has special treats for everyone!

More details will be announced soon!

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Christmas, Fernie BC, Santa, skiing, Outdoors, family fun

Free Robot Week for Students and Families Interested in Robotics

Posted: 
May 28, 2020

GLOWS is thrilled to be partnering with Live It to bring you Discovery Foundation Robot Week virtually from June 15-19, 2020.

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robotics, family fun, children, Workshops, Fernie BC

Cabinet of Curiosity

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every week every Friday until Fri May 22 2020.
Friday, April 17, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
Friday, May 1, 2020
Friday, May 8, 2020
Friday, May 15, 2020
Friday, May 22, 2020
Time: 
3:00pm

Join Museum Collections Manager, Lindsay Vallance, for a video series investigating the stories behind our artifact collection. Explore unique objects and how they relate to social, military, fashion and commercial history - both locally and globally.

Visit the Museum blog page for each week's video link: https://ferniemuseum.com/blog/museum/

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Fernie Museum, community, COVID, family fun, Kids

Get It From Their Mama

Posted: 
Mar 20, 2020

There is nothing more rewarding than watching your children thrive on the mountain. Seeing their genuine enjoyment of snow, skiing and shredding. To watch them fall in love with exactly what you love: Fernie powder.

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family, family wellness, family fun, Fernie BC, motherhood, children, Elk Valley

Dog Days of Winter

Posted: 
Mar 09, 2020

Is your dog snuggling by the fire, dreaming of fresh grass, alpine meadows and sunny days at the lake? Not all dogs are built for Rocky Mountain winter weather and by this time of year, some are feeling the effects of the long cold days.

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Dogs, Pets, family fun, Fernie BC, Outdoors

Griz Days: Get Some Turns with the Griz

Event Date(s): 
Friday, March 6, 2020
Time: 
1:30pm - 3:30pm

Join the Griz on mountain at Fernie Alpine Resort for photos.

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Fernie Alpine Resort, Griz Days, family fun, Festivals, Fernie BC, Elk Valley

Griz Days at The Fernie Hotel

Event Date(s): 
Repeats every day until Sun Mar 08 2020.
Friday, March 6, 2020
Saturday, March 7, 2020
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Time: 

The 43rd annual Griz Days are back and The Fernie Hotel is so excited!

They've got The Nova Scotiables band joining us on Friday at 8pm and Saturday at 10pm.

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Griz Days, Festivals, Festival, family fun, Fernie BC, Live Music, The Fernie Hotel

Fernie Pride Society Looks Ahead

Posted: 
Mar 04, 2020

Established in 2016, the Fernie Pride Society supports and connects the LGBTQ2+ community in the Elk Valley and seeks to ensure a safe and inclusive region that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of its residents and visitors. This volunteer-based organization works hard to provide social events, workshops, outreach, community engagement, advocacy, resources and referrals for LGBTQ2+ people of all ages and allies.

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Elk Valley Pride Festival, Fernie BC, Festivals, LGBTQ, family fun, teenagers