History
Fernie’s history starts way back in 1898 with the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, and the start of coal production in the Elk Valley. The new town of Fernie took shape opposite the CPR tracks, to the north of the original settlement. People built more
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substantial houses, while the business community hired contractors to build estates, retail stores and office buildings. By 1910, Fernie’s businesses and their buildings were firmly established. They had expanded their stores and offices to serve a more diverse community of 6,000 people. The Great Depression brought Fernie to its knees, reducing both population and prosperity. Only government subsidies kept the stagnant coal industry alive until the 1960’s when Japanese markets revitalized mining, and coal became once more, as it remains today, a pillar in Fernie’s economy. Tourism has also played its part in Fernie’s past. Fueled by enthusiastic residents, Snow
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