There are plenty of things to do in Fernie this November, from live music and film festivals to Ghostriders hockey, art exhibitions, community celebrations and outdoor recreation.
November is an opportunity to enjoy Fernie’s trails while conditions permit, support community events, discover the local arts and culture scene, and reconnect with friends before winter arrives.
Here are 20 activities and events to enjoy in Fernie throughout November 2026.
1. Walk the Fernie Valley Pathway
Enjoy a riverside walk or bike ride through Annex Park, past the duck pond and along the Elk River. The 5.2-kilometre pathway is a great option whenever conditions permit.
2. Mountain Bike Montane and Ridgemont
November can offer additional riding on lower-elevation trails when they remain dry, snow-free and open. Check trail conditions and avoid muddy trails.
3. Explore Historic Downtown Fernie
Discover independent shops, cafés, galleries and heritage architecture along 2nd Avenue. Follow the self-guided heritage walking tour featuring 16 historic locations.
4. Enjoy the Fernie Aquatic Centre
Head indoors for swimming, family recreation or a workout. A reliable option when November weather makes outdoor recreation less appealing.
5. Try Indoor Climbing
The Jeff Lakes Climbing Wall at College of the Rockies hosts drop-in climbing and bouldering on Mondays and Wednesdays, with equipment rental available.
6. Cheer on the Fernie Ghostriders – November 6, 7, 10 and 28
Catch junior hockey at the Fernie Memorial Arena. The November 6 and 7 games feature the team’s new Remembrance Day Poppy Jerseys, with the jerseys available for purchase at Saturday’s Booster Table.
7. Visit the FAST Ski Swap – November 6–7
Buy or sell winter sporting equipment at Max Turyk. This community event is an opportunity to get equipment sorted before the snow season.
8. Watch A Luxurious Experience – November 6
Fernie’s Dylan Siggers and Paul Genovese premiere their latest snow-sliding film at the Vogue Theatre, featuring two winters of powder adventures with fellow riders.
9. Discover Where Light Leaves a Trace – November 6–23
Visit the Arts Station for a free exhibition featuring cyanotype artwork inspired by Fernie’s landscape.
10. Experience Live Music at Knox on 2nd
November’s concert calendar features Geneviève Racette on November 8, Mia Kelly with Basset on November 19, and Michael Bernard Fitzgerald on November 21. Three opportunities to enjoy Canadian musicians in an intimate venue.
11. Attend the Remembrance Day Service – November 11
Honour Canada’s veterans and those who continue to serve. The parade leaves the Fernie Legion at 10:30 a.m., followed by the commemorative ceremony at the Fernie Courthouse Cenotaph at 10:55 a.m.
12. Visit the Christie Lea Gaetz Exhibition – November 13
Attend the opening of Solo Expedition, an artistic exploration of the mind and soul, at 341C 3rd Avenue.
13. Attend the Fernie Ski & Board Film Festival – November 14
Celebrate mountain culture at Knox on 2nd with Teton Gravity Research’s Actually, It Is Rocket Science and Matchstick Productions’ The Way Out, featuring Fernie’s Dylan Siggers. The festival supports the Fernie Volunteer Ski Patrol.
14. Celebrate 20 Years of 88 Keys – November 14
The 88 Keys Grand Piano Society presents an anniversary concert with acclaimed pianists Jesse Plessis and Luis Ramirez, alongside students and teachers, at Mountainside Community Church.
15. Discover the Richard Crump Retrospective – November 19 Onward
The Fernie Museum presents an exhibition and online auction featuring paintings by the late Fernie-connected artist. The exhibition continues through February 8, 2027.
16. Watch Wayward – November 19
Fernie Ladies On Edge presents this documentary chronicling four decades of women who transformed snowboarding. The Fernie premiere takes place at the Vogue Theatre.
17. Enjoy Ella’s Naughty Bingo – November 20
Ella Lamoureux returns to The Pub at Park Place Lodge for an adults-only evening of drag entertainment, comedy and bingo.
18. Celebrate at the Mogul Smoker – November 21
Fernie’s legendary pre-winter celebration returns with music, bonfires, dancing and a grassroots mountain-town atmosphere. The location and full lineup are still to be announced.
19. Rock Out with BC/DC – November 21
Canada’s AC/DC tribute band returns to The Northern Bar & Stage for a late-night rock show.
20. Attend the Snow & Avalanche Workshop – November 28
The Elk Valley Snow & Avalanche Workshop brings snow professionals, mountain guides, patrollers and recreationalists together at Knox on 2nd to discuss snow science, avalanche forecasting and mountain safety.
Enjoy November in Fernie
November is more than the wait for winter. It’s an opportunity to experience Fernie’s restaurants, shops, arts, music, trails and community life while looking forward to another season in the mountains.
For additional events and updates, visit the Fernie.com Events Calendar.