The Fernie Chamber went out looking for the perfect location for thier coworking space. Having the coworking space in a central location was a must for us. The Free Press building is located on the east side of the 300 block of 2nd (Victoria) Ave near the southern boundary of Fernie’s downtown commercial district.
The Free Press building is important for its association with the development of the newspaper industry in Fernie and the company’s role in promoting and building local businesses. Its archives are an invaluable resource for information on the history of the Elk Valley.
The Fernie Free Press has served as the voice of Fernie for over a century and is the longest standing business in the community. There are two date inscriptions located on the upper portion of the façade – 1899 corresponding to commencement of business, and 1908 relating to the construction date of the current building.