VANCOUVER’S BUSTLING CHINATOWN IS A TREASURE WITHIN THE CITY, A MUST SEE FOR EVERYONE! The Adventure begins at the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden (Rated by National Geographic as the #1 Urban Garden), then winds through diverse specialty shops and merchants featuring products from crispy skin ducks, barbequed meats, Read more [...]
Tours & Excursions
Art-BC’s extensive list of BC guided tours and excursions lets you tap into the best the province has to offer! Food, wine, history, and more await your discovery!
Undoubtedly, British Columbia is full of authentic, active and immersive guided tours. Experience food, wine, artist studios, and historic adventures while exploring the beauty of BC!
To begin, take a cruise aboard the historic Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tour in New Westminster! Next, take a self guided mapped art tour through the Canadian Rockies on the Robson Valley Art Tour. Finish off your evening with the Vancouver Food Tour, showcasing the best restaurant gems in Vancouver’s vibrant neighbourhoods.
So long as your passion guides you, these tours will get your blood pumping, mind engaged, and all five senses energized. Enjoy chatting with an artist in their studio, sipping wine in the Okanagan, or experiencing first hand the culinary delights of Vancouver, all of this and more can be found with Art-BC.
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Castlegar Sculpturewalk
Sculpture Capital of Canada™ Castlegar Sculpturewalk is a annual rotating exhibition showcasing thirty outdoor sculptures, from national and international artists, in Castlegar’s downtown core. From May to October the public can vote on their favourite piece via ballot, and the winner of this People’s Choice Award is purchased by the Read more [...]
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Forbidden Vancouver
FORBIDDEN VANCOUVER WALKING TOURS Discover Vancouver’s dirty history. Now staging acclaimed walking tours Prohibition City, Lost Souls of Gastown and special event Secrets of the Penthouse. Your storyteller will lead you on an adventure along cobblestone streets and down moonlit alleys to the little-known locations and hidden secrets of Vancouver’s Read more [...]
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Murals of Chemainus
The Chemainus Mural Project, started in 1981, is the world’s leading community-driven art tourism experience. Spurred to save a community from certain economic collapse, the Chemainus Mural Project has delighted and inspired millions of visitors and ultimately became the blueprint for community mural projects globally. Come to this quaint seaside Read more [...]
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Naramata Self-Guided Studio Tour
We are 8 artist studios nestled between vineyards, wineries, orchards & breathtaking vistas along, what is known as the “Naramata Bench”. What we offer is a self-guided driving tour where you will meet artists who have chosen to live and work in this unique & beautiful setting. You will find Read more [...]
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Nelson & District Arts Council – Artwalk
NDAC ArtWalk – 31 Years and still thriving 31 years of supporting local art and artists. ArtWalk is presented and produced by the Nelson and District Arts Council (NDAC). NDAC is a registered non-profit organization that was formed in 1969 as the Kootenay Columbia Arts Council. All board members are local Read more [...]
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Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours
All aboard the M.V. Native! This authentic paddlewheeler is modeled from the ships that used to travel British Columbia some one hundred years before her. Departing from Westminster Quay, you will relive the excitement of the 19th century. Bringing the history along the Fraser River alive. The Native is available Read more [...]
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Park Royal Art Walk
Come explore this unique beach-side destination in beautiful West Vancouver, minutes from Downtown. Park Royal is home to over 200 stores, restaurants, cafes & services among a picturesque charming indoor & outdoor setting. There is so much to see and do, it is worth the visit! SHOP a mix of Read more [...]
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Purple Banner Tour
A non-profit society showcasing the abundant and varied artistic talent on the Sunshine Coast. Pick up the free monthly Arts and Cultural Calendar for events, exhibits and workshops or the Purple Banner Studio and Gallery Guide providing locations of flying banners indicating ‘arts at work’. Visit the CCA’s interactive website Read more [...]
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Quadra Island Year Round Studio Tour
17 artists working in a wide array of mediums open their studios for the 2019 season. Pick up a free brochure and map on the Quadra ferry, Tourist Info Booth on Quadra, Info Centre in Campbell River or at Quadra Island resorts. Some artists are open every day with no Read more [...]
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Robson Valley Art Tour
A True Canadian Arts & Culture Experience… take a self guided mapped art tour through the Canadian Rockies! Contact us to confirm availability, you book flights & we take care of the rest. Visit www.robsonvalleyarttour.com
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Rocky Mountain Art Tour
A True Canadian Arts & Culture Experience… take a self guided mapped art tour through the Canadian Rockies! Contact us to confirm availability, you book flights & we take care of the rest. Visit www.rockymountainarttour.com A once in a lifetime dream vacation… Travel the parkway to world renowned tourist destinations Read more [...]
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Salt Spring Year-Round Studio Tour
If you’d like to taste the very best of what Salt Spring has to offer, nothing compares to the mix of creativity, hand-made art and world-class craftsmanship that you can enjoy on the island’s famous Studio Tour. The Studio Tour makes it possible for you to watch artists while they Read more [...]
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Vancouver Food Tour
Vancouver Food Tour’s guided culinary tours showcase the best restaurant gems in Vancouver’s most vibrant neighbourhoods and beyond. Unlike other tours, we lead you away from tourist traps instead of towards. A passionate team of local food and drink experts entertain guests on the delectable and informative tours. Our guides Read more [...]
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Vancouver Mysteries
Solve a murder, complete a secret mission, or save the planet. In a Vancouver Mysteries game you and your friends are the heroes of your own adventure. You’ll collect clues as your mystery unfolds on the streets of downtown Vancouver. Choose from any of our three games: Gastown murder mystery Read more [...]
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Vernon Heritage Murals
The Downtown Vernon Association has invested considerable resources into the creation of the 28 amazing works of art that grace our downtown buildings. These murals depict the history, culture, scenery, and folklore that made Vernon what it is today. The mural project was a multi-year collaborative effort that included youth Read more [...]