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Creative Communities Feature: Haida Gwaii & Prince Rupert

BC’s North draws those that aren’t afraid of the elements, those who are willing to get their hands dirty, those who understand that there is not bad weather, just bad clothing. If you’re dressed right, the North is a year round playground. Take a trip to the island of Haida Gwaii and discover the preserved history of the Haida people whose arts and culture is still dynamically alive today. Spend a few days in Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert and celebrate the unique arts and culture destinations of the region.

Tourism Prince Rupert

Surrounded by lush rain forest, this port town is home to charming historic buildings, independent galleries, funky shops, and restaurants. Prince Rupert is the spot where you’ll experience a bustling mix of industrious and laid back daily life. Spend a few days here to celebrate the diverse arts and culture of the region. For a more comprehensive list of things to do, transportation, and more, visit the Tourism Prince Rupert website.

Prince Rupert’s Crest Hotel

Prince Rupert’s Crest Hotel is situated in the heart of downtown Prince Rupert. From its humble beginnings in 1961, the original 44 unit motel has evolved into a Four Star Canada Select property offering travelers 108 beautifully appointed guest rooms, many with stunning views of Prince Rupert Harbour. Experience the breath taking views of Prince Rupert’s magnificent harbour, pristine mountains and soaring eagles. Book your stay at the Crest Hotel here.

Museum of Northern BC

The Museum of Northern BC is located in an amazing cedar longhouse-style building that overlooks the ocean. The museum offers guided tours that provide visitors the opportunity to explore over 12,000 years of history and culture on the northwest coast. Visitors are invited to observe First Nations artists working in the carving shed and to browse the spectacular selection of Northwest Coast First Nations carvings and jewellery in the Gift Shop. Visit the Museum’s website for exhibition and event details.

Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llangaay

The Haida Gwaii Museum at Kay Llangaay offers a fascinating look into Haida Gwaii culture from diverse perspectives. Explore Haida knowledge, scientific information, natural specimens, and oral history all blended together with the amazing art of the region. With fluid and constantly changing exhibitions, the Haida Gwaii Museum is committed to using art as a means of facilitating creative dialogue that encourages a holistic and critical exploration of the multiple, diverse ways to understand Haida Gwaii. To see what amazing things the museum has going on right now, visit their website for event and exhibition details.

All About U Arts

Run by contemporary Haida artist Ben Davidson, All About U Arts is a gallery and workshop that specializes in Haida art, custom and traditional woodcarving, original and limited edition artworks in various mediums. With both traditional and contemporary art, visitors are welcomed to explore several thousands of years of history all through art. Head to Davidson’s website and get a taste of some of the amazing works that his gallery represents.

Miles of temperate rainforest and rugged shores create an intensely wild environment and the Stillness of the land stands in stark contrast to the undulating surf of the Northern Pacific Ocean. Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert offer fascinating studios, galleries and other rich arts destinations that represent the rich culture of this region. In Northern British Columbia, you will find a stimulating blend of old and new, surrounded by an unspoiled masterpiece: sparkling lakes, tumultuous rivers and never ending landscapes. Visit this creative community and create your own Northern BC adventure.

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Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art | Chinese Canadian Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver
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January 1, 2025
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Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore Read more...
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Vancouver Arts District – Self Guided Tour
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Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...
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Sunshine Coast Purple Banner Studio Tour
Sechelt
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Year Round Tour of Artists’ Studios Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine whether an appointment is required. See Read more...
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Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 2, 2025
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For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and the world alike. In April 2024, the Royal BC Museum entered into a 20-year loan agreement with the Terry Fox Centre and the Fox family to care for, manage and preserve the legacy and personal belongings of Terry Fox. The van and a series of informational panels are Read more...
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Jonathan Hunt House

Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 18, 2025
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This ceremonial house and museum installation allows visitors to enter a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, BC. To refresh the space, the museum brought in master carver and artist Richard Hunt, Jonathan Hunt’s grandson, who helped Read more...
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Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
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January 25, 2025
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January 25, 2026
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When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
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Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Burnaby
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February 1, 2025
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February – September 2025 Part 1: February 8 – May 17, 2025 Part 2: May 27 – September 27, 2025 Exhibit Opening + Artists’ Conversations: February 13 and May 29, 6 – 8pm In our 25th anniversary year, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) celebrates the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of Japanese Canadians with the “Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity” Read more...
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Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
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February 1, 2025
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
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