Seeking authentic cultural experiences? Whether you are native to BC or visiting, Art-BC is your source for road trips and itineraries, studio tours and other guides adventures in the province.
British Columbia is a limitless landscape to explore both supernaturally and culturally. Guided experiences are often the perfect place to start your next journey into discovering the unique cultural footprint of creative communities across the province.
Experience Vancouver Island’s many studios, sip Okanagan wine from an artsy B&B, snap pictures of Northern BC’s totem poles, take a refreshing dip in one of the Kootenay’s lakes, discover the past and pan for gold in the Cariboo, or treat yourself with some Vancouver gallery hopping!
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Nanaimo is situated on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. One of the main things to do in downtown Nanaimo is a visit to the Nanaimo Museum, located in downtown on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw Nation. The museum offers a variety of critically acclaimed exhibits including the ones being brought from the Canadian History Museum, the National Gallery and the Vancouver Art Gallery. Other art attractions include the Nanaimo Ceramic Arts - Studio & Gallery which showcases ceramics, paintings, jewelry and fibre arts. The studio also offers 1-2 day workshops for all ages. Apart from museums, the city also has the Port Theatre, which is an 800-seat theatre located downtown. Additionally, the city also hosts the annual Jazz Festival that showcases many local artists Beautiful scenery and a rich local culture make downtown Nanaimo a great destination for art enthusiasts.
Every community has its own unique cultural footprint.
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