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!
100 Mile House, 150 Mile House, Bella Coola, Burnaby, Campbell River, Chase, Coquitlam, Comox, Courtenay, Cranbrook, Dawson Creek, Delta, Duncan, Fernie, Fort St. John, Gibsons, Golden, Haida Gwaii, Invermere, Kamloops, Kelowna, Kitimat, Lake Country, Langley, Logan Lake, Lund, Merritt, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Osoyoos, Parksville, Peachland, Pemberton, Penticton, Port Alberni, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Prince George, Quesnel, Revelstoke, Richmond, Rossland, Sechelt, Sidney, Smithers, Sooke, Squamish, Summerland, Sun Peaks, Surrey, Terrace, Tofino, Ucluelet, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, West Kelowna, West Vancouver, White Rock, Whistler, Williams Lake
Situated between the Fraser River and the U.S. border, the city of Surrey is currently the fastest-growing city in the Metro Vancouver area and is set to surpass Vancouver in the near future. Due to its high population, Surrey offers a lot to explore in terms of art and culture. The Museum of Surrey consists of the main building and three heritage buildings on the east side of the museum. The museum’s mission is to connect the diverse population of the city and celebrate its past, present, and future. The Surrey Art Gallery is another major attraction. The gallery specializes in digital art, with over 10,000 local and international artists having shown their work here. The Surrey Art Gallery Association gift shop is a great addition to the gallery experience and offers a wide selection of unique and finely crafted items. Additionally, Surrey has a significant East Indian influence, which is reflected in dining, with the Surrey Spice Trail being a major guide to dining in the city, featuring some of the best restaurants. With its diverse and rapidly growing population, Surrey has a lot to explore!
Every community has its own unique cultural footprint.
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