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. The Chemainus Festival of Murals Society restores, maintains and introduces new murals as the occasion arises.
Come to this quaint seaside town and follow the yellow footsteps to discover more than 70 murals and sculptures depicting Chemainus’ colourful past. View murals in the Historical Series, the Emily Carr-inspired series and the new Community Mural Series. To make your visit even more memorable play the piano in our new mural In Tune With Nature and take a contemplative stroll through the Chemainus Labyrinth.
To make your visit more enjoyable, please drop by the Chemainus Visitors Centre to buy your Official Mural Guide. Proceeds from the sale go to the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society.
This art installation project, funded by the Japanese Canadian Legacies Society (jclegacies.com) and managed by the Chemainus Festival of Murals Society, remembers and honours the Japanese Canadians in Chemainus and depicts their contributions to the community. The installation ties in with None Came Back, an exhibit highlighting the deporation in 1942 of 300 Japanese Canadians from Chemainus. Saturday, September 19, 2026 1:00 Read more...
