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!
Welcome to Chemainus, a village nestled between the mountains and ocean along the Cowichan coast. Once founded in 1858 as a logging town, the city is now famous for its outdoor murals and other Chemainus attractions. The Chemainus Mural Project started in 1981 as a community-driven art tourism experience. As of right now, there are more than 70 giant murals and sculptures for visitors to see. Some of the other notable Chemainus attractions include the Chemainus Theatre Festival which features a wide range of entertainment from classic plays to contemporary musicals. Visit Chemainus and immerse into the local culture and you definitely won’t be disappointed
