Places

Always free admission with great hours of operation, drop by the museum at 1505 Bay Avenue in the Trail Riverfront Centre for a look into our collective past. Opened in 2018 alongside its facility partners, the new museum and archives is the latest in municipal infrastructure projects dedicated to the city’s culture and education. Boasting three galleries, an extensive archival holding, and well-stocked Read more...

Trickster’s Hideout is a unique, multi-purpose arts and entertainment venue tucked away in a downtown Squamish alley, blending the energy of a live music space with the intimacy of a café, bar, and creative hub. Designed as a collaborative arts community, it hosts a wide range of programming—from live music, DJs, and comedy to improv, storytelling, workshops, and community meetups—making Read more...

Free cultural activities Tues.-Sat. in July/Aug. U’mista tells an epic story of resistance and resilience and is considered a “must-see” when visiting the region.  The Centre houses a world-famous collection of repatriated Kwakwaka‘wakw ceremonial regalia and includes galleries and a gift shop with hand-made jewelry and carvings by Kwakwaka’wakw artists. Learn about U’mista and the potlatch: https://umistapotlatch.ca credit to Shelanne Read more...

Located on Granville Island, Ukama Gallery is a contemporary art gallery featuring a curated collection of finely crafted Zimbabwean stone sculpture alongside original paintings by local Canadian artists. Ukama showcases diverse local contemporary works that explore landscape, abstraction, texture, and emotional atmosphere through distinctly personal perspectives. Reflecting the artists’ varied backgrounds and practices, the collection of paintings and mixed media Read more...

Valemount Museum and Archives is a heritage museum located in the historic 1914 railway station in Valemount, offering an in-depth look at the history and culture of the Robson Valley. Set across three levels, the museum features exhibits on early railway communities, Japanese internment camps, local pioneers, and war heroes, alongside artwork by regional artists. Visitors can explore immersive displays Read more...

Founded in 1931 on the ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, the Vancouver Art Gallery is recognized as one of North America’s most innovative visual arts institutions. As the largest art museum in Western Canada, the Gallery brings together bold international exhibitions and iconic works from British Columbia, offering visitors an inspiring Read more...

YOUR 9-10 DAY ARTS AND CULTURAL ROAD TRIP ITINERARY ON VANCOUVER ISLAND… Off the coast of BC’s mainland across the Georgia Straight lies Vancouver Island. Promising a true Pacific Northwest experience, a locals vibe in every community and a sense of the relaxed pace of island life, the Island is the perfect place to add to your road trip itinerary. Read more...

Creating arts and crafts in all imaginable disciplines is one productive way that North Islanders make use of their long winter nights. As a result, there is a remarkable range of work on display in galleries and home studios throughout the region. Masks, totems, rattles and exquisite carvings of animals and spirit creatures is a centuries-old tradition for the Kwakwaka’wakw Read more...

A short stay here, stays with you forever. This is the chance to explore closer to home. To become a tourist in your own backyard. On Vancouver’s North Shore, a weekend stay can easily include the region’s top attractions, wild and natural experiences. and city visits with downtown Vancouver just a 12 minute Seabus ride away. A short ferry ride Read more...

The Vernon Public Art Gallery is an important part of cultural tourism in the region, as well as being a centre for educational and cultural activities in the North Okanagan. VPAG presents exhibitions featuring emerging, mid-career and established artists working in a variety of media, including paintings, sculpture, video and installation art. The Gallery is the largest public gallery in Read more...

Beyond film exhibitions. VIFF strives to engage and empower communities, encourage dialogue, educate, and champion local artists. Enjoy great movies at the luxurious VIFF Centre, voted one of the best cinemas in Vancouver and home to the prestigious Vancouver International Film Festival. Be sure to subscribe to VIFF NEWS to find out what’s on now and the latest scoop on the annual festival. Beyond film exhibition Read more...

Incorporated on November 4, 1952, the beautiful and historic Village of Fruitvale sits nestled in the picturesque natural surroundings of Southern BC. The Village is located 16km East of the City of Trail, within the eastern section of the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary, at an elevation of 591 meters. Its 2,033 residents enjoy world class recreation, diverse employment opportunities Read more...

VISAC is a charitable non-profit gallery that exists to support and present the work of emerging and established Kootenay Artists and to provide training opportunities at all levels. Our facilities include an exhibition space, meeting and programming area, and fully equipped pottery and lapidary studios. We are committed to serving the arts in our community and are proud to be Read more...

Watershed Artworks Society is a Not-For-Profit Society in North Delta celebrating more than 13 years of providing opportunities for local member artists to display, promote and sell their works. We represent a diverse range of unique handmade work from local painters, potters, glass blowing artists, welding artists, textile artists, and others. Our volunteers have worked hard to establish Watershed Artworks Read more...

We have something for everyone and for every budget. Whether you are looking for a unique treasure for yourself or are buying for someone else, your senses will be dazzled when you walk into to our store – a magnificent contemporary interpretation of a First Nations Big House. With 27 years’ experience in offering beautiful things, we have selected our Read more...

Support for local arts councils As the regional arts council for the Kootenays, we support a thriving arts, culture and heritage sector and act as a catalyst to build capacity throughout the creative ecology. By convening the cultural sector and offering a comprehensive suite of programs to strengthen the regional arts community, we look to a future where the Kootenay Read more...

As the regional arts council for the Kootenays, we support a thriving arts, culture and heritage sector and act as a catalyst to build capacity throughout the creative ecology. By convening the cultural sector and offering a comprehensive suite of programs to strengthen the regional arts community, we look to a future where the Kootenay region is recognized for its Read more...

The West Vancouver Art Museum builds awareness of diverse forms of contemporary and historical art, architecture, and design, engaging audiences with issues and ideas central to the community and the world beyond. The Museum highlights the work of important creators and innovators and profiles significant events that shape our community, region and country. Read more...

Come experience Whistlers unique history! Explore interactive exhibits, listen to local stories, and discover Whistlers journey from a popular fishing destination in the early 1900s to the world-class resort and community it is today- including the six separate bids that culminated in the 2010 Winter Games. Highlights include a gift shop featuring local authors, a kids area, film screenings, ongoing Read more...

Inspired by nature, Heather creates original fine art paintings and scratchboards depicting wildlife.  She enjoys working in a realistic and detailed style, while also aiming to create something unique with the medium she is working in. Primarily self-taught, Heather began painting birds in gouache in her early twenties after taking some post-secondary art courses.  She later discovered the versatility of Read more...

The online gallery of Paul Ygartua showcases the work of one of Canada’s most prolific and internationally recognized contemporary artists. Based in Vancouver, Ygartua is known for his dynamic, large-scale paintings and murals, with a career spanning decades and exhibitions across Europe, Asia, and North America. This digital gallery serves as both a retrospective and a curated collection of his Read more...

Whether it’s a sentimental gift, a wedding ring, or simply a well-deserved treat, jewellery is something that makes its way into each of our lives. Therefore, it should be special – a piece that you take pride in wearing. That’s where Zadel Jewellery Studio comes in. The company creates bespoke pieces of jewellery that are not only perfect for each Read more...