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The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is one of British Columbia’s most significant public art museums, located in a tranquil, park-like setting just outside downtown Victoria. Housed in a unique combination of contemporary exhibition spaces and the historic 1889 Spencer Mansion, the gallery blends heritage architecture with modern design. Established in 1946, the gallery has grown to hold the largest Read more...
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Gallery Merrick is a contemporary fine art gallery located in downtown Victoria, showcasing a curated collection of works by emerging and established Canadian artists alongside select international talent. Founded by curator Joe Bembridge, the gallery is dedicated to supporting living artists and fostering creative growth, with a strong emphasis on originality, diversity of perspectives, and artistic innovation. Its collection spans Read more...
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At the University of Victoria Legacy Art Galleries, art works to promote dialogue around issues that matter. Our exhibitions and programs activate research and learning through university and community collaborations. The Legacy Art Gallery Downtown is UVic’s primary art gallery space. It is a lively and engaging centre for art that is easily accessible to the community and features rotating Read more...
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Madrona Gallery specializes in contemporary and historic Canadian paintings and sculptures. Since its opening in 2010, the gallery has hosted over 100 exhibitions and highlighted some of the best of Canadian art. Madrona has become a leader in the region for sourcing rare and important works by some of Canada’s most influential artists and provides a welcoming space and excellent Read more...
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Mark Loria Gallery is one of the leading indigenous art galleries in the world specializing in contemporary art from the Northwest Coast of Canada. Based in downtown Victoria, BC – and grateful to be on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples – The gallery produces four to six new exhibitions every year, supplemented by ongoing new works by gallery Read more...
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Victoria Market Collective is a community-driven retail collective that showcases locally made and Canadian artisan goods, offering a year-round “market-style” shopping experience in the heart of Victoria. Originally launched as a pop-up in 2020 to support artisans affected by the loss of in-person markets, it has since grown into a permanent platform connecting hundreds of makers with shoppers who value Read more...
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Discover Art at the Fairmont Empress Where timeless elegance meets contemporary creativity. We’re thrilled to welcome you to our newest gallery location at the iconic Fairmont Empress in Victoria, BC. Known for its storied charm and beautiful Inner Harbour views, the Empress now also plays host to a thoughtfully curated collection of contemporary artwork—both inside our gallery space and throughout the Read more...
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Discover British Columbia at the Royal BC Museum. From coastal forests to the depths of the north Pacific, explore our gallery and immerse yourself in tales of where we’ve been and where we are going. Experience authentic artifacts and highly realistic settings as you journey to the Ice Age and spot a Woolly Mammoth. Dive under the ocean and check Read more...
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Songhees Tours is an authentic Indigenous owned-and-operated experience led by the Lək̓ʷəŋən People. Our ancestors have called this land home since time immemorial, and we are honoured to share our stories where they happened—with honesty, care, and love. Built with the support and trust of our Elders and community, our tours are more than excursions: they are acts of resistance, Read more...
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The Metchosin International Summer School for the Arts – ‘MISSA’ is a non-profit society, focused on offering a wide range of art classes, taught by exceptional art instructors. Our faculty and participants, come from all over Canada and around the world. Over the two weeks that MISSA runs each summer, a web of magic is spun, fostering individual skill development, Read more...
