What is the Guide?

BC’s Guide to Arts + Culture is the definitive guide to local, authentic experiences in the province of British Columbia.

BC’s Guide to Arts, Culture & Heritage is a free publication created in partnership with local organizations who share a commitment to showcasing the excellence of our creative communities.
For 25 years, we’ve partnered with communities, cultural leaders, tourism organizations, and small businesses to celebrate the diverse arts, culture, and heritage of British Columbia. Through our print guide, online catalogue, weekly news digest, and strong digital presence, we offer a comprehensive marketing platform that connects culture makers with culture seekers across the province.
Sustainability remains at the core of our work. Through our partnership with PrintReleaf, 100% of the paper we use is offset with certified reforestation projects—directed to the regions where they are needed most.
Exploring BC’s creative communities, you’ll uncover adventure, hidden gems, unique historic sites, Indigenous traditions and stories, vibrant arts and culture, culinary surprises, charming places to stay, and much more.
BC’s Guide to Arts & Culture highlights the best of the province: creative communities, cultural getaways, annual festivals and events, artist studios, galleries, heritage sites, Indigenous culture, theatres, art walks, and more.
Every participant featured in the guide carries our RECOMMENDED guarantee—your assurance that each listing represents one of BC’s finest cultural experiences. By curating our participants, we ensure the guide connects you only with authentic and memorable encounters.
Printed every two years, the guide is distributed to over 600 locations across BC. Pick up your free copy at Visitor Centres, heritage sites, museums, galleries, cultural centres, hotels, BC Ferries, or directly at participating locations.
Whether you flip through the print edition or browse online, let the Art Guide be your trusted companion as you discover the very best of BC’s cultural landscape.

Past Issues

The Art Guide has been in print for more than 20 years. Over the years our mission has been to connect the culturally curious with the best of BC’s arts & culture. Check out our archive of past issues here.   Click here to view past issues.