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Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island

The Island’s gentle coastal climate means outdoor activities are in season early, from biking to boating and birding, and its one-of-a-kind laid-back atmosphere means relaxation, inspiration, and rejuvenation. It’s no wonder this region boasts more artists per capita than anywhere else in Canada.

The mild sea air, rich soil, and temperate climate of Vancouver Island all combine to create ideal conditions for growing some of the most unique wines in the world.  While the varieties of grapes are similar to those found in the wine centres of Europe, Vancouver Island’s regional wines are crafted with an intense variation. Considered by many to be the “Wine Islands,” here wine connoisseurs are offered an opportunity to taste both familiar and eclectic flavours, layered with the experimentation and eccentricities of the area’s wine producers.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of lush emerald meadows and panoramic ocean views, a trip through the Wine Islands is a warm and welcoming tour, offered by passionate vintners and artisans eager to tempt the discerning palette.

Perfect pinots are best paired with succulent local cuisine and Vancouver Island delivers. From marionberries to melons, free-range beef to brussels sprouts, Vancouver Island is a gourmand’s dream. Community farmers’ markets abound from Qualicum Beach to Metchosin, with wharfside restaurants, luxurious dining rooms, and cozy local eateries steps in between.

Discovering the heritage and culture of the Vancouver Island region is an exciting journey into the past, rich with fascinating tales that capture the imagination and are full of insight into our modern society. In British Columbia’s capital city of Victoria, uniquely situated on the island, museums and historic sites present captivating portrayals of the past, while contemporary arts and cultural events celebrate the vibrant creative spirit that thrives in BC.

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Victoria

Vancouver Island

The Island’s gentle coastal climate means outdoor activities are in season early, from biking to boating and birding, and its one-of-a-kind laid-back atmosphere means relaxation, inspiration, and rejuvenation. It’s no wonder this region boasts more artists per capita than anywhere else in Canada.

The mild sea air, rich soil, and temperate climate of Vancouver Island all combine to create ideal conditions for growing some of the most unique wines in the world.  While the varieties of grapes are similar to those found in the wine centres of Europe, Vancouver Island’s regional wines are crafted with an intense variation. Considered by many to be the “Wine Islands,” here wine connoisseurs are offered an opportunity to taste both familiar and eclectic flavours, layered with the experimentation and eccentricities of the area’s wine producers.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of lush emerald meadows and panoramic ocean views, a trip through the Wine Islands is a warm and welcoming tour, offered by passionate vintners and artisans eager to tempt the discerning palette.

Perfect pinots are best paired with succulent local cuisine and Vancouver Island delivers. From marionberries to melons, free-range beef to brussels sprouts, Vancouver Island is a gourmand’s dream. Community farmers’ markets abound from Qualicum Beach to Metchosin, with wharfside restaurants, luxurious dining rooms, and cozy local eateries steps in between.

Discovering the heritage and culture of the Vancouver Island region is an exciting journey into the past, rich with fascinating tales that capture the imagination and are full of insight into our modern society. In British Columbia’s capital city of Victoria, uniquely situated on the island, museums and historic sites present captivating portrayals of the past, while contemporary arts and cultural events celebrate the vibrant creative spirit that thrives in BC.

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Vancouver Art’s District – Self Guided Tour

Vancouver Arts District – Self Guided Tour
Vancouver
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January 1, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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Welcome to the Vancouver Art Walk, an initiative designed to showcase the remarkable galleries and art spaces in the Vancouver Arts District. Our mission is to collaborate with commercial and non-profit galleries and creatives to provide visitors with an exceptional and well-curated tour that can be enjoyed at their own pace. Our carefully crafted map presents a selection of the most Read more...
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Sunshine Coast Purple Banner Studio Tour

Sunshine Coast Purple Banner Studio Tour
Sechelt
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January 1, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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Year Round Tour of Artists’ Studios Look for the flying PURPLE BANNERS all along the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. Wherever you see a PURPLE BANNER, the arts are at work. In many cases, but not always, the banner is an invitation to drop in. Please refer to the specific listing to determine whether an appointment is required. See Read more...
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Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art | Chinese Canadian Museum

Chinese Canadian Museum
Vancouver
Date:
January 1, 2025
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September 28, 2025
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Vancouver, BC (September 4, 2024) – The Chinese Canadian Museum is launching a brand new exhibition inside the Poy Family Gallery titled Reshaping Collections: Where History Meets Art from September 25, 2024 to September 28, 2025, featuring unique art creations by six diverse Chinese Canadian artists from across the country. These artists were invited to reinterpret historical and cultural objects and materials that explore Read more...
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All Things Terry

Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 2, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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For 44 years, Terry Fox has been an inspiration to Canadians and the world alike. In April 2024, the Royal BC Museum entered into a 20-year loan agreement with the Terry Fox Centre and the Fox family to care for, manage and preserve the legacy and personal belongings of Terry Fox. The van and a series of informational panels are Read more...
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Jonathan Hunt House

Royal BC Museum
Victoria
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January 18, 2025
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December 31, 2025
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This ceremonial house and museum installation allows visitors to enter a recreation of the house of Chief Kwakwabalasami, the late Jonathan Hunt, a Kwakwaka’wakw chief who was born and lived his life in the community of Tsaxis, near Fort Rupert, BC. To refresh the space, the museum brought in master carver and artist Richard Hunt, Jonathan Hunt’s grandson, who helped Read more...
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Emily Carr: Navigating an Impenetrable Landscape

Vancouver Art Gallery
Vancouver
Date:
January 25, 2025
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January 25, 2026
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When Emily Carr (1871–1945) wrote about landscape paintings—her own and those of others—she would sometimes describe how an eye might move through the imagined space in the work. It is striking, then, that so many of her own paintings create an experience of dense, impenetrable forest that confounds such forward movement. In many cases, the viewer is tantalized with the Read more...
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Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity

Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre
Burnaby
Date:
February 1, 2025
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September 30, 2025
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February – September 2025 Part 1: February 8 – May 17, 2025 Part 2: May 27 – September 27, 2025 Exhibit Opening + Artists’ Conversations: February 13 and May 29, 6 – 8pm In our 25th anniversary year, the Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre (NNMCC) celebrates the vibrant and diverse artistic expressions of Japanese Canadians with the “Umami: Savouring Artistic Nikkei Identity” Read more...
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Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist I Bill Reid Gallery

Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art
Vancouver
Date:
February 1, 2025
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February 5, 2026
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Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art presents: Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of work by renowned Haida artist Kihl ‘Yahda, Christian White. Curated by Sdahl Ḵ’awaas, Lucy Bell, it features highlights from Christian’s career alongside pieces by his apprentices. Known for his masterful argillite carvings, jewelry, and monumental works, Christian began Read more...
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