Madrona Gallery is an historic and contemporary fine art gallery serving the community of Victoria and the surrounding area. The Gallery showcases art from both established and emerging Canadian artists to local and international visitors to Victoria.
Side Street Studio in Oak Bay Village, Victoria, has been selling the work of British Columbia artists since 1984. Currently the Studio represents over 360 local B.C. artists and the web site www.sidestreetstudio.com has over 2000 pages of unique and beautiful local artists work. All of our artists work makes superb gifts for any occasion.
Unique, locally crafted and original pottery, jewellery, textiles, glass-art, wood turnings and carvings, sculptures and west coast photography; all unique and one-of-a-kind. There are gifts for every occasion, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, house-warmings, romantic events, thanks you's, good luck and just for you! You can see many of our artists work on Amazon.ca
Sooke is located on the south western tip of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It has a sheltered harbor, and is a scenic half hour drive from BC's capital city Victoria. The Sooke region encompasses East Sooke and the District of Sooke, two communities which are joined across the Sooke Harbour and Basin. Sooke supports quite a wealth of interests, such as music, drama, arts and crafts, photography, gardening, and team sports, through community organizations. Sooke's diversity offers something for everyone. As a part of a temperate rainforest, the Sooke district has one of the most mild climates in Canada. Every summer the Park Watch Program has people in seclected parks for extra security. Typically warm and dry in the summer, the weather is very pleasant. Winters also are also mild with a good amount of rainfall and a rare snowfall. This pleasant climate can be enjoyed while hiking, biking, or horseback riding some of the local trails, or kayaking or sailing in the local waters of Sooke Basin and beyond. For the resident, on this site you'll find current events, news, weather, transportation, parks and recreation, and business listings information. For the tourist visitor, you'll find Sooke region accommodations, BandB's, attractions, dining, the arts, recreation, and fishing and whale watching charters information as well as maps and seasonal events.
Sirota's Alchymy Martial Arts & Life Skills Centre has been Facilitating Personal Empowerment in Children, Youth & Adults via our programs. We are fully committed to bringing out the best in each person in a safe, exciting, nourishing and structured environment. To offer opportunities for All to grow and evolve via Martial Arts Training.
Sirota’s Alchymy is the best martial arts school for the following reasons. They have been successfully in business for over 20 yrs and keep on growing. They have programs available for everyone – children, youth, adults, pre school, special needs, families – and they specialize these programs specifically to suit each particular group’s needs. They have the largest facility available at their Richmond location. They are the best place to go for your child’s birthday party as they have a special birthday room as well as having the whole school privately for your party. They design programs available for schools and other facilities for those who cannot come into their locations. They have an excellent instructor to student ratio. The instructors are absolutely the best you could ever find anywhere. They do much more than excel in teaching martial arts, they instill valuable life skills in children as well as give back to the community both locally and around the world through numerous chartable works.Read more
Develop an appreciation for Taekwondo and Jiu-Jitsu as a sport and as an art, Achieve physical fitness through positive participation, Improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity, Learn self- defense skills, Develop a sense of responsibility for one self and othersThird Eye Martial Arts recognizes its mission to serve members, andthe broader Taekwondo community. We ensure the development ofself confidence, discipline, motivation and a healthy life style through positive participation. Third Eye Martial Arts is committed to instilling a sense of accomplishment in member through respectful and honest means. new location, a private Martial Arts studio in the heart of Vancouver west side which is going to be the headquarters of all other 3 locations we have in Vancouver. The new studio is about 4700 Sqft with two separate training areas and 14 free parking lots. Multiple styles such as W.T.F. Taekwondo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA are offered every day.Third Eye Martial Arts is one of the most successful, active and dedicated martial arts club in Vancouver with over three hundred members.
Had an amazing time training with Third Eye, their workouts are amazing, and learning how to kick is so fun! Would definitely recommend to all my friends :)Read more
Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is an accredited private culinary centre located at the entrance to Granville Island. Small classes, hand-on training and dedicated Chef Instructors give each student the personal attention they need to master the 'art' of cooking and baking. Students operate a bistro (Bistro 101) and bakeshop (Bakery 101). We also provide short programs to the general public that range from wine, beer, cake decorating, teen classes and everyday skills such as knife skills, bread making, stocks and sauces, etc.
We craft chocolates daily in small batches using the finest ingredients available. Our creations begin with the very best raw chocolate from producers in Belgium & France, many of which are single origin chocolates. Each is prized for its unique flavor, aroma, and characteristics.
Welcome to a world of storytelling, graphic art, painting, print making, scultpture, textiles, leather-work, knit work and so much more... welcome to the rich tapestry of cultures belonging to the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast and Canada.
Lattimer Gallery is a commercial gallery specializing in art from the Northwest Coast, located just outside Vancouver's Granville Island. We offer an extensive collection of gold and silver jewellery, as well as masks, panels, bentwood boxes totem poles, argillite, sculptures, paintings and limited edition prints. Peter Lattimer continues the partnerships with artists that were started over twenty-three years ago by his grandmother, Leona Lattimer.
We are a retail art gallery located in the beautiful seaside town of Sidney, just outside Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We represent both young talented artists and established senior artists from British Columbia and other areas of Canada. Several major international artists are also represented. The art works are primarily original oil and acrylic paintings and sculptures in bronze, wood and soapstone. Peninsula Gallery also features a selection of quality limited edition prints.
Always fresh, fun, and new, Paper-Ya, a paper specialty shop, offers Granville Island a beautiful selection of paper from around the world. Archival, art, origami, writing, notebook, and decorative are just a few of the many types of paper we sell. For over 27 years, our business has been located at the heart of Vancouver, celebrating the newest and freshest innovations in paper. Paper-Ya carries paper that is durable and good for the environment, containing plant fibers or recycled materials. Notebooks, journals, greeting cards, fountain pens, and supplies for paper-making are all available at Paper-Ya. Stop by the shop daily to see our selection of paper from around the world. We thank all of our wonderful customers for giving us 27 happy years. Remember, always walk on the bright side whenever you can!
If its paper, and its specil, its here. Another of the gems of Granville Island, Paper-Ya is a terrific place to go for paper of all descriptions. Archival paper, art paper, origami paper, writing paper, note paper and paper cards they have all kinds on offer. For the more daring they even have the supplies you need to make your own paper. They also offer a great little selection of greeting cards and unique and wonderful journals and notebooks that make great gifts. Visit Paper-Ya for unique and wonderful stationery!Read more
The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is a public art museum dedicated to the celebration of art. With vision, leadership and scholarship, we will engage and inspire diverse audiences through exhibition, interpretation and stewardship of the collection.