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Offi cial Visitor Guide
CHEMAINUSCrofton &
Thetis Island
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CHEMAINUSSpring 2013 Crofton & Thetis Island
CONTENTSArriving 4The local museum 5Touring the town 6Wednesday Mar ket 7Murals 8Eating out 9Local art 10 Bluegrass Festival 11Chemainus map 12Live music 13Play outside 14-15Local shopping 16-17Chemainus Theatre 18 ArtBeat 19Local events 20What to do 21Wi-Fi 22Accommodations 23B&B Guide 24Crofton 25Thetis Island 26
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The Chemainus Valley Historical Society is on the threshold of a wonderful new era with the expan-
sion of the Chemainus Valley Museum.We have been working hard to develop our plans for the
future look of our museum and have now joined forces with the Chemainus Visitor Centre. Our organization has just developed the new plans, which will give the museum an additional 3,749 square feet, divided into three floors.
We will also be building the new Visitor Centre, which will have just over 900 square feet on each of its new two floors.
Everyone is excited about this new development and feels this match will be wonderful for these two organizations.
With the help of the North Cowichan Municipality’s fund-ing of $150,000, the Visitor Centre will be finished by the spring of 2014 and will hopefully be starting the new sum-mer season in its new building.
In the last five years, the Chemainus Valley Museum has received hundreds of wonderful tins spanning over the last two centuries and many other beautiful antiques into its Artefacts section and now has run short on storage area. We have also had many donations of photographs and his-torical books, leaving our Archival area straining at its seams.
With no more room to display these wonderful items, the museum needs greatly to expand its boundaries to bring these items out into displays for everyone to view. The organization does not wish to turn any historical item away and hopes that the public will support the new growth of the museum
We are open to any and all comers, school groups and tours — our philosophy is that if you enjoy the museum, please support it by donation.
Starting at Easter, we will be open seven days a week, and we hope to see you soon.
The Chemainus Valley Historical Society is holding a sod turning ceremony on April 5 to put into motion the building of the new addition to the museum and the Chemainus Visitor Centre. The goal is to have the building finished on the exterior by the summer of 2014. The inside of the museum will be revitalized and joined with the new expan-sion, and the plan is to be reopened by the 25th anniversary of the museum in 2016.
The Chemainus Valley Historical Society has been working on the new layout of the museum and hopes to impress everyone with new and better displays. At this time, every-one is working hard to raise the funds needed to com-plete this job and hopes that the general public can see its way in contributing the funds necessary to finish the job. Donations towards this expansion can be made in person at the museum or by mail to:
The Museum Expansion Fundsc/o The Chemainus Valley Historical Society
Box 172, 9880 Water Wheel CrescentChemainus, BC
V0R 1K0 Income tax receipts will be issued for donations.The year 2013 is the Chemainus Valley Historical Society’s
50th anniversary. Keep watch for our special anniversary celebration in August.
Also, join us in our July 1st family day of fun at Water Wheel Park.
By Norma GreerChemainus Valley Historical Society
So many ways to get here!
By CarThe Trans Canada Highway goes from one end of Vancouver Island to the other. The entrance to Chemainus is prominently set along the high-way so visitors from the northern and southern portions of the Island can just take a picturesque drive, take in the views and make their way to Chemainus year-round.
By FerryVisitors can come to Vancouver Island by ferry and drive or take one of the public transit options to Chemainus. There is daily ferry service between Tsawwassen and Victoria and between Vancouver and Nanaimo. There are bus and taxi options to travel to and from ferry terminals. Visitors to and from Thetis Island can take a ferry right to Old Town Chemainus as well. Visit www.bcferries.com for more informa-tion and for ferry schedules.
By BoatThose seeking a nautical adventure can stop over in Chemainus at the community marina.Call Harmon at 250-246-4655 to book a reser-vation at the marina.Boat moorage is also available at two marinas at Thetis Island.
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Come for the murals,stay for the experience
By AirThe Nanaimo Airport is located in Cassidy, just 15 minutes away and offers service from Air Canada, WestJet and Island Express. See www.nanaimoairport.com for more. You can also fly into Victoria and travel to Chemainus by bus or car.
Chemainus has it all — rich history, culture and unique shopping and dining experiences.
Visit our vibrant town just minutes off the Trans-Canada Highway on Vancouver Island, and you’ll find a community where the conveniences of modern life mesh seamlessly with the rich colours of the past. The community of about 4,100 is located about 30 minutes south of Nanaimo and about an hour north of Victoria. Winding along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and surrounded by majestic mountains and scenic farmland, this is a town that truly offers some-thing for everyone.
The town is perhaps best known for its beautiful murals showcasing the town’s rich history. More than 100,000 visi-tors come to take in the sights each year.
But you will find much more in Chemainus. Chemainus is the perfect place to get away from the everyday, escape on a romantic weekend or relax with the family.
The town offers plenty of unique shopping opportunities and chances to treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of our cozy restaurants or drop into a bakery or coffee shop for a quick treat. You can enjoy spa services or a round of golf, take in a world-class show at the Chemainus Theatre Festival or soak up the town's history by exploring the Chemainus Valley Museum.
Chemainus Valley Museum expanding and joining forces with Visitor Centre
This architect's drawing depicts the new, expanded Chemainus Valley Museum and Chemainus Visitor Centre.
The Visitor Centre is expected to be completed by summer 2014, while it is hoped the museum will be
finished in time for its 25th annivesary in 2016.
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There are many ways to explore Chemainus The Chemainus Wednesday Market is a hub of activityCome to Waterwheel Park on a Wednesday during the
summer, and you'll find a wonderful array of flowers, baked goods, farm-fresh produce, sweets, crafts and more.
The parking lot of Waterwheel Park in downtown Chemainus becomes a hub of activity from the last week of May until the end of September, as people gather to celebrate everything that can be grown, produced and made locally during the Chemainus Wednesday Market.
Each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this intimate little market provides a venue for about 40 diverse vendors sell-ing a wide range of products. This lively and unique market supplements what is available in the local stores and offers you the perfect place to start exploring the rest of this charming little town and all its cafés and shops.
During the market, you will also have a chance to hear live music in the park.
There are so many different ways to get around Chemainus. You can choose from walking tours or a
variety of options provided by Chemainus Tours.Chemainus Tours offers numerous fun and unique travel
options, including horse-drawn carriage, trolley and steam train. Tours leave from Waterwheel Park at various times throughout the day during the late spring and the summer.
Want to explore the town at a slower pace? Take in the sights and sounds with a historical walking tour. Join Isabel Askew — who was married to town founder George Thomas Askew — and her daughter Julia as they share what Chemainus was like during its infancy.
Contact the Chemainus Visitor Centre at 250-246-3944 for more information about the historical walking tour.
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World-famous muralsArt is all around us, and nowhere
is that more obvious than in Chemainus.
Chemainus has become wor ld-renowned for its gorgeous outdoor murals, which celebrate local history, people, faces and works of ar t. The first murals appeared on Chemainus’ buildings in the early 1980s when it was decided that a revitalization project was needed to bring people to town. The first suggestions of painting flowers on building walls turned into painting the history of the town on the walls. There are now 44 murals and 10 sculptures around town, and Chemainus has built
a world-class reputation around its art. The collection of murals in Chemainus features two Emily Carr pieces created from a new series.
The latest addition is one of the most unique — a 3D mural at The Silver Mine on Chemainus Road. The mural is titled Unknown Miner, and it was cre-ated by Terry Chapman of Ladysmith.
The mural, unveiled last June, is based on a photograph from the BC Archives and features a coal miner pushing an ore car t out at the Lenora Mines. What’s most unique about this par-ticular mural is that it has been sculpted into a 3D piece, with sound piped out
from the store. It is the only mural in town that has a soundtrack.
Many of Chemainus’ murals were inspired by photographs, and they are very accurate portrayals of time gone by. Visit the Chemainus Visitor Centre and ask to see the book Water Over the Wheel to see the photos that gave the artists their ideas. If you’re lucky, you might catch artists touching up the murals as you walk around town.
***You can purchase a souvenir mural
map at the Chemainus Visitor Centre.For more information about the
murals, visit www.muraltown.com.
Tempt your tastebudsFeel like eating out?
You can take a tour around the globe at one of the many fine restaurants in Chemainus that serve a variety of international specialities.
Try tempting treats from one of our unique bakeries, including a wide range of delicious gluten-free options at Utopia Bakery.
Treat yourself to some ice cream from the new Little Bear Ice Cream Shop in the scenic Secret Garden or grab some coffee, tea or a specialty drink at one of the cozy light fare spots around town.
There are numerous eateries and cafés around Chemainus that offer a delicious lunch or a scrump-tious dinner — to eat in or take out.
You really will find something for every palate in Chemainus.
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You'll find an abundance of artIt’s no wonder that a town known for its outdoor art gallery is home to so many
talented artists. Art lovers always make sure to stop at The
Gallery at the Chemainus Theatre Festival, which displays ar twork and houses a gift shop offering original pieces from more than 100 artisans from across B.C.
The Potter y Store on Willow Street features a variety of pieces from talented Vancouver Island potters and also invites guest artists to show their work.
Morgannes Uniquely Chemainus, a new shop that has opened up on Willow Street, features local art and carvings.
Bound To Be Different is now open on Chemainus Road, and you'll find many unique hand-crafted items.
For more handmade artwork, visit Sheryl Sawchuk’s gallery and studio on Croft Street.
The Chemainus Wednesday Market in the Waterwheel Park parking lot is a great place
to find local artwork, and it runs Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the end of May to the end of September.
The new Ar tBeat is bringing ar t into Chemainus’ streets. Running Friday nights from late June to late August, this event fea-tures local artists, music, entertainment and demonstrations during an art walk and street party on south Willow Street.
Interested in making your own art? Visit Crafty Cuppa Ceramic Studio and Gourmet Café on Chemainus Road to paint your own pottery. Crafty Cuppa is also working on a new tile mural project after being approved to produce a new mural for downtown Chemainus. Tiles can be purchased and painted in a “paint-by-numbers” style, and studio facilities and materials will be provided.
Outside the downtown core, many home-based artists from Saltair to Crofton who open their homes. In Crofton, Lito’s Café displays and sells work by local artists.
For the love of bluegrassChemainus is quickly becoming
a destination for bluegrass and mountain music lovers!
Every summer, we host the two-day Chemainus Bluegrass Festival, and it is a real highlight for many people. This year, the festival, presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Ar ts Society, takes place July 27 and 28 at the Waterwheel Park bandshell.
Many fabulous performers have already been lined up. Vancouver band Highrise Lonesome will make its first trip to Chemainus, and we can’t wait to hear Sue Malcom (vocals, guitar, clawhammer banjo), Vic Smyth (vocals, mandolin, rhythm guitar), Don Fraser (vocals, resophonic guitar, lead guitar), Jay Buckwold (five-string banjo) and Stu MacDonald (vocals, upright bass).
The band 5 on a String will also
be visiting us from Vancouver for the first time. The band features Gordie Sadler (banjo, lead and tenor vocals), Tim Eccles (mandolin, lead and tenor vocals), Hugh Ellenwood (fiddle, lead and bass vocals), Garry Stevenson (gui-tar, lead and baritone vocals) and Dan Mornar (upright bass, lead and tenor vocals).
You’ll also see The Hub City Ramblers,
the latest offering from mandolin ace Ira Pelletier of Nanaimo.
Also joining us will be The Maple Mountain Boys from the Cowichan Valley, who won the band competition at the last Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival.
Bluegrass Fever, considered “one of Vancouver Island’s most well-liked bands,” will also take the stage during the Chemainus Bluegrass Festival.
As a special treat this year, the Chemainus Cloggers will perform on the main stage on Sunday afternoon.
The festival features a Saturday show from 11 a.m. until after 9 p.m. at Waterwheel Park. There will also be a Sunday show on the main stage in the park from 11 a.m. until after 5 p.m. and a Sunday brunch at the Legion.
For more information and updates, visit www.chemainusbluegrass.com.
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Loving live musicWhether you make music or appreciate it, there are
so many opportunities for music lovers in Chemainus.Twisted Sisters Tea Room hosts biweekly Old Time
Jams, alternating with biweekly Acoustic Jams, while the Willow Street Café hosts a monthly Open Mic Songwriters Night and a monthly Wooden Instrument Night. Mount Brenton Golf Course holds monthly Blues Nights in its clubhouse, and St. Michael’s Church presents a monthly series of classical music concerts.
There are a variety of musical events put on by the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre and Royal Canadian Legion, and Dawn Adams presents a seniors’ musical review each spring. In the summer, the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society presents music festivals and Music in the Park at Waterwheel Park.
The Crofton Hotel Pub brings you great live music, and in Saltair, you can catch live music at the Saltair Pub.
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Awaken your sense of adventure and fun with our marine playground for paddlers, boaters, and sand-castle builders!
Enjoy a hike on our trails or a take a walk along the seashore. Our historic downtown offers unique shopping, heritage
artifacts, and award-winning cinnamon buns. Stay for a night – or a week – and discover all that Ladysmith has to offer.
You’ll find unparalleled small town charm in Ladysmith on the 49th Parallel.
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Much of Chemainus’ true beauty lies in the great outdoors. Pack a lunch, grab your map and get exploring. You'll find impressive forests, extensive trails, relaxing beaches, flora, fauna, lakes, fishing, diving and so much more.
Trans Canada Trail — The nation-long trail has spread into the Cowichan Valley, including Chemainus, and was recently extended from Garner Road to Crozier Road, south of Mount Brenton Golf Course. See www.tctrail.ca or www.trailsbc.ca for details.
Askew Creek Wilderness Trail — This trail is accessible from Oak Street in Chemainus. There are eight kilometres of trails to wander, and you will find some of the largest Douglas firs in North Cowichan.
Echo Heights — This second-growth for-est is home to great Douglas Firs, swamps and numerous critters, including the at-risk red-legged frog. Enjoy the annual Camas Fest each May. Access is located along Echo Heights, off Victoria Road and Channel Boulevard.
Chemainus Lake — This place is perfect for dog walking and has a dock for fishing. The lake is well-stocked. Circle the lake and explore two dif-ferent types of forest.
Fuller Lake — Fuller Lake offers fishing, boat-ing, tennis, swimming and lots more.
Stocking Creek Park — Beautiful trails and a picnic area make Stocking Creek Park the perfect place for a nature walk. One of the trails leads down to the creek, where you can view a breathtaking waterfall. Parking is just off Thicke Road. Park amenities include a picnic area, trails, parking and toilet facilities
Waterwheel Park — This park in downtown Chemainus features a working waterwheel and carv-ings hidden in trees. There is a playground for children and easy access to the Chemainus museum. The park is also home to the bandshell, which features musical acts.
Dive deep — Divers have the unique opportu-nity to explore the world’s only Boeing 737 artificial reef off the coast of Chemainus. Spot sea creatures and explore the underwater plane, as well as historic shipwrecks. For information, call 250-252-0758 or visit www.divemaster.ca.
Visit Kin Beach — This lovely park offers a wide expanse of lawn, plus a play area for children.
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Explore the beach or use the boat ramp. Get paddling — It is possible to explore the beauty of Chemainus
and Crofton from the water while on a kayak. Sealegs Kayaking Adventures (250-245-4096) can get you exploring.
Go golfing — Mount Brenton Golf Course stands at the entrance to town. The 18-hole course is open to public play and offers RV parking, a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and practice area. Call 250-246-9322 for more information.
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Shopping ExperiencesUnique Tilley and French Dressing. The store is located in a former bowling alley, and the transformation of the space into a retail outlet is worth a visit in itself! Chemainus is also home to the Golden Hanger, which specializes in high-quality con-signment clothing, and great clothes can be found for great prices at the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop.
If you want to pick up something for your garden or are looking for some gardening tips, stop by Sandpiper Garden and Glass. Etc! on Willow Street offers a funky mix of bead-ing supplies, lotions and soaps, and specialty dog items.
Leave downtown and start walking south along Chemainus Road, and you’ll find seven original Mill Houses dating back to the late 19th century. Continue walking to The Silver Mine on Chemainus Road. Besides being home to Chemainus’ latest 3D mural, The Silver Mine carries some of the best B.C. native silver art and hand-crafted jewelry.
A trip to Chemainus wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Vancouver Island Soap Factory. This unique facility on Oak Street includes a bright and cheery retail outlet and the factory, where fabulous natural and organic soaps, lotions, hair care and body care products are created.
Saltspring Soapworks has opened a new store on Willow Street, and inside, you’ll find artisan soaps and body care products, all made by hand with natural ingredients.
Pamper yourself by visiting one of our local spas. The
Flowering Tree Natural Spa offers full spa services using organic skin care products, while Urban Legends offers full spa services and hairstyling.
Chemainus also has a collection of unique stores sell-ing antiques, knick knacks and books. New store Vintage Treasures specializes in “shabby chic” and is a great place to look for antiques and collectibles and repurposed furniture. You can search for unique finds at Top Hat Antiques and Collectibles, the Antique Mall and the Thrift Shop.
After a day of successful shopping, treat yourself to an ice cream, sorbet or gelato from Billy’s Delight off the Waterwheel Park parking lot or Small Tall Treats Ice Cream. A new ice cream shop, Baby Bears Ice Cream, is now open in the Secret Garden during the summer months.
Chemainus is a wonderful place to come and relax, enjoy the town’s charm and visit the great shops that line our beautiful streets.
The town is home to a number of small shops, cafés and restaurants, art galleries, spas and so much more.
The town’s two grocery stores are well-stocked. Everything you need, from dairy products to crisp vegetables and fresh fruit, is readily available. The local health food store carries a wide range of products, vitamins and supplements, as well as a line of natural clothing.
Looking for baked goods? Go no further. Join our regular visitors who come here to enjoy Chemainus Bakery’s old-fashioned favourites. Another favourite stop is Utopia Bakery, where you can pick up exquisite European baking and scrumptious gluten-free treats. For muffins, check out the deli-cious daily offerings at the Muffin Mill.
Twisted Sisters Tea Room offers a large selection of speciality teas you can enjoy with or without food, and they serve a high tea.
Walk into Little Town Market Company on Willow Street, and you will find a general store full of unique items. Next door, there's The Owl's Nest Bistro and Café. And no visit to Chemainus is complete without a stop at Gringos in the Secret Garden for one of their amazing Mexican tacos.
You’ll find everything you need to make your own wine at the Wine Den and at Grapefully Yours. If you’re looking for kitchen gadgets and a wider selection of gifts, candles and cards, Gifts ‘n Things is the place to visit.
Want some artwork to add to your collection? The Pottery Store and the Gallery at the Chemainus Theatre Festival are just two of the places that carry work by local artists and artisans from across B.C. You can also visit local artist Sheryl Sawchuk in her studio gallery on Maple Lane, and Morgannes Uniquely Chemainus carries a range of works by local artists.
Find a little taste of Old England at British Allsorts, or visit Hansel and Gretel, where you’ll go back in time to an old-fashioned candy store where many sweets are sold by weight and packed in charming boxes.
Get in the Christmas spirit all year long by walking through the doors of Christmas in Chemainus, Santa’s specialty ornament shop on Willow Street.
There are a number of places to get your fashion fix in Chemainus. Kinney clothing carries well-known lines for men and women, including
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Theatre with heart and soul — it’s what makes the Chemainus Theatre Festival experience so alive,
appealing and exciting. And in 2013, the Chemainus Theatre Festival will keep up this tradition with a season full of music, comedy, drama and mystery.
“We’ll burst into celebration and laughter and delve into mystery and redemption through well-told stories on our powerful and intimate stage,” says artistic director Mark DuMez. “The diverse lineup ignites with energy through the power of nostalgia and evocative memory, journeys to emotional depths as family heroes endure impossible situations, hunts for immortality through webs of intrigue, and rejoices with wild wit as clever friends help comically star-crossed lovers.”
The Chemainus Theatre Festival’s 21st season kicked off with the rockin’ musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. The 2013 lineup also includes Delicious Lies (April 26-May 18), Good Timber (May 22-June 1), Singin’ In The Rain (June 14-Aug. 25), A Pretty Girl (Sept. 13-28), Dracula (Oct. 11-Nov. 9) and It’s a Wonderful Life (Nov. 22-Dec. 23).
This year, the Chemainus Theatre Festival will investigate
our life of stories together with the addition of two themed Festivals in the spring and fall, Playwright Pairings throughout the year, ongoing Kidzplay programming and educational opportunities for the Vancouver Island community.
Along with a diverse Mainstage playbill this year, the Chemainus Theatre Festival will also impact the region in other unique ways.
This spring, Chemainus’ teen theatre troupe will interview and stage stories from elders in care facilities — stories about resilience.
New for this year, the Chemainus Theatre Festival has created Playwright Pairings, where members of the theatre’s current cast will perform staged readings of established playwrights, paired with a unique food.
Add to it all the fantastic food at the Playbill Dining Room and more than 100 B.C. artisans’ charming work in the Gallery Gift Shop and see why Chemainus shines.
The Chemainus Theatre Festival is renowned for pro-ducing exceptional entertainment. Come see classic and award-winning comedies, musicals and dramas, as well as some of the finest guest artists from across North America.
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Art on the streetLast year, a group of Willow Street businesses,
spearheaded by Willow Street Café owner Phil Mavis and assisted by the Chemainus Cultural Arts Society, introduced a new event that celebrates local arts and culture by bringing it onto the streets.
ArtBeat, a weekly art walk and street party on south Willow Street, was a big hit, and it's back for a second year. ArtBeat will run Friday evenings from June 28 to Aug. 30 from 5-9 p.m. and will feature local artists and an exciting lineup of music, entertainment and art demonstrations. The street is closed to traffic, and shops and eateries stay open late to join the festivities.
For information, visit www.artbeatchemainus.com.
2013 Calendar
April• 1st-13th: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 5th: Chemainus Museum and Visitor Centre ground breaking ceremony at 1:30 p.m.• 6th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 12th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night with Luv Train at 7 p.m.• 20th: Buddy and Elvis impersonations at the Chemainus Legion at 5 p.m.• 20th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night, 7 p.m.• 21st: Earth Day Kin Beach cleanup at noon.• 21st: St. Michael's Presents "Simple Pleasures" at 2 p.m.• 26th-30th: Delicious Lies at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.
May• 1st-18th: Delicious Lies at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 4th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 10th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 18th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night, 7 p.m.• 22nd-31st: Good Timber at the Chemainus Theatre Festival• 25th: Camas Festival at Echo Heights Forest.• 26th: St. Michael's Presents "Metamorphosis" at 2 p.m.• 29th: Chemainus Wednesday Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Waterwheel Park parking lot.• 31st: "Top of the Town" variety show at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre at 7 p.m.
June• Every Wednesday: Chemainus Wednesday Market in Waterwheel Park parking lot from10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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• 1st: Good Timber at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 1st: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 1st: "Top of the Town" variety show at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre at 7 p.m.• 14th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 14th-29th: Singin' in the Rain at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 15th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.• 16th: St. Michael's Presents "S.O.S." (Struttin' Our Stuff) at 2 p.m.• 18th: Music in the Park at Waterwheel Park at 7 p.m.• 22nd: Summerfest - "Chemainus by the Sea." Pancake breakfast, parade and BBQ from 8 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.• 23rd: 29th annual Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K race at 10 a.m.• 25th: Music in the Park at Waterwheel Park at 7 p.m.• 28th: First ArtBeat from 5-9 p.m. on Willow Street.
July• Every Tuesday: Music in the Park at Waterwheel Park Bandshell, 7 p.m.• Every Wednesday: Chemainus Wednesday Market in the Waterwheel Park parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Every Friday: ArtBeat street party from 5-9 p.m. on Willow Street.• 1st: July 1st Canada Day Festival at Waterwheel Park from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.•3rd-31st: Singin' in the Rain at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 6th: Pancake Breakfast at the Chemainus Legion at 7 a.m. • 6th: Annual Giant Street Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.• 6th: Strawberry Tea in the Garden at St. Michael's Church,10 a.m.-2 p.m.• 7th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 12th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 14th: Cowichan Challenge Triath-lon, starting at 8 a.m.• 20th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.• 27th: Chemainus Bluegrass Festival
at Waterwheel Park,11 a.m. to 9 p.m.• 28th: Bluegrass Festival at Waterwheel Park, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. with Brunch at Chemainus Legion, 9:30 a.m.
August• Every Tuesday: Music in the Park at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell, 7 p.m.• Every Wednesday: Chemainus Wednesday Market in the Waterwheel Park parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• Every Friday: ArtBeat street party from 5-9 p.m. on Willow Street.• 1st-25th: Singin' in the Rain at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 3rd: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 9th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 10th: Accordion Days at Waterwheel Park, from 11 a.m.• 17th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.• 24th: Jubilee Jazz Festival at Waterwheel Park, starting at 11 a.m.
September• 4th: Chemainus Wednesday Market at the Waterwheel Park parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.• 7th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 11th: Chemainus Wednesday Market at the Waterwheel Park parking lot from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Events for everyone! So much to see and do!Your checklist of things to do in and around Chemainus
Purchase an Official Souvenir Mural Map from the Chemainus Visitor Centre on Willow Street and follow the yellow footprints for a self-guided walking tour of the local history-themed murals.
Tour the town and hear about the internationally-renowned murals in an old-fashioned horse and buggy, trolley or a simulated steam train ride.
Take a 40-minute historical walking tour with Isabel or Julia Askew, who were among the first female settlers in Chemainus and hear all about the murals, the history of Chemainus and the Askews.
Wander down Chemainus Road and see the seven original Mill Houses, which date from the late 19th century.
Immerse yourself in the culture of our many talented artists. Galleries featuring native art, one-of-a-kind pottery, watercolours and oil or acrylic painting will appeal to any taste.
Come take par t in one of our many special events throughout the year — like our Canada Day festivities, Giant Street Market, music festivals, ArtBeat street party and Little Town Christmas Festival.
Hike the local trails, including the hidden Echo Heights Forest, Askew Creek Park, Fuller Lake Park, Chemainus Lake and Stocking Creek Park.
Kayak or canoe the peaceful coastline of Stuart Channel — remember to keep your eyes open for otters and seals playing in the lapping waves and look up to try to spot some eagles.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at Kin Beach Park, which offers picnic tables, benches and a children’s play area.
Go fishing at Fuller Lake, Chemainus Lake, the Chemainus River and Bare Point.
Play a few sets of tennis at Fuller Lake Tennis courts. Cool off with a dip in a favourite Chemainus River swim-
ming hole, Fuller Lake or Kin Beach. Visit the Chemainus Valley Museum to learn more about
the history of the area. Golf at Mt. Brenton Golf Course. The 18-hole course
is open to the public and offers RV parking, a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and practice area.
In the summer, relax and listen to the daily live perfor-mances in the open-air bandshell in Waterwheel Park.
Indulge your sweet tooth visiting the quality confection-ers on Willow Street. You will find a selection of imported treats at British Allsorts and an old-fashioned candy store selling candy you remember from your childhood.
Take a BC Ferry to Thetis Island and spend the day cycling around the island.
Ornithologists (bird watchers) will be kept busy spot-ting a variety of feathered friends ranging from tiny Rufous hummingbirds — which weigh less than a dime — to bald eagles nesting in old-growth tree tops in Askew Park.
Wander the summer open-air markets, where you will find a myriad of local art, crafts, local farm produce and home-baked and canned goods.
Experience the Chemainus Theatre Festival and take in one of the live feature productions or one of the unique children’s shows. Don’t forget to book your lunch or dinner at the Playbill Dining Room or to visit the Gallery.
Shop until you drop — everywhere from unique gift shops to bookstores and fashionable clothing boutiques.
Experience the charm of quaint restaurants, ice cream parlours, coffee bars, pubs, tea houses and corner cafés. From fish and chips to international cuisine and more.
Walk around the “Old Town” and check out the char-acter homes.
Look for rocks and shells at Kin Beach. Visit the carvings and statues located around town.
• 13th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 13th-28th: A Pretty Girl at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 21st: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.
October• 6th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 11th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 11th-31st: Dracula at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 19th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.• 20th: St. Michael's Presents "May Ling Kwok" at 2 p.m.
November• 1st-9th: Dracula at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 2nd: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 8th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 16th: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.• 17th: St. Michael's Presents "Ensemble Pacifica" at 2 p.m.• 22nd-30th: It's a Wonderful Life at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.
December• 1st-23rd: It's a Wonderful Life at the Chemainus Theatre Festival.• 7th: Willow Street Café Open Mic Songwriters Night at 7 p.m.• 9th-23rd: Chemainus Festival of Trees at Chemainus Gardens from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.• 13th: Mount Brenton Golf Course Clubhouse Blues Night at 7 p.m.• 14th: Chemainus Christmas Walking Tour and Little Town Christmas from10 a.m. to 6 p.m.• 14th: Christmas Carol Ship - Thetis Island Ferry at 6 p.m.• 15th: St. Michael's Presents "Concenti Singers" at 2 p.m.• 21st: Willow Street Café Acoustic Instrument Night at 7 p.m.
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Make Chemainus your home baseChemainus is the per-
fect place to relax and take in all the charms that small-town l i fe on Vancouver Island has to offer. But it’s also the perfect starting point for discover-ing the rest of the Island.
Get away from the busy c i ty and come stay in fr iendly Chemainus. Use our town as a jumping-off point to star t exploring the surrounding area, the Cowichan Valley and the friendly Gulf Islands.
Explore the heritage of Ladysmith, or visit Nanaimo and its beautiful harbour. Take a ferry ride and discov-er the beauty of Thetis Island. Head to funky Cowichan
Bay, look at the totems in Duncan, explore Cowichan Lake or take a trip to Salt Spring Island. You can do all of this from your home base in Chemainus, Saltair or Crofton, where you’ll enjoy our friendly, relaxed atmosphere.
Once you’ve decided to stay in Chemainus, there are plenty of accommodation options to choose from, all offering something unique.
If you want to stay in a hotel, visit the Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, which is pet-friendly and just a short walk from Chemainus’ downtown area. Here you’ll find a pool, fitness facil-ity, kitchenettes, high-speed
wire less Internet , f ree parking and in-house mas-sage facilities, as well as a complimentary continental breakfast.
You will also find many charming cottages and bed and breakfasts, Chemainus and Saltair and Crofton.
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our local cottages, camping options, RV parks, holiday homes and motels, go to www.visitchemainus.com/stay.
You can also drop into the Visitor Centre across from Waterwheel Park, where you’ll find an "accommoda-tion room" and helpful staff who know the area.
Chemainus Visitor Centre 9796 Willow St.
The Book Nook2858 Oak St.
Haida-Way Restaurant9320 Trans-Canada Highway
Muffin Mill9764 Willow St.
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Crofton's story dates back to the 19th century.
The original townsite of Osborne Bay was home-steaded by a small number of families in the mid-1800s. The pioneers farmed land and timber claims granted by the government of the day.
At the turn of the century, Australian-born Henry Croft developed a mine at nearby Mount Sicker, and by 1902, his mine was producing significant amounts of ore. With profits growing, Croft purchased Osborne Bay to build a copper smelter and to house his workers. The town prospered until world copper prices plum-meted, and the mine closed in 1908. Logging and fishing suppor ted the town until a large pulp and paper mill was built here in 1956.
These days, this friendly community offer s quiet parks, comfortable accom-modations and a host of family activities, such as golf-ing, swimming, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. There’s plenty to do in Crofton.
You can vis it the Old School House Museum, a one-room school that was built in 1905 and operated until 1948. The museum fea-tures displays of pioneer and smelter-town life, as well as a section on the school.
There’s a beautiful seawalk that begins at the lower parking lot at the Crofton Small Craft Harbour and was recently expanded to end at a sandy beach.
You can explore Osborne Bay Regional Park and watch for sea lions or orcas, or hike the trails in Maple Mountain Centennial Park, Mt. Richards and Mt. Prevost.
You can clam on the beach at Osborne Bay, and the fish-ing is good at Osborne Bay Regional Park and nearby lakes such as Quamichan Lake, Somenos Lake and Fuller Lake. Saltwater fishing is great in Sansum Narrows between Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island.
Crofton has a great out-door pool. Call 250-746-POOL for swim times or lessons during the summer.
Crofton is located off the Trans-Canada Highway, on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island, about 11 ki lometres south of Chemainus. You can reach this beautiful seaside village by taking the scenic drive down Chemainus Road to Crofton Road, which turns into Chaplin Street.
Crofton is the gateway to Salt Spring Island, a popu-lar destination known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. The ferry terminal is located right in Crofton, and Salt Spring Island is only a 20-minute ferry ride away.
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Come play on Thetis Island!One of the smaller, less-travelled Gulf Islands, Thetis Island is just a short ferry ride from Chemainus.
A permanent population of about 350 maintains various community services on Thetis Island, including a community hall with library and tennis court, church, elementary school, and fire and emergency response service. In the fine weather seasons, the island’s population grows to between 1,000 and 2,000 people.
People are drawn to Thetis for its Mediterranean combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers, which supports the island’s unique ecosystem and provides an ideal environment for outdoor recreation.
Once on Thetis, visitors will discover crystal clear waters, wonderful views, beautiful shorelines and delightful rural scenes. There are many diverse recreational opportunities, including scuba diving, fishing, swimming, sailing, cruising, kayaking, bird watching and hiking.
The horseshoe-shaped geography of Thetis Island lends itself to relatively short out-and-back cycling trips on quiet, paved roads. After turning left from the ferry dock, the two most popular cycling routes are North Cove Road, which is five kilometres in one direction, and Pilkey Point Road, which is eight kilometres. Both are inland, and Pilkey Point Road offers some ocean views, especially from atop Moore Hill and at Pilkey Point itself.
In the summer, the Telegraph Harbour Marina hosts a Sunday morning market showcasing local arts and crafts, seasonal produce, preserves, home baking and much more.
Wandering around the island, you will find many unique artists and shopping, including pottery, stone sculptures, stone wildlife carvings, fused glass work and more. You can buy clothing and culinary sea salts, and you will also discover a coffee roaster and tea and tarot card readings.
While visiting the island, stroll the docks at Telegraph Harbour Marina, explore their general store and enjoy a meal at the licensed bistro or soda fountain at the marina. The marina’s park-like setting provides plenty of room to roam, play, picnic and beach comb, and there’s a good chance you will spot eagles, otters, heron, deer and other wildlife.
Head to the Thetis Island Marina, where you will find a pub and family restaurant. The pub at Thetis Island Marina traces its lineage back to 1940, when what had been an old chicken coop was floated down the bay and dragged up above the high water mark to become the first building.
Boat moorage is available at the Telegraph Harbour Marina and at the Thetis Island Marina. You can buy groceries and convenience items at both marinas and find a liquor outlet, post office and bank machine on the island.
If you’re staying over on Thetis, be sure to book accommodation in advance at one of the island’s many beautiful B&Bs, as space is limited and there are no campgrounds.
***You can pick up a map of Thetis Island at the Chemainus Visitor Centre across from Waterwheel Park. You can also find
information online at www.thetisisland.net.
Thetis Island has so much to offer
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