B r i t a n n i a C o m m u n i t y A r t sW a l k i n g T o u r

1661 Napier Street, Vancouver, BC. V5L 4X4

South Grandview Woodlands Walk

Napier Pebble Mosaics (2002)in Napier GreenwayArtist: Glen AndersonInitiated by the community group, Britannia Neighbours, these mo-saics are representations of natu-ral life: insects, animals, plants, water creatures and people

L u n a , T h e M o o n ( 2 0 0 2 )in Napier GreenwayArtist: Pat BeatonThirteen carved posts designed to depict each of the thirteen moons which occur during the year

Norman’sMarket Mural (2008)at Commerical Dr. & Graveley St.Artists: Jay Senetcho & Jordan BenThis mural depicts the diversity of street life on Commercial Drive

Courtyard Clay Creations (1999)beside Britannia CourtyardArtist: Moyra StewartThis project was for people of this community to celebrate the con-nections with the past & present

D a y s o f S u n ( 1 9 9 9 )1145 Commerical Dr. REACH ClinicArtist: Anne Marie SlaterThe paintings, sidewalk mosaics of inlaid metal and tile are meant as welcome mats for people in the community and visitors to the centre

Games We’ve Played (2002)off 3rd Ave. & Victoria Dr.Artist: Blake WilliamsQueen Victoria students created these tiles which represent the di-versity of their familys’ childhood games

Britannia Elementary Mural (2006)behind Britannia Elementary SchoolArtists: Ann Thorsteinson & Jerry WhiteheadCreated by the above artists and students of Britannia Elementary, this mural represents BC from east of the Rockies to the Pacific ocean

E n g i n e e r T h i s ! ( 2 0 0 4 )2055 Woodland Dr. Grandview SchoolArtist: Grandview Community Schoolyard Project This structure is a community gathering place for outdoor learn-ing & celebration. The design was inspired by the Musqueam tradi-tional longhouse

M o s a i c C r e e k ( 1 9 9 6 )at Charles St. & McLean Dr.Artists: Glen Anderson, Kristine GermannMosaic Creek is a large mosaic in the shape of a creek made up of 260 individual mosaics by com-munity members. Over 500 peo-ple participated in the project

Vancouver Naturally Ours (1994)in Britannia OvalArtists: Helen Spaxman & Carole DavenportBritannia High School students created this mural for the commu-nity

Britannia Banners (1995)in Britannia SiteArtist: Sylvia OatesThe Banners are an ongoing twice-yearly project in which area resi-dents develop the banners to be hung around the Centre

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About the Walk:The Britannia Arts Walking Tour is jointly spon-sored by Britannia Community Services Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health, and the City of Van-couver. This tour is part of the City of Vancouver: “Active Community” - Step Out Walks program.This walking tour will not only provide you with the healthy aspect of a walk, but also the enjoy-ment of taking you through some of the com-munity arts projects in the Grandview Wood-lands area.

M e e t i n g P l a c e : The starting & ending point of this walking tour is located at the en-trance of the Britannia Communi-ty Services Centre - Info Centre

Staring Point: Britannia Info Centre1. At Britannia Centre: Point A to D2. East to Commerical Dr.3. South (Right) on Commerical Dr.4. East (Left) on Graveley St.5. South (Right) on Victoria Dr.6. West (Right) on E 6th Ave.7. North (Right) on Woodland Dr.8. West (Left) on Kitchener St.9. North (Right) on Mclean Dr.10. East (Right) on William St.11. North (Left) onWoodland Dr.12. At Britannia Oval13. East back to Britannia Info Centre: Point KEnding Point: Britannia Info Centre

a) Britannia

Elementary

Mural,

b) Courtyard

Clay Creations,

c) Luna The

Moon,

d) Napier

Pebble Mosaic

e) Days of Sun

f) Norman’s Market Mural

g) Games We’ve Played

h) Engineer This!

i) Mosaic Creek

j) Vancouver Naturally Ours k) Britannia Banners

Walk Information:3.50 km (2.17 mile)6930 steps (*varies)