OUR VISITORS GUIDE AND MAP CAN BE FOUND HERE LINK.
http://chemainusbcbia.wordpress.com/2011/01/15/new-brochure-for-chemainus/

Looking for our Chemainus BC BIA   www.tourismchemainus.com  tourism focused website?  

Looking for A MAP and business listings link here
http://chemainusbcbia.wordpress.com/business-and-web-links-in-chemainus/

Looking for our marketing plan 2011 – 2012?
http://chemainusbcbia.wordpress.com/2009-2010-marketing-plan/

Smart communities, firms and organizations today understand that sharing and collaboration changes everything and grows the economy!  One must shut off the compete at all cost part of our brains to work for and be accountable for the common good. It is the rewiring of our brains for the new paradigm of competiveness.

Our stakeholders, the merchant community in Chemainus, indeed our fellow Chemainus and world citizens can help us grow the business in Chemainus BC. Vancouver Island.

The CBCBIA is all about community building.

The dominant thinking we often hold is one of deficiencies, interests and entitlement. That we have a set of problems to be solved and why don’t “they” fix it or do this or that. 

Lets instead restore the experience and vitality of our community, recognize our various interest groups instead of our individual wants, unresearched opinions and needs and bring the right people in the room to talk about possibilities and opportunities. Lets not have plans and ideas sitting on a shelf but lets take ACTION and then look at how we can make it even better the next time.

We understand, indeed know, that conversation about possibilities builds relatedness and belonging and leads to transformation and economic growth. So please pitch in and give us your constructive idea’s and observations.

We know you like to be informed and want to see progress and this site delivers it:     24/7 Information and input: This blog will inform the BIA stakeholders – membership what is happening in town and what the BIA board is working on in order to improve and market the designated business area in Chemainus.     

The site is focused on giving stakeholders and merchants the opportunity to submit input, share ideas and observations; in short communicate with the C.B.C.B.I.A. board. Link to Information for stakeholders .

Link to recent article via Sooke News http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/133017168.html

 

Chemainus To Do List find one here: http://www.chemainushotel.com/10/01/2011/What-to-do-in-Chemainus-BC-Vancouver-Island

                                                  What to do when you are here:
Chemainus Murals
The Arts and Cultural seaside town of Chemainus brims with artistic spirit – and the world’s largest outdoor gallery of murals
and sculptures. Walk around our attractive seaside town and admire its history proudly displayed on the walls of public buildings.

Been here before? Discover all of what is new. From just five murals and lots of spirit in the summer of 1982, Chemainus has succeeded in literally putting
itself on the map. Over Forty larger-than-life paintings in this open air gallery and many statues now greet the gaze of hundreds of thousands of
visitors each year. The newest murals include the work of Emily Carr, BC’s world renowned female artist.

Chemainus Theatre Festival
A professional year round regional company that entertains and touches the heart with the best of the world’s classics; comedy, musicals, and
drama. The elegant Playbill Dining Room offers a pre-show dining experience with an impressive hot and cold buffet. chemainustheatrefestival.ca

Golf – Diving – Fishing – Hiking – Biking – Local
Museum – Kin Beach – Antiques – Restaurants++. Ask to see our Chemainus
Guide and map for specifics on each of our attractions or see our website at www.chemainushotel.com and www.visitchemainus.com or join us on facebook at www.facebook.com/tourismchemainus

Many other attractions and nearby towns to explore:
The Historic Town of Ladysmith, The Crow and Gate Pub and others, Wild Play Park just ask us for suggestions about your entire stay. Victoria is one hour south Chemainus.

(Nearby)
Pacific Northwest Raptors Bird of Prey and Falconry Center
Always wanted to experience eagles, hawks, falcons and owls up close? Pacific Northwest Raptors lets you do all of this and more.
Thrill at flying demonstrations, self-guided tours, Hawk Walks and hands-on falconry courses. Join us and marvel at the power and agility of Eagles, Hawks,
Falcons & Owls as they fly to the falconer’s glove during our daily flying demonstrations. Learn about their fabulous survival strategies on our guided
tours and hawk walks. We are open April through October, with two flying demonstrations daily in summer, and one demonstration daily in spring and fall
(April 01-May 19 & Sept 05-Oct 31)

Crofton Mill Tours
Crofton is a world-class, integrated pulp and paper facility that produces newsprint, directory paper and market pulp for customers
around the world. Free mill tours be sure to request availability first 250-246-6006

Cowichan Valley Museum
The Museum is situated in Duncans “Heritage Designated” 1912 Railway Station along the E&N Railway.
Located in the center of Duncan, a community of 5000 people in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, also known by its First Nations population as “The Warm Land”.

Quw’utsun’ Cultural and Conference Centre
The Centre offers all guests an authentic First Nations Experience – Interpretive Tours, Traditional Art Work and Native Food.
See and learn traditions still practiced by the local First Nations people today. Duncan area. Explore the fascinating history and culture of the Cowichan
people at the Quw ’utsun’ Cultural Centre on the beautiful Cowichan River. Known as the City of Totems, Duncan ’s downtown streets feature 80 authentic carved poles.

BC Forest Discovery Centre
At the BC Forest Discovery Centre, a stroll around the grounds will quickly transform one into an exciting, educational experience. With many exhibits for the whole family, there is always something
new to explore. Let one of our historic trains take you on a tour around our 100-acre wooded site! If you ’re a history buff, be sure to visit the BC Forest
Discovery Centre. Take a trip on the historic steam train through a lush forest and ride over a trestle bridge. You may even see an active eagles’ nest.
Discover more about the forest industry on Vancouver Island.

Vancouver Island Freshwater Eco-Centre
The Freshwater Eco-Centre is an extensive interpretative facility with over 30 displays depicting wild fish conservation,
fisheries habitat protection and fisheries management practices. During the months of May to August, the Eco-Centre runs several fun and exciting
educational programs that explore concepts such as: discovery and imaginary roe play, interactive exploration of freshwater ecology and habitats, learning
to fish, freshwater insect biology, and the scientific method with grade secific concepts such as acids and bases. Programs can be tailored to
accommodate special group requirements. 1-250-746-6722

Duncan town and Totem Tours
Current statistics show that Downtown Duncan’s biggest draw to visiting Tourists is its totem poles. It is for this reason that there are free guided
walking tours of the totems in the downtown area.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCDVekbPZEE&feature=player_embedded

Typical Chemainus BC BIA activities:

Yes, the flower baskets are coordinated and maintained by the BIA (DBA Tourism Chemainus).

It was the BIA that initiated the revitalization program for Chemainus and now that the municipality took this program over we still sit on the Chemainus committee.

We attend Chamber of Commerce meetings.

Every advertising you see for Chemainus is placed and paid for by the BIA typical publications are:
Tourism Victoria main guide, Tourism Vancouver Island Main Guide, Tourism Cowichan main guide, Tourism Victoria main office poster and brochures, Highway bill boards and some in town signage, Last years Chemainus Chronicle main tourist guide,  The Ultimate Courier Chemainus Guide advertising and support for local events ie Bluegrass, Christmas ect.

We have regular full page features in the Times Columnist newspaper on Vancouver Island.

We have a Facebook (Tourism Chemainus) marketing campaign and maintain that page

We have a media invitation program that brings travel media into the Village with an aim to have them write about Chemainus.
Tons of media writers coming this September and Fall.

We attend the Home Show in Vancouver talking to over 50000 potential visitors.

We commissioned a signage study this spring and acted on it. (Four new directional signs have been installed)

Certainly; all the banners in town and at the Highway and Henry Road is our doing and expense.

We are currently completing a research campaign gathering vital information from visitors for future guidance.

We are just completing a vital statistics document, which will help in attracting new business to the Village.

We maintain the website visitchemainus.com – are placing an Ebook online this winter.

We apply for annual grants and received $ 15000 to over $ 20000 yearly.

We funded, via Chemainus Dollars, the buy local rebate program this summer.

We produce and distribute the Chemainus Map and Guide – which is distributed to over 170 Vancouver Island locations. 18000 copies.

As mentioned we, when possible via marketing, support local events (if asked) and again during 2011-2012 we intend to assist with the coordination and ENCOURAGING of the creation of even more Chemainus (annual if possible) events. We are contracting with a person who can do that for us during 2011-12.

Indeed, the empty stores in town have nicely covered up windows and display art – It is a BIA project.

We do much more to grow and market this community in cooperation with the Chamber and in partnership with Tourism Vancouver Island Tourism and communities such as Ladysmith.

We do have this blog of course as well as a Twitter account.

We monitor and place articles and photo’s on websites such as Tripadvisor and other related tourism web sites.

We have a marketing banner for the town that is used for trade shows and displays.

We answer enquiries from Tourists along with the Chamber.

We sponsor the Living Mural Isabel and Julia Askew historic walking program in partnership with the Festival of Murals.

Really you think we just do flower baskets and maintain them?

Without The Chemainus BC BIA no marketing or advertising for Chemainus other then what the Chemainus Theatre does to market the various productions.

Go and join-like us at www.facebook.com/tourismchemainus

We have been all about ACTION, support us please.

Board of Directors:
ANDERSEN CHRIS W. Manufactured Homes, BOND BARBARA Retail – Silver Jewelry, BOOTSMA ELLEN Retail, HINCKS GEOFF Retail – Books, HUBER RANDAL L. Live Theatre, McPHILLIPS SHAWNA K. Financial Services, NEWTON ANTHONY Manufacturing, ROELOFSEN LOU Hospitality, WANSBROUGH ROBERT L. Property Developer, WERBSKI BENJAMIN Realtor, YEAGER, WARD Financial Services & Retail.

New Sign up on Highway directing shoppers – visitors to Chemainus

See pictures related to two of four new directional signs.
Be sure to visit our Tourism Chemainus Facebook 

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page and like us.

Check on the new directional signs and the new Highway sign details via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chemainus-BC-Business-Improvement-Association/128749085315

http://cowichantoday.com/ 

Read the article here.
http://www.bclocalnews.com/news/124622743.html

 

It Pays CH$ to Shop in Chemainus.

 

During July purchase your gifts in Chemainus and bring your receipt to the Coastal Community Credit Union and receive 10 % back in Chemainus Dollars.

 

Limited funds for this Chemainus BC BIA sponsored program so shop early!!

 

Up to $ 10.00 Chemainus dollars per receipt. This program is sponsored by the Chemainus BC BIA.

 

Chemainus Dollar info at  www.chemainusdollars.com

 Did you know that 70% of all tourism in Canada is generated by Canadian travelers.

Chemainus: Millions have been here, millions still want to visit and re-visit!
Be part of our progress and our future!

The ghost of Julia Askew, daughter of one of the first female settlers, will visit our town of Chemainus from 10 AM to 3 PM on a five days a week basis during July and August.

Join her for an insightful historical tour to gain a glimpse of how Chemainus became “The Little Town That Did”.

The Askews bring the stories of the murals to life.

Discover how British settlers seeking fortune made their way, and how the harshness of early pioneering life took its toll. Learn how the resilience of early Chemainus residents – including Mrs. Askew – carried them through tough economic times and both World Wars. Delve into the mystery and rich culture heritage that make Chemainus what it is today!

Book this tour at the Chemainus Visitor Center available most days between 10 AM and 2.15 PM.

By donation;
suggested at a minimum of $ 5.00 per person.

This may be the most entertaining and informative 30+ minutes of your time spent in Chemainus!

Sponsored by the Chemainus BC BIA