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.
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