Chemainus Tourist Guide 2014 by Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle

Official Visitor Guide

Chemainus

Crofton & Thetis Island

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View an outdoor gallery of majestic murals and sculptures. Take in a play at the celebrated Chemainus Theatre Festival. Tap your toes at a summer music fest. Go scuba diving or play golf. Browse one-of-a-kind shops and take a break at an award-winning eatery. Make it a Getaway! Stay in a deluxe hotel or a charming B&B.

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Official Chemainus Visitor Guide for 2014

Contents

Welcome to Chemainus World-Famous Murals Arts & Culture Chemainus Map Top Things to Do Our Natural Beauty Upcoming Events The Surrounding Area

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Photo credits: Thank you to Andrew Leong for the photo of Waterwheel Park that graces our cover and the Accordion Days photo on page 8, to Art Carlyle for the photo of the musician on our cover, to the Chemainus Theatre Festival for the theatre photo on page 8, to the Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce for the diving photo on page 14 and to Stacey Crossley for the parade photo on page 16. Publisher Teresa McKinley publisher@ladysmithchronicle.com

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CHEMAINUS Welcomes You! 4

People make Chemainus special

t’s the people who make Chemainus so special —the people who painted the outdoor mur als that have made this charming, seaside village famous, the people who own the one-of-a-kind shops and eateries that make the community so vibrant, and the people who stop and say hi to you on the street. The wonderful people and community spirit are two big reasons why so many people visit Chemainus each year and why you feel so welcome as soon as you step foot here. Ever y year, more than 100,000 visitors from around the world flock to Chemainus. They come for the wor ld-famous murals, professional live theatre, music festivals, farmer’s markets,

colourful architecture, outdoor adventure and unique shops. And once here, they discover a distinctive character and friendly, homespun service. Nestled between the mountains and the ocean with a population of 3,900, Chemainus has the warmth and feel of a small community, combined with all the amenities you’re looking for. About an hour north of Victoria on the TransCanada Highway and only 30 minutes south of Nanaimo, Chemainus is easily accessible and a perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. GETTING HERE By Ferry Visitors can come to Vancouver Island by ferry and drive or take one of the public transit options to Chemainus. There is daily ferr y ser vice between Tsawwassen and Victoria and between Va n c o u ve r and Nanaimo. Visitor s to and from Thetis Island can take a ferr y right to Old Town Chemainus as well.

Visit www.bcferries.com for more information and for ferry schedules. By Car The Trans-Canada Highway goes from one end of Vancouver Island to the other. The entrance to Chemainus is prominently set along the highway 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 Air The Nanaimo Airpor t is located in Cassidy, just 15 minutes away and offers service from Air Canada, WestJet, Island Express and Kenmore Air. See www.nanaimoairport.com for flight schedules and information. You can also fly into Victoria and travel to Chemainus by bus or car. By Boat Those seeking a nautical adventure can stop over in Chemainus at the community marina. Call Harmon at 250-246-4655 to book a reservation at the marina. Boat moorage is also available at two marinas at Thetis Island.

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CHEMAINUS World-Famous Murals

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e a r n about the history of Chemainus and soak up some public art as you follow the yellow footsteps through town and discover our worldfamous murals. Chemainus’ 44 murals and 10 sculptures celebrate our colourful history and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world to our outdoor ar t gallery, considered the largest in Canada. The early history of the Chemainus area is tied to the nearby forests and the industries associated with them. A sawmill opened in 1862, and with the arrival of the railroad in the late 1880s, the town slowly grew over the next 30 years. Like many resourcebased communities, Chemainus relied on the mill and environmental resources, and by the late 1970s, the industry was suffering difficult times. Chemainus’ future looked bleak when the mills star ted talking about closing, but the town was awarded a grant through a provincial redevelopment fund in the early 1980s. Community leader s, led

by a new, young mayor named Gr aham Br uce , began searching for ideas about how to best utilize the funds, and social entrepreneur Karl Schutz was asked to contribute suggestions and ultimately co-ordinate what became a mural revitalization project. Businessman Al Johnson also played a key role in mobilizing the revitalization project. The fir st mur als appeared in Chemainus in 1982, and the gallery has grown to include 44 murals. Most of them por tray the history of Chemainus, and some of the more recent additions include murals honouring

painter Emily Carr, who painted in Chemainus in 1924. Many of Chemainus’ murals were inspired by photographs, and they are very accurate portrayals of time gone by. Visit the Chemainus Visitor Centre by Waterwheel Park and ask to see the book Water Over the Wheel to see the photos that gave the ar tists their ideas. You can also purchase a souvenir mural map at the Visitor Centre. If you’re lucky, you might catch artists touching up the murals as you walk around town. To learn more about the murals, visit www.muraltown.com.

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CHEMAINUS Arts & Culture

Love the arts? You’ll love Chemainus!

f you love the ar ts, you’ll find a lot to love about Chemainus. Throughout the year, you can discover professional theatre in an intimate setting, live music and unique handmade items created by talented artisans. Inside the walls of one of the most unique buildings in Chemainus, you’ll find professional actor s baring

their soul night after night at the renowned Chemainus Theatre Festival. Known for producing exceptional entertainment, the Chemainus Theatre Festival offers a great mix of comedy, drama, musicals and mystery each year, and 2014 is no different. The 2014 season opened with the return of the popular musical Buddy:The Buddy Holly Story, which sold out many nights, and the lineup continues with the comic adventure Jeeves in Bloom (until April 26), the dramatic comedy Waiting for the Parade (May 9 to June 1), the epic musical Les Misérables (June 20 to Sept. 7), the KidzPlay Munsch-ercise (July 19 to Aug. 16), the lively debate Freud’s Last Session (Aug. 20 to 30), the family comedy Over the River and Through the Woods (Oct. 3 to Nov. 8), and the holiday mystery Sher lock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol (Nov. 21 to Dec. 22). “As a whole , I’m really pleased by the balance and blend of this season,” says ar tistic director Mark DuMez. Once you decide which shows you’d like to see at the

Chemainus Theatre Festival, you can make it a dinner theatre experience by dining in the newly-renovated Playbill Dining Room, open before every matinee and evening show. DuMez describes the changes to the dining room as “dynamic and exciting.” “There’s a wonderful dramatic quality to the space that really sets the tone,” he says. You can also shop at the Theatre, as The Gallery Gift Shop showcases more than 100 B.C. artisans, offering items that are fantastic, functional and original. For more information about the Chemainus Theatre Festival and the 2014 season, visit www.chemainustheatrefestival.ca. If it’s music you love, you won’t have to look far to get your fix. Chemainus is becoming known for its fabulous festivals. Watch for the Bluegrass Festival, Accordion Festival and Jazz Festival at Waterwheel Park in July and August. Presented by the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society, these weekend festivals bring some of the best musicians to downtown Chemainus. The Chemainus Valley Cultural Ar ts Society also hosts Music in the Park Tuesday evenings from mid-June through August, showcasing local professional talent in the intimate outdoor setting of Waterwheel Park. To learn more about musical events in Chemainus, visit www.cvcas.com.

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What to do in and around

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• Purchase an Official Souvenir Mural Map from the Chemainus Visitor Centre at Waterwheel Park and follow the yellow footprints for a self-guided walking tour of the local histor y-themed murals and the car vings and statues located throughout town. • Wander down Chemainus Road and see the seven original Mill Houses, which date from the late 19th century. • Come take part in one of our many special events throughout the year — like our Canada Day festivities, Giant Street Market, music festivals and Little Town Christmas Festival. • Hike the local trails, including Echo Heights Forest, Askew Creek Park, Fuller Lake Park, Chemainus Lake and Stocking Creek Park. • Kayak or canoe the peaceful coastline of Stuar t Channel — remember to keep your eyes open for otters and seals playing in the lapping waves and 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 swimming hole, Fuller Lake or Kin Beach. • Visit the Chemainus Valley Museum to learn more about the history of our area. • Golf at Mount 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 daily live performances in the openair bandshell in Waterwheel Park. • Take a BC Ferry to Thetis Island and spend the day cycling around the island. • Ornithologists (bird watchers) will be kept busy spotting a variety of feath-

ered 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 markets, where you will find a myriad of local ar t, crafts, local farm produce and homemade goods. • Take in a live production at the renowned Chemainus Theatre Festival. Don’t forget to book your lunch or dinner at the Playbill Dining Room or to visit the Gallery. • Shop until you drop — everywhere f r o m unique gift shops to bookstores and fashionable clothing boutiques. • Exper ience the charm of quaint restaurants, ice cream parlours, coffee shops, pubs, tea houses and corner cafés. • Walk around “Old Town” and check out the character homes.

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CHEMAINUS Discover Our Natural Beauty 14

Explore the great outdoors

uch of Chemainus’ true beauty lies in the great outdoors. You’ll find impressive forests, extensive trails, relaxing beaches, flora, fauna, lakes, fishing, diving and so much more once you start exploring. Waterwheel Park — This beautiful park in downtown Chemainus features a working waterwheel and carvings hidden in trees. You’ll find a playground, a bandshell for live music and special events, and easy access to the Chemainus Valley Museum. Trans Canada Trail — The nation-long trail has spread into the Cowichan Valley and into Chemainus. See www.tctrail.ca or www.trailsbc.ca for details. Askew Creek Wilderness Trail — You will find some of the largest Douglas firs in Nor th Cowichan as you wander the eight kilometres of trails. Echo Heights — This second-growth forest is home to great Douglas Firs, swamps and many

critters, including the at-risk red-legged frog. Enjoy Camas Fest each May. 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. Park amenities include a picnic area, trails, parking and toilet facilities. Dive deep — Divers have the unique opportunity to explore the world’s only Boeing 737 artificial reef off the coast of Chemainus. Spot sea creatures and explore the underwater plane and historic shipwrecks. For information, call 250-252-0758 or visit www. divemaster.ca. Chemainus Lake — This place is perfect for dog walking. There’s a dock for fishing, and the lake is well-stocked. Circle the lake and explore two different types of forest. F u l l e r L a ke Park — The 7.58-hectare park features a playground, beach volleyball, tennis cour ts, a fish-

ing pier, a boat ramp for non-motorized boats and full-facility washrooms.The lake is stocked regularly with trout, and lifeguards are on duty during the summer. Visit Kin Beach — This lovely park offers a wide expanse of lawn, plus a play area for children. 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. You can rent kayaks from Sealegs Kayaking Adventures in Ladysmith. 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 250-2469322 to learn more. Tr y geocaching — In dozens of locations all around Chemainus, dedicated geocacher s have stashed treasures just waiting to be uncovered. Visit www.geocaching.com for information.

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What’s happening June June 1: Waiting for the Parade at the Chemainus Theatre Festival June 6: Chemainus Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Mount Brenton Golf Course June 8: Medford Choir at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre June 15: Nanaimo Conservatory of Music “Stars of Tomorrow” at St. Michael’s Church June 20: Chemainus BIA event at Waterwheel Park June 20 to September 7: Les Misérables at the Chemainus Theatre Festival June 21: Chemainus Summer Fest featuring a pancake breakfast, parade and more June 24: Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K Run at 7 p.m. July Every Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café Ever y Tuesday: Music in the Park at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell July 1: Canada Day Festival at Waterwheel Park and the parking lot J u l y 1 2 : Rockabilly music at

Waterwheel Park July 19: Alternative music event at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell July 19 to August 16: Munsch-ercise KidzPlay at the Chemainus Theatre Festival July 26 and 27: Bluegrass Festival at Waterwheel Park August Every Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café Every Tuesday: Music in the Park at the Waterwheel Park Bandshell August 8: Open house at St. Joseph’s Elementary School August 9: Accordion Festival at Waterwheel Park August 20 to 30: Freud’s Last Session at the Chemainus Theatre Festival August 23: Jazz Festival at Wa t e r w h e e l Park September E v e r y Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café September 7 to 15: Cowichan Valley Wine and Culinar y Festival

October Every Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café October 3 to November 8: Over the River and Through the Woods at the Chemainus Theatre Festival October 26: Patricia Kostek clarinet ensemble at St. Michael’s Church October 31: Halloween bus/trolley, with pickup at Waterwheel Park November Every Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café November 16: Connie Gitlin at St. Michael’s Church November 21 to December 22: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol at the Chemainus Theatre Festival December Every Saturday night: Live music at Willow Street Café TBA: Chemainus Festival of Trees at Chemainus Gardens Resort December 13: Christmas Walking Tour and Little Town Christmas at Waterwheel Park, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 13: The Christmas Carol Ship on the Thetis Island ferry at 6 p.m. December 14: Cowichan Valley Youth Choirs Christmas concert at St. Michael’s Church December 31: New Year’s Eve at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In Centre

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Relocating to Chemainus? Whether you are a retiree, a family with children, or somewhere in between, this is a lovely place to live! • Weather: Chemainus is nestled between the mountains and the ocean in the Cowichan Region of Vancouver Island. This area boasts the warmest mean temperature in Canada! • Arts & Culture: Chemainus is famous for its murals, live professional theatre, music festivals, award-wining eateries and accommodations. • Recreation: You’ll enjoy hiking and cycling trails, beach combing, swimming, paddling, scuba diving, golf, fishing, ice skating, a seniors centre and more. • Health services include: Chemainus Health Care Centre (an urgent care and residential care facility with x-ray and lab) medical and dental clinics, optometrists, massage therapists and more. • Shopping: You’ll find everything you need at local grocery stores, bakeries, pharmacies, hardware store and more. You’ll love the locally owned shops and galleries. But, if you miss the big city, it takes only an hour to get to Victoria or 30 minutes to Nanaimo. • Transportation: BC Ferries, Nanaimo Airport, Greyhound Bus and BC Transit • the RCMP and a volunteer ﬁre department • two elementary and one secondary school • two credit unions and one bank • ﬁve churches

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CHEMAINUS The Surrounding Area

Explore Saltair, Crofton and Thetis Island

nce you get outside of Chemainus, you’ll discover friendly people, beautiful views and great opportunities for outdoor activities in the charming communities of Saltair, Thetis Island and Crofton. Just a few minutes north of Chemainus, you’ll discover Sunny Saltair, a seaside community of roughly 1,800 people known for its parks and ocean views. Relax and enjoy the rural feel of this beautiful spot, while exploring the parks and discovering a pub, bistro, store and more. A short ferry ride from Old Town Chemainus brings you to Thetis Island, one of the smaller, lesstravelled Gulf Islands with a permanent population of about 360 — which grows to between 1,000 and 2,000 people in fine weather seasons. Once on Thetis, you’ll discover crystal clear waters, wonderful views, beautiful shorelines and delightful rural scenes. There is a wide variety of recreational opportunities on the island, and you can find a Sunday morning Summer Market at the Telegraph Harbour Marina from mid-May to late September. If you’re staying over on Thetis, be sure to book accommodation in advance at one of the island’s beautiful bed and breakfasts because space is limited, and there are no campgrounds.

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Just a few minutes south of Chemainus, you’ll find Crofton on the calm waters of Osborne Bay. Crofton’s story dates back to the 19th century, and the community of about 2,500 people now features quiet parks, comfortable accommodations and a range of family activities, such as golfing, swimming, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. The newly expanded Crofton Seawalk is a real highlight, stretching from Crofton Beach to the ferry parking lot. Crofton is the gateway to Salt Spring Island, which is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene and is only a short ferry ride away.

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