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Section T of the March 25, 2014 edition of the Ladysmith ChronicleTRANSCRIPT
Offi cial Visitor Guide
ChemainusCrofton & Thetis Island
Where the Arts Live!
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VisitChemainus.ca250.246.3944
Like us on Facebook“Tourism Chemainus”
View an outdoor gallery ofmajestic 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 hotelor a charming B&B.
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Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centrebeside Waterwheel Park www.chemainus.bc.ca250-246-3944
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ContentsWelcome to Chemainus 4World-Famous Murals 6Arts & Culture 8Chemainus Map 10Top Things to Do 12Our Natural Beauty 14 Upcoming Events 16The Surrounding Area 18
O� cial Chemainus Visitor Guide for 2014
PublisherTeresa [email protected]
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Phone: 250-245-2277Fax: 250-245-2230The Chronicle does its best to ensure content accuracy. The Chronicle is not endorsing any product or business contained within.
Photo credits: Thank you to Andrew Leong for the photo of Water-wheel 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.
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It’s the people who make Chemainus so special —the
people who painted the outdoor murals 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.
Every year, more than 100,000 visi-tors from around the world flock to Chemainus. They c o m e f o r t h e wo r l d - f amou s murals, profes-sional live the-a t r e , m u s i c festivals, farm-er’s markets,
colourful architecture, outdoor adven-ture 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 Trans-Canada 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 HEREBy Ferry
Visitors can come to Vancouver Island by ferry and drive or take one of the pub-lic transit options to Chemainus . There is daily ferr y ser vice b e t w e e n Tsawwassen and Victor ia and between Va n c o u v e r and Nanaimo.
V i s i t o r s t o and from Thetis Island can take a ferr y r ight to Old Town Chemainus as well.
Visit www.bcferries.com for more infor-mation and for ferry schedules.
By CarThe Trans-Canada Highway goes from
one end of Vancouver Island to the other. The entrance to Chemainus is promi-
nently set along the highway so visitors from the northern and southern por-tions of the Island can just take a pictur-esque drive, take in the views and make their way to Chemainus year-round.
By AirThe 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.Cal l Harmon at
250-246-4655 to book a reservation at
the marina.Boat moorage is also
available at two marinas at Thetis Island.
People make Chemainus special
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Chemainus and soak up some pub-lic art as you follow the yellow footsteps through town and discover our world-famous murals.
C h e m a i n u s ’ 4 4 murals and 10 sculp-tures celebrate our colourful history and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world to our out-door ar t gallery, con-sidered the largest in Canada.
The early history of the Chemainus area is tied to the nearby for-ests and the industries associated with them.
A sawmil l 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 resource-based communities, Chemainus relied on the mill and environ-mental resources, and by the late 1970s, the industry was suffering difficult times.
Chemainus’ future looked bleak when the mil ls star ted talking about closing, but the town was awarded a grant through a pro-vincial redevel-opment fund in the early 1980s. C o m m u n i t y leader s , l ed
by a new, young mayor named Graham Br uce , began sea rch ing fo r i dea s about how to best utilize the funds, and social entrepreneur Kar l Schutz was asked to contrib-ute suggestions and ultimately c o - o r d i n a t e what became a mural revital-ization project. B u s i n e s s m a n Al Johnson also played a key role in mobilizing the revitalization proj-ect.
The f i r s t mura l s appeared in Chemainus in 1982, and the gallery has grown to include 44 murals. Most of them por tray the his-tory 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 accu-rate 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 touch-ing up the murals as you walk
around town.To learn more about the murals, visit
www.muraltown.com.
An outdoor art gallery
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If yo u l ove t h e ar ts, you’l l find a lot to love about
Chemainus.Throughout the year,
you can discover profes-sional theatre in an inti-mate setting, live music and unique handmade items created by talent-ed artisans.
Inside the walls of one of the most unique buildings in Chemainus, you’ll find profession-a l a c to r 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 Chr istmas 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 din-ing 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.
Love the arts? You’ll love Chemainus!
a l a c to r s baring
Last Session (Aug. 20 to 30), the family comedy
and Through the Woods(Oct. 3 to Nov. 8), and
the holiday mystery Sher lock Holmes and the Case of the Chr istmas Carol(Nov. 21 to Dec. 22).
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
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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 history-themed murals and the carvings 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 fes-tivities, 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 play-ing 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 Ful ler 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 favou-rite 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, r e l a x and lis-t en to d a i l y live per-formances in the open-air 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 fashion-able clothing
boutiques.• Exper ience
the charm of quaint restaurants, ice cream par-
lours, coffee shops, pubs, tea houses and corner cafés.
• Walk around “Old Town” and check out the character homes.
What to do in and around
• Play a few sets of tennis at Fuller Lake Tennis courts.
• Cool off with a dip in a favou-rite Chemainus River swimming hole, Fuller Lake or Kin Beach.
Museum to learn more about the history of our area.
Course. The 18-hole course is open to the public and offers RV
parking, a restaurant, lounge, pro shop and practice area.
• In the
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ANTIQUE EMPORIUMIsland Highway at Henry Road250-246-2372
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Much of Chemainus’ true beauty lies in the great out-
doors. You’ll find impressive forests, extensive trails, relax-ing beaches, flora, fauna, lakes, fishing, diving and so much more once you start exploring.
Waterwheel Park — This beautiful park in downtown Chemainus features a work-ing 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.tctrai l .ca or www.trailsbc.ca for details.
A s k e w C r e e k 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 water-fall. 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 ar tificial reef off the coast of Chemainus. Spot sea creatures and explore the underwater plane and his-toric shipwrecks. For information, call 250-252-0758 or visit www.divemaster.ca.
Chemainus Lake — This place is perfect for dog walking. There’s a doc k fo r fishing, and the lake is well-stocked. C i rc le the l a k e a n d explore two different types of forest.
Ful ler Lake P a r k — T h e 7.58-hectare park fea-tures 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 life-guards 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 250-246-9322 to learn more.
Try geo-caching — I n dozen s of locations a l l a r ound
Chema i nu s , dedicated geo-
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Explore the great outdoors
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Sunday, Mondayafter 2 pm18 holes with cart,burger and beer
$50WednesdayMens & Ladies Nite9 holes, competitions,prizes and dinner
$50Thursdays9 and dineafter 2 pm9 holes, three course dinner
$35
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Ladysmith Golf Club380 Davis Rd. 250-245-7313Just above Coronation Mall
• Family Saturday & Sunday Only $25.
Must be accompanied by an Adult. Maximum 3 juniors.
• 2 for 1 GolfWednesdays and Fridays
• Men’s Golf Th ursday 9 am• Women’s Golf Tuesday 10 am
• Rentals available • Drop-Ins Always Welcome
Family Friendly Par 3Golf
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Rentals, Sales, Tours, Lessons
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Stand-up Paddle BoardsSnorkeling, Kayak Sailing
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JuneJune 1: Waiting for the
Parade at the Chemainus Theatre FestivalJ u n e 6 : Chema i nu s
Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Mount Brenton Golf Course
June 8: Medford Choir at the Chemainus Seniors Drop-In CentreJ u n e 1 5 : N a n a i m o
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 break-fast, parade and more
June 24: Legion Twilight Shuffle 5K Run at 7 p.m.
JulyEvery Saturday night: Live music
at Willow Street CaféEvery 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 a t
Waterwheel ParkJuly 19: Alternative music event at the
Waterwheel Park BandshellJuly 19 to August 16: Munsch-ercise
KidzPlay at the Chemainus Theatre Festival
July 26 and 27: Bluegrass Festival at Waterwheel Park
AugustEvery Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféEvery Tuesday: Music in the Park at
the Waterwheel Park BandshellAugust 8: Open house at St. Joseph’s
Elementary SchoolAugust 9: Accordion Festival at
Waterwheel ParkAugust 20 to 30: Freud’s Last
Session at the Chemainus Theatre Festival
A u g u s t 2 3 : Jazz Festival at
Waterwhee l Park
SeptemberE v e r y
Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféSeptember 7 to
15: Cowichan Valley W ine and Cu l i n a r y
Festival
OctoberEvery Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféOctober 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
NovemberEvery Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféNovember 16: Connie Gitlin at St.
Michael’s ChurchNovember 21 to December 22:
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol at the Chemainus Theatre Festival
DecemberEvery Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféTBA: Chemainus Festival of Trees at
Chemainus Gardens ResortDecember 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
What’s happening
J u l y 1 2 :Rockabilly music a t
August 20 to 30: Freud’s Last Session at the Chemainus
Theatre FestivalA u g u s t 2 3 :Jazz Festival at
Waterwhee l Park
Saturday night: Live music at
Willow Street CaféSeptember 7 to
15: Cowichan Valley W ine and Cu l i n a r y
Festival
Waterwheel Park October
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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 fi nd 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.
• Chemainus is served by:
• 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 • fi ve churches
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Explore Saltair, Cro� on and � etis Island
Once you get outside of Chemainus, you’ll discover friendly people, beautiful views and great oppor-
tunities for outdoor activities in the charm-ing 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, less-travelled 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 vari-ety 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 accom-modation in advance at one of the island’s beautiful bed and breakfasts because space is limited, and there are no campgrounds.
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 fam-ily 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.
Just a few minutes south of Chemainus, you’ll find Crofton
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