What a fun gallery!…read more It's All original art and all local artists to the greater Vancouver area. They have stuff I can actually afford on my student budget of craft dinner and mr. Noodles. Lol They do all types of events too. They have Painting parties for adults and a Zombie walk and hunted gallery on oct 19th 2013 for Halloween. The coolest thing is they Change over all the artists in the whole gallery every two weeks to keep it fresh with more of a show Atmosphere. They also help youth artists in the community. Really cool young couple that run it too. So jazzed about what they do and speak so highly of the artists in the gallery. I'll be returning all the time to see the new shows!

From the owner: The Fort Langley Studio is your new favourite gallery to find original art made right here in…read moreBritish Columbia. We feature group shows of artists which start every 3 weeks. There's always something new to experience. In addition to our guest artists you also will enjoy work by our house artists: Lori McPhee, Marc Baur, Jim Brompton, and Laura Murphy. Your favourite mediums are all available here: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculptures. Start your collection at The Fort Langley Studio.

There was a line of people in the middle of the store all drinking and blocking the way. I couldn't…read moremove across the center of the store and the people wouldn't move. The owner/manager didn't seem to care. It was weird and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Everything was overpriced. 15$ for a bar of soap smh

I drove by so many times before I stopped in but now The Kube is my go to spot for unique gifts on…read morethe Sunshine Coast. With an always rotating cast of artists on display there always seems to be something new to catch my eye. How do they always have just that thing I need but made in such a way that is much more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Always Great vibes at The Kube.

I love meandering through the amazing art galleries on Salt Spring...those in seaside Ganges…read moreVillage are close to each other, so easy to do this. In Grace Point Square, make sure you pop into Matt Steffich's superb gallery...paintings, sculpture, photography...his "stable" of artists are all stellar, & to wander through is to restore one's soul. An entire room is dedicated to the eclectic vision of Michael Hames.... The quote above the door is from Picasso: "art washes the dust from our souls", and this is true at Steffich Fine Art Gallery. Enjoying the wind sculptures throughout Grace Point Square? They are part of Steffich Gallery's artistic vision...check this out!

From the owner: Steffich Fine Art, Salt Spring Island was established in 1992 by owner Matt Steffich. Over the last…read moretwenty seven years, the gallery has become an island "must see" for artists and collectors. We have hosted shows for nationally noted artists Norval Morrisseau, Jack Shadbolt, Abraham Anghik Ruben and Robert Bateman. Featuring an incredibly talented and diverse group of artists from Salt Spring Island and across Canada, Steffich Fine Art has carefully curated a unique cross section of world class talent. From photography to sculpture, painting to ceramics, we have something for every artistic taste. Drop by for a laugh and a cup full of creative inspiration. We are open 7 days a week, rain or shine.

Super cute store on Sunshine Coast. This store sells everything from souvenir to chocolate to local…read moremade items. It is located in Sechelts downtown and where all the shops and restaurants are mostly located. The store is clean and well organized. The owner here is super friendly.

Such a delightful store selling mostly local products…read more The variety of items here is quite big. From the usual touristy tee-shirts to the carefully curated items of candles, chocolates, nuts, soaps and jewelry made by the locals living in the Sunshine Coast. This is definitely one of the shops I will stop by to get little gifts for friends and family. The Christopher Norman chocolate is really good. I also love the candles here. Parking is available on the street.

I am crazy confused. How does this place not get written about by every visitor to Orcas??…read more You've seen the driveway entrance to their place from the main highway. Giant, shiny, reflective, metal spinning imploding-then-exploding undulating spikey flower-like moving sculptures. That may be a clunky way of describing it, but I bet you know what I'm talking about now. Going up [their] long driveway, I felt like I was going to somebody's house for a visit. Yowza, I wish I lived here! Nestled at the end of the road, lies a small house, a small studio for the more delicate sculptures and a large "yard" interspersed with moving metal. I didn't take pictures of the studio's sculptures, and frankly, my iPhone photos really don't capture how magnificent the outside moving sculptures are. These larger pieces adorning the meadow, powered by wind and continued momentum are astounding. Some are free-standing, some attached to trees. All are fascinating to watch--I was nearly hypnotized by some of the more complicated ones. Shiny, shiny. If I had $2K - $10K to spend on these, I totally would. They are stunning. Everybody should have one in their yard. You will love it and tell all your friends about this place after seeing it for yourself! Just gorgeous.

I love Anthony's work. He does large pieces as well as wall pieces. Everytime I visit Orcas Island…read moreI make a special visit to his sculpture garden. HIs large items are in the $3K-8K range (I think) and are quite reasonable for what you are getting.

The staff here were lovely. A great store in Duncan's pedestrian friendly downtown area. We…read moreenjoyed this shop amongst the others. A large selection of indigenous products, some local handmade, some indigenous design items made in China. I was looking for a Cowichan sweater and this place did not disappoint. They have a great selection and seem to pay their craftspeople fairly. The item I wanted was a bit of a glass slipper and I didn't find it that day but I did find an absolutely, awesome, comfy pair of Cowichan knitted slippers that haven't left my side since. These would make an awesome gift as they are so very nice, handmade, local, cozy but they are shop so easy to travel with - I love them! I would recommend checking out this store if in this area.

Judy has some of the most beautiful jewelry, carvings and Cowichan knitting I have ever seen. This…read morestore is a destination shopping experience for many. Gifts from just a few dollars to very high end. Something for everyone.

94/100 Well, I had a…read morechance to stop the Island this long weekend. My friends parents love to play host and the Island is the best place to escape, especially when you want to be left alone. A brief trip to "downtown" Qualicum Beach and she took me to Tosh (aka The Old School House) that holds several galleries. My companion mentioned the artist Joan Larson. Larson is quiet well know for her Musical Ride paintings of the RCMP. If you love horses then you MUST see her work. The beauty and structure that is given to each one of her her subjects in their painting is really stunning. Being more of a landscape type than a horse type, I ended up leaving with a very small picture of the sun setting over what is most likely a British Colombian lake. I cannot wait to find the "perfect spot" for it in my new apartment! Quailcum the cutest spot in the Island!