Ladysmith Chronicle, February 26, 2019

CHEMAINUS

Crofton & Thetis Island

2019 OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE

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ARTS & CULTURE

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GREAT OUTDOORS

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UNIQUE SHOPS

Take a walk on the calm side…

Introducing the Chemainus Labyrinth.

Eleven circuits in the Breamore design.

To calm and relax you with walking meditation.

Fourth in our new series of innovative art experiences in Chemainus, Canada’s Mural Capital.™

Bringing the art outdoors, where you can feel it!

Art BOLD THIS

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Official Mural Map brochures available at several locations in Chemainus.

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CHEMAINUS • THETIS ISLAND • CROFTON 2019 Official Visitor Guide PUBLISHER

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PHOTO CREDITS: Cover - Chris Istace

CONTENTS 04: Mayor’s Message 06: Did You Know?

07: Chemainus Map 08: Best Brews Chemainus 10: Thetis Island Nature Preserve 12: Natural Beauty 14: Saltair, Thetis Island & Crofton 16: Arts & Culture 18: Upcoming Events

World Famous Chemainus Murals The 53 murals that adorn buildings throughout Chemainus and 10 sculptures and statues are more than works of art. They tell the stories of the town and its people... and there’s more to tell.

Ever since the early 1980s, artists have been painting on Chemainus walls, often using historical photographs as their inspiration, depicting people and activities that helped shape the town. Almost 40 artists from near and far have lovingly painted murals in Chemainus, leaving their mark on an outdoor art gallery that is considered the largest in Canada and that attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world each year.

Follow the yellow footsteps to find unique murals that are sure to leave an impression on you, such as a Trompe L’oeil mural on the Chemainus Theatre Festival building honouring celebrated artist Emily Carr, who painted in Chemainus in 1924, and a threedimensional mining mural with sound on the Silver Mine on Chemainus building.

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The first murals appeared in Chemainus in 1982.

With the mills starting to talk about closing, something had to be done. The town was awarded a grant through a provincial redevelopment fund in the early 1980s. Businessman Karl Schutz co-ordinated what became a mural revitalization project, and many community leaders stepped up, including Mayor Graham Bruce and businessman Al Johnson.

Visit the Chemainus Visitor Centre at Waterwheel Park and ask to see the book Water Over the Wheel, where you can find the photographs that gave the mural artists their ideas. You can also purchase a souvenir mural map.

At the Chemainus Valley Museum at Waterwheel Park, you will discover the original paintings of many of the town’s murals.

To lear n more about the murals, visit the C h e m a i n u s Fe s t i v a l o f M u r a l s S o c i e t y at www.muraltown.com.

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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

Municipality of North Cowichan Mayor’s Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to historic and charming Chemainus!

During your visit, I encourage you to walk around our friendly and compact community to take in our art scene and our magnificent natural surroundings. Start with a downtown stroll to wonder at our 40+ murals; visit our galleries, take in live music at Waterwheel Park, buy something local at the Wednesday Farmers’ Market (May to September), and finish the day with an outstanding performance at the renowned Chemainus Theatre.

Close to historic downtown, you will find Askew Park, with its massive old-growth trees, or visit Kin Beach where you can swim in the ocean, launch a boat, kayak, or paddleboard, and play on the playground. If you prefer fresh water, head to Fuller Lake where you can swim, play beach volleyball, and relax in the sun. For the perfect place to walk the dog or trail run, head to the 2.5km nature trail around Chemainus Lake. Whatever you do, I wish you a wonderful time as you discover the charm of Chemainus.

Al Siebring Mayor, Municipality of North Cowichan

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DID YOU KNOW?

Fun Facts About Chemainus • Merchants in Chemainus give out and accept Chemainus Dollars, which were created in 2010 and were Vancouver Island’s first local currency.

Chemainus Dollars are accepted at all three financial institutions in Chemainus and almost every business.

• Divers have a unique opportunity to explore the world’s only Boeing 737 artificial reef off the coast of Chemainus. The plane is 100 feet long and 100 feet wide.

• If you wander down Chemainus Road, you’ll find seven original Mill Houses, which date from the late 19th century.

• Searching for unique antiques? Chemainus boasts several wonderful antique shops where you can spend hours searching for treasures.

• Chemainus has what is considered to be the largest outdoor art gallery in Canada, with 46 murals and 10 sculptures that celebrate local history and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world.

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• The Chemainus Theatre Festival presents live professional theatre year round, bringing some of the best stage actors and best stories to our town.

• Chemainus is a geocacher’s paradise. Treasures have been stashed in dozens of locations all around Chemainus.

• Many people come to Chemainus specifically to shop at the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop.

The auxiliary, which won a national Outstanding Philanthropic Service Club Award, raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for health equipment and services throughout the area.

• Thetis Island, which is just a quick ferry ride away, is an entirely privately owned island, with no town, gas stations or shopping malls. All community services are maintained by volunteers from a permanent population of about 360.

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BEST BREWS CHEMAINUS

Best Brews Chemainus

Southern Vancouver Island has earned a deserved reputation as a haven for beer lovers. From brew pubs to tap houses, fans will find a wealth of flavours, complimentary foods and beer-related special events.

SAWMILL TAPHOUSE:

Among the newest destinations on the Island culinary scene is the Sawmill Taphouse and Grill conveniently located on the senic route between Cheaminus and Ladysmith.

Boasting 40 taps pouring both local brews and other from the Pacific Northwest, plus local wines and ciders.

The comfortable sophisticate interior features beams and timber sources from historic area sawmills, not to mention a reclaimed” bull saw” located behind the bar, an iconic focal piece that boldly links the Sawmill to the Cowichan Valley’s forestry past.

RIOT BREWING :

Riot took top honours in the Best Dark Mild Beer category.

Just in time for their second anniversary celebration, the folks at Riot Brewing are toasting another win.

It seems members of the legislative assembly, press corps folks and staff at the Legislature have a taste for the beer being brewed at Riot’s Chemainus brewery.

Competing against a dozen other brewers from across B.C. at a gathering held in the Hall of Honour at the Legislature in Victoria, Riot took top honours in the Best Dark Mild Beer category. Invitees to the October event, billed as the first annual Speaker’s Choice Craft Beer competition, sampled beers from all the breweries and then voted for their favourites.

Stop in for a tour, a sample, a flight, or even a whole glass of beer, because the l Stay for the afternoon, enjoy our gigantic patio, bring the kids, bring the dog. Spark up the fire pit for a weenie roast or bring a picnic

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THETIS ISLAND NATURE RESERVE

Generous bequest helps in creation of Thetis Island’s first nature reserve.

A successful campaign to raise $560,000 helped along by a pair of generous bequests resulted in the creation of the Thetis Island first publicly accessible nature reserve.

The 40 – acre plot of land known as Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve, a reference to the calypso ‘ fair slipper orchids that bloom each spring o Buchell Hill among the Douglas Fir and Arbutus Trees.

The history of Thetis Island: The First Nations people have lived on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands for centuries. The area’s oldest known archaeological site, in Port Hardy, dates back more than 8000 years. Place names show a diversity of origins, including various languages of the First Nations people and of European explorers, traders and settlers. Thetis Island got its name from H.M.S. Thetis (in turn named after Thetis the Neriad, a sea nymph daughter of Zeus), a British 36 gun frigate that was on the Pacific station from 1851 to 1853 and surveyed the area.

Non-native pioneers first moved onto Thetis in 1873. In 1896 Lawrence Trail was built through the center of the Island to provide access from Preedy Harbour to the Lawrence homestead on Pilkey Point. Thetis Island and Penelakut Island (to the south, home of the Penelakut First Nation) were originally separated by mud flats at low tide. In 1905 a “cut” was dredged for the first time to allow boat traffic through. This cut now provides a second, tidal access to Telegraph Harbour at the south end of the island.

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Climate:

A Mediterranean combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers supports the unique ecosystem of the Island, and provides an ideal environment for outdoor recreation. Thetis is in the rain shadow of Vancouver Island, having an annual rainfall of about 850 mm. The visitor will discover delightful rural scenes, beautiful shoreline, crystal clear waters, and wonderful views. It is especially popular in the summer, where visitors enjoy diverse recreational opportunities, including scuba diving, fishing, swimming, sailing, cruising and kayaking, bird watching, and hiking.

Population: A permanent population of about 350 maintains various Community Services on Thetis Island, including a community hall with library and tennis court, church, elementary (K-6) school, fire and emergency response (911) service.

Cycling on Thetis Island: The horseshoe-shape geography of Thetis Island lends itself to relatively short out-and-back cycling trips on quiet, paved roads. The two most popular, after turning left from the ferry dock, are North Cove Road (5 km in one direction) and Pilkey Point Road (8 km). Both are inland, with Pilkey Point Road offering some ocean views, especially from atop Moore Hill and at Pilkey Point itself. The short, 300-foot climb up Moore Hill may challenge some casual cyclists. Thetis has no bike shops or off-road biking opportunities on public land. Ocean access is on public road allowances. Because there are no commercial facilities beyond the island’s two marinas, cyclists should carry their own food, drinks, spare tubes and tools. For more, call Dave Steen 250-246-3530.

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NATURAL BEAUTY

Our beautiful region features trails, parks, beaches and many opportunities to get outside and be active.

Waluum Park

This second-growth forest is home to great Douglas Firs, a marsh and fascinating critters.

Askew Creek Wilderness Park

Some of the largest Douglas Firs in North Cowichan can be found here.

Stocking Creek Park

Here, you’ll discover a great picnic area, trails, parking and more. One of the trails leads you to the creek, where you can view a breathtaking waterfall.

Fuller Lake Park

The lake is stocked with trout, and lifeguards are on duty during the summer. There’s a playground, beach volleyball and tennis courts, a fishing pier, a boat ramp for non-motorized boats and more. (boat launch is year round off-leash dog park)

Chemainus Lake

You can walk the complete circuit around this park on a maintained trail, or fish off the dock, or put in and paddle. (off-leash dog park)

Osborne Bay Park

Walk the loop trails, or down to the pebble beaches and enjoy the calm waters and ‘ample fishing’ of this gem south of Crofton. (year round off-leash, unfenced dog park)

Trans Canada Trail

The nation-long trail has spread into Chemainus; you can find details at www.tctrail.ca.

Waterwheel Park

This beautiful park in downtown Chemainus features a working waterwheel, carvings hidden in trees, a playground and a bandshell for live music and special events.

More outdoor activities:

• Golf at Mount Brenton • Dive to a winged underwater reef • Get paddling • Try geocaching • Have a picnic at Kin Beach For maps and more information, you can pick up a Cowichan Valley Regional District Parks & Trails Guide and a Municipality of North Cowichan Parks, Recreation and Trails brochure at the Chemainus Visitor Centre at Waterwheel Park. You can also visit www.northcowichan. bc.ca and look up “Parks & Recreation.”

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SALTAR, THETIS ISLAND & CROFTON

Go exploring beyond Chemainus’ boundaries, and you’ll find yourself in the charming communities of Saltair, Thetis Island and Crofton.

SALTAIR

In these areas, you’ll meet friendly people, take in beautiful ocean views, find fantastic food and come across a variety of recreational opportunities.

Saltair

Sunny Saltair, as this seaside community is known, is just a few minutes north of Chemainus. Saltair is known for its great parks and its ocean view, and it’s also home to a pub, a bistro, a store and more.

THETIS ISLAND

Thetis Island

Take a short ferry ride from Old Town Chemainus, and you’ll find yourself on beautiful, rural Thetis Island.

Once on Thetis, you’ll find a variety of unique shops and art studios, several dining options and a summer market that runs from mid-May to late September at Telegraph Harbour Marina.

If you’re staying over, be sure to book accommodation in advance at one of the island’s beautiful B&Bs because space is limited, and there are no campgrounds.

Crofton

Drive a few minutes south of Chemainus, and you’ll find yourself in Crofton, a quaint community on the calm waters of Osborne Bay. This small town features quiet parks, comfortable accommodations and a range of family activities, such as swimming, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.

The Crofton Seawalk was recently expanded, and it is a must-do.

Crofton is also a 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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ARTS & CULTURE

Waterwheel Park, Chemainus, for a summer of great music This summer, the Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society will once again provide a a couple of wonderful months filled with beautiful outdoor music in Waterwheel Park, in Chemainus.

along with fiddle sensation Miriam Sostenes. And that’s not all - the festival will present a long list of great bands for a memorable afternoon of sweet sounds.

Waterwheel Park itself is a glorious experience, with an expanse of seating in front of a wellequipped stage, all in the shade of giant Douglas firs and cedars. The professional sound booth allows the organizers to provide state-of-the-art audio to the audience.

On August 10 a long Chemainus tradition will continue, as this year’s edition of the Chemainus Accordion Festival moves into Waterwheel Park.

As usual, there will be accordion entertainment on the streets of the Old Town area (the Oak Street area) on the Friday afternoon, with a great concert featuring bands and smaller combos in Waterwheel Park on Saturday.

The fun gets underway on the Tuesday, July 3, when the regular “Music in the Park” concert series begins. This will be followed by a concert every Tuesday evening, right through to the end of August. A wide variety of musical tastes will be catered for at these events, with music from several popular genres. Admission to these concerts is by audience donation, and the fun gets started at 7:00 PM and usually finishes around 9:00 PM. These concerts are popular, so get there early and enjoy a hot dog from the food vendors while you’re settling in.

Weekends are not overlooked in Waterwheel Park, as the Cultural Arts Society promotes music festivals throughout the summer months. The first of these will be the Blues Festival on July 6. This event is always popular, as some of the coast’s top blues musicians show their stuff for two straight days. Bring along a comfortable chair and either relax to the music, or get up and dance!

The festival season will wrap up on August 19 with the annual Chemainus Jazz Festival. This festival has traditionally provided a mix of jazz genres, with the traditional New Orleans and Dixieland style always proving popular. This festival provides jazz for every taste – nobody leaves without a smile on their face.

All of these festivals feature “admission by donation”. The organizers do provide you with a suggested amount, depending upon the cost of mounting each festival. But you get to decide how much money you want to put into the hat.

Regardless of the suggested donation, these festivals cost just a fraction of the usual price for productions of comparable quality.

Don’t miss any of these wonderful events! For more details, see www.cvcas.com.

Next up will be the Bluegrass Festival on July 13. This will be a full afternoon and evening of continuous bluegrass music, with band after band taking to the stage. Some top names will be featured, including Jesse Cobb, formally of the Nashville touring band The Infamous Stringdusters. His new band, Border Ride, is an all-star affair, with past Virginia State bass champion Jeff Ellis,

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Chemainus and Area Events Chemainus Classical Concert Series

St Michael and All Angels Anglican Church 2858 Mill Street, Chemainus BC March 10, 2019 Title: Fantasy and Reminiscence Artist: Elias-Axel Pettersson (piano) April 7, 2019 Title: Trios of Europe Artists: West Coast Chamber Players: Lauren Stubbs (bassoon), Jim Stubbs (trumpet), Anne McDougall (violin), Karen Hough (horn), Bruce Vogt (piano) May 5, 2019 Title: A Springtime Winter’s Journey Artist: Broadwood Duo: Dorothea Hayley (soprano), Alejandro Ochoa (piano) June 2, 2019 Title: A Walk Through Paris Artist: Alexandra Pohran Dawkins (oboe, English horn), Rebecca Hissen (clarinet), Jenny Gunter (bassoon), and Robert Holliston (piano)

The Met Opera Live in HD: La Fille du Régiment

Sat. March 2nd, 2019 - Duncan Tenor Javier Camarena and soprano Pretty Yende team up for a feast of bel canto vocal fireworks—including the showstopping tenor aria “Ah! Mes amis,” with its nine high Cs.

Cowichan Music Festival Society presents: Highlights Concert 2019

Sun. March 3rd, 2019 - Duncan Local artistic talent is showcased at this annual multidisciplinary competition in Dance, Music, Instruments (and bands), Piano, Vocal and Choral (Classical Voice and Musical Theatre).

Pat's House of Jazz

Sun. March 3rd, 2019 - Crofton Pat's House of Jazz Spring Season 2019 line-up. Jazz for every taste: swing, Latin, Big Band and Dixieland music. $15 cash at the door unless otherwise noted. Reservations recommended. 250 324-2245

Mamma Mia!

The Foreigner

The Magician’s Nephew

Chalkboard Theatre presents: Back to the 80’s and What about the 70’s

Sat. June 1st - 2nd 2019 - Chemainus Mamma Mia! SMASH HIT MUSICAL Thu. August 1st - 4th, 2019, Chemainus A Family Drama

Mrs. Warren’s Profession

Wed. October 2nd - 5th 2019, Chemainus A Scandalous Classic

Lumberjacks in Love

Fri. November 1st - 2nd 2019 - Chemainus A Log Splitting Musical Comedy

Miracle on 34th Street

Sun. December 1st, 2019 - Chemainus A Christmas Classic

The Sound of Music

DRAMATIC FAMILY MUSICAL Todd McAneeley: Mirrors & More Fri. March 1st, 2019 - Duncan Tue. April 2nd - 6th 2019 - Chemainus

Featuring Our Youth

Sat. March 2nd, 2019 - Duncan Our 2019 concerto winners will each play with the Cowichan Consort Orchestra. Anna Betuzzi, oboe, Evan Overman trumpet, and Anjulie Djearam voice. Haydn and Mozart- the composers.Robert Mari conducts.

AWARD WINNING COMEDY Wed. May 1st - 5th 2019 - Chemainus

Sat. June 1st, 2019 - Duncan The totally awesome musical!

National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 12, 2019 This event is a day celebrating the cultures of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis Indigenous peoples in Canada, The event is held every year on or near the summer solstice as this was a time the Aboriginal people celebrated their culture of many generations.

Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society Open Mic

Our popular Open Mic Nights occur the third Saturday of October, November, January, February, March, April, and May unless otherwise noted at the Chemainus Legion Upper Hall.

• Aspiring entertainers are asked to come along to perform up to three songs (15 minutes maximum).

• Admission is by donation.

• As the time for the Open Mic evening is limited, we recommend that performers contact us ahead of time at: openstage@cvcas.com or (867) 446-1052.

Chemainus Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Market May 23 --- Sept. 10-3

Classic Car Show June 8

Beautiful classic cars lin the street of Maple Lane

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Maggie Densmore

Bailey Ellis

Susan Hancock

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Lisa Gamble

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Damien Brown

Wes Smith

James Chisholm

Brittany Pickard-Brown

Debbie Simmonds

Michael Pickard

Ashley Tassone

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