Chemainus Crofton and Thetis Island Tourist Guide 2018

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CHEMAINUS • THETIS ISLAND • CROFTON 2018 Official Visitor Guide PUBLISHER

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04: Mayor’s Message 06: Did You Know?

07: Chemainus Map 08: Old Craft - New Business 10: Preserving Thetis 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 learn 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 both our art scene and our magnificent natural surroundings. Start with a downtown stroll to wonder at some of the 40+ murals on our downtown buildings; 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.

As you explore, you will encounter many fine dining options, many delicious bakeries, and even ice cream in a secret garden. Tucked just a few blocks away from historic downtown is one of my favorite places: Askew Park, with its massive old-growth trees towering above a beautiful creek.

For amazing ocean vistas, 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.

- Mayor Jon Lefebure

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DID YOU KNOW?

Fun Facts About Chemainus • M erchants 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.

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

• C hemainus 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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OLD CRAFT - NEW BUSINESS

Brewing in the Valley Take a look at any pub menu or bottle shop shelf these days and it’s easy to see that craft beer is quickly taking over from brands produced by the old factory brewers of the twentieth century.

India pale ale, weizenbock, English mild, and so many other unique styles are suddenly available everywhere. But where did all this craft beer come from?

The craft beer revolution started in 1978, with the somewhat unlikely father of craft brewing: U.S. President Jimmy Carter. He signed a bill that made small breweries and homebrewing legal. Until that year, only big, industrial breweries had been able to operate after prohibition ended in 1933. Forty-five years with only light American lagers to drink left the American public thirsty for something different.

Small brewers who had been experimenting at home suddenly were able to found breweries and see if the public wanted to taste their discoveries; one of the biggest and most successful was Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., founded in California in 1979. Essentially responsible for the creation and popularization of West Coast IPA, Sierra Nevada gave Americans a taste for bold flavours, higher alcohol beers, and challenging beer styles from around the world.

Craft brewing spread around the world as regional governments changed laws to accommodate the demands of discerning beer drinkers, eventually arriving in force on the Pacific coast of Canada in 2013, when the provincial government made small tasting rooms legal, as they had been for wine for decades. A small number of breweries had been operating in BC before this, but 2013 was a watershed moment.

Over the next five years, dozens upon dozens of breweries opened across the province, from largescale canning operations to boutique bottlers to brewpubs with beer-inspired cuisine, each brewing beers made with high-quality ingredients and highminded ideals.

At the end of 2014, a few very aware people in the regional government realized that while North Cowichan was adequately supplied with wineries, distilleries, and farm-to-table food, craft beer was missing from the complete picture. Riot Brewing Co. was looking for a place to set up operations, so when the District of North Cowichan called to ask if they’d be interested in a spot in Chemainus, it was a match made in heaven.

Officially opening at the tail end of 2016, Riot Brewing Co. is a balanced take on the craft beer phenomenon, offering stalwart standards like lager, pale ale, and IPA, plus more experimental seasonal beers including a Canadian Brewing Award-winning German Pilsner, a black currant blonde ale, and a grodziskie, a Polish style found almost nowhere outside of Poland. Stop in for a sample flight or a glass, or pick up bottles, cans and growlers to take with you. Riot is also a popular event space, hosting live music, comedy, open mic nights, brewery tours and more. It’s a welcome addition to the already excellent selection of things to do in Chemainus.

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PRESERVING THETIS

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 Thetis Island’s first publicly accessible nature reserve early in 2018.

The 40-acre plot of land is known as Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve, a reference to the calypso ‘fairyslipper’ orchids that bloom each spring on Burchell Hill amongst the Douglas Fir and Arbutus trees.

“I am thrilled by the support we received on this campaign to create the first publicly accessible nature reserve on Thetis Island and sincerely thank each and every one of our supporters,” said Ann Eriksson, founding board member of the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy.

“This beautiful forest will be protected forever, and each gift, no matter how big or small, is a part of that conservation success story.”

Offering plenty walking and hiking opportunities to residents and tourists, only low-impact and First Nations traditional use activities will be permitted.

Fairyslipper is the 28th nature reserve that is now protected as a result of the work by the Islands Trust Fund.

Executive director of the Cowichan Community Land Trust, Kai Rietzel said the protection of the nature reserve is “regionally significant.”

“Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve protects a maturing stand of Coastal Douglas-fir forest,” Rietzel said. “These types of forests contain the highest diversity of plant species in British Columbia and typically have a high number of species in need of protection.”

Over the course of three years Thetis Island residents and other supporters rallied to raise over half of the $560,000 purchase prize.

In year one, over 100 islanders pledged more than a third of the purchase price, an incredible achievement for a small community of 350 full time residents.

A bequest of $210,000 was also received from an endowment fund created by Syd Watts and Barbara Dowd, who both wrote the Cowichan Community Land Trust into their will.

Other contributions were received from the Sitka Foundation ($50,000), Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Environmental Enhancement Fund ($5,000) and the Gosling Foundation ($2,500).

A partnership between the Island Trust Fund, Thetis Island Nature Conservancy and the Cowichan Community Land Trust saw the goal of preserving Fairyslipper Forest through to completion.

“This purchase is a great example of a community working together to ensure the natural areas we enjoy today continue to benefit future generations,” said Tony Law, Chair of the Trust Fund Board.

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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!

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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)

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.

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)

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.

bass champion Jeff Ellis, 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 11 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 two-day Blues Festival on July 7 and 8. 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 18 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 14. 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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Chemainus and Area Events Chemainus Theatre Festival

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SEP 14 - OCT 6 Glorious OCT 19 - NOV 3 Outside Mullingar NOV 16 - DEC 30 Little Women – A Classic

Family Musical JUL 14 - AUG 5 KidzPlay - The Little Prince Contact: chemainustheatre.ca call toll-free 1.800.565.7738 or 250.246.9820

Chemainus Legion 191

Fridays Bingo 6:30pm Doors open at 5 Information: 250-246-4543

Chemainus Chamber of Commerce Wednesday Market May 23 – September 19 10AM – 3PM Waterwheel Park, Info: 250-246-3944 Giant Street Market July 7 8PM – 3PM www.chemainus.bc.ca, Info: 250-246-3944

Chemainus Valley Cultural Arts Society

Open Mic Nights at the Osborne Bay Pub On third Saturday of October, November, January, February, March, April and May. Performers contact ahead of time at openstage@cvcas.com or (867) 446-1052

Chemainus Classical Concert Series Riot Brewing April 8, 2018 Title: Romeo and Juliet Artists: White Sparrow: Debi Wong (Mezzo-Soprano) and Solmund Nystabakk (Lute) May 6, 2018 Title: Cello Treasures Artists: Michael Jones (Cello) and Bruce Vogt (Piano) June 3, 2018 Title: Double Exposure Artist: Jo Deslippe (Piano and Voice) St. Michael’s Church For information 250–748-8383 www.chemainusclassical concerts.ca

Pat’s House of Jazz at the Osborne Bay Pub

March 18 2:00 NOLA NightHawks March 25 2:00 pm Lust Life Jazz Band April 1 2:00 Iain Duncan Trio with Ryan Oliver April 8 2:00pm Impressions of Lightfoot April 15 2:00 pm Arrowsmith Jazz Band April 22 2:00pm Swing Shift Big Band April 29 2:00 Rob Uffen Quintet For information contact: Preston Davies (250) 597-3045 jazz@cvcas.com Also at Osbourne Bay Pub Latin Fiesta Night with La Familia DANCE ALL NIGHT TO A 10 PIECE LATIN BAND - Saturday March 10 8:30PM

Rotary Club

March 21 Al Johnson Memorial Auction 6 – 8PM June 23 Summerfest Parade and Celebrations 11AM

Beer and Cut for Charity with Victory’s Pop up Barbershop Thurs March 22 and April 19 5-8:30PM Live Music with Kevin’s Bacon Trio Fri March 9 7:30PM CABIN FEVER TRIO ST. PATRICK\'S DAY CELEBRATION March 17 from 7-10PM Live Music with Fanfare Sat March 31 7:30PM West Coast Duo, Lawson Kelly Friday March 23 at 8pm Cheers Cowichan is offering rides to and from the Duncan area for this show. $25 per person both ways or $40 per couple both ways. Call 250-710-7391 BIKE TUNE UP AND A BEER WITH COWICHAN CYCLES Sat March 24 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Call the brewery at 250-324-7468 to reserve your spot Ruby Tuesday Kitchen Park Hosted by Jetta & Glenn Tuesday March 6 and Tuesday March 20 7PM – 10PM Open Mic Hosted by Bob Johns Thursday March 15 7 – 9 PM www.riotbrewing,com

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