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Halifax – 1313 Hollis Street

A building size mural at 1313 Hollis Street

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Victoria – Chinatown mural

Victoria – Wall murals on Fisgard Street in Chinatown

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Chemainus Murals

The Chemainus murals were born when the Horseshoe Bay Lumber Mill shut down in 1983 – instead of fading away when the major employer left, the town embarked on a program to attract tourists. 39 outdoor murals were created, depicting … Continue reading

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Chemainus – more than murals

In 1862 a waterwheel powered sawmill was opened in Chemainus, an ideal location with a sheltered bay for log booming and shipping of lumber products by sea and later by rail. By the late 1970s the mill was antiquated and … Continue reading

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A bit of Coombs

A mural in Coombs – just east of the Highway 4A bridge

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The little town with murals

While Chemainus to the south is well known for it’s numerous murals, tiny little Courtenay has it’s fair share of them as well…

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Campbell River – artistry

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