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Arrowsmith Potters Guild new

http://www.arrowsmithpottersguild.bc.ca/index.htm

The Arrowsmith Potters' Guild began in April, 1995 and makes it's home at the VIA Rail Train Station in Parksville on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The Gallery of members' work is open daily and the Studio is well equipped.

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ArtistBC.ca - Artist Ross Humphrey new

http://www.artistbc.ca

Campbell River, BC artist Ross Humphrey has limited edition fine art prints and originals as well as digital art prints for sale and artwork by commision.

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Atomique Productions new

http://www.atomiqueproductions.com

Established in the summer of '99 by Nick Blasko, Dimitri Demers, and Gary Van Buskirk, Atomique productions Ltd. is a respected and dynamic independent producer and promoter of entertainment events on Canada's West Coast. The partnership was built on a mutual desire to see world class music on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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CFUV - 101.9 Campus Community Radio new

http://cfuv.uvic.ca/

Campus and Community Radio station from the UVIC campus in Victoria.

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The Waverley Hotel - Cumberland new

http://waverleyhotel.ca/

The Waverley Hotel is indeed a piece of history. Located at the corner of First and Dunsmuir in the "heart" of Cumberland, British Columbia, it carries it's 120 year history with a charm that continues to be the focus of what's happening in this increasingly popular little village.

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Live Victoria popular

http://www.livevictoria.com/

Extensive database of Victoria and Vancouver Island Alternative music acts, venues and resources

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Stark Raving Tattoo popular

http://www.starkravingtattoo.com

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Since 1991, Master Tattooist Mike Dick has delivered unique custom tattoo work to the people of Victoria, tribal tattoo, west-coast tattoo artist

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Swans Suite Hotel - Victoria's Art Hotel popular

http://www.swanshotel.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Victoria's boutique art hotel. Spectacular art collection, luxury hotel, brew pub, bistro and wine shop. Infinitely memorable penthouse suite for weddings and parties.

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Vancouver Island Events Calendar popular

http://www.harbourliving.ca

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

HarbourLiving.ca is a website promoting events happening across Vancouver Island. Concerts, Festivals, Sporting events and much more.

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Alberni Valley Heritage Network

http://www.alberniheritage.com/

The beautiful Alberni Valley is home for some of Vancouver Island's premier heritage and adventure tourism attractions. Maritime heritage, First Nations culture and art, steam trains and steam sawmill

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Comox Valley Art Gallery

http://www.comoxvalleyartgallery.com/

The Comox Valley Art Gallery is a non-profit society dedicated to providing a venue for, and increasing awareness of, local, national and international fine art within our communit

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Coombs Cottage Vacation Rental

http://www.coombscottage.com/

Private and peaceful luxury cottage in Coombs, our immaculate 2 bedroom, 1200 square foot rancher is nestled in the forest on 5 private wooded acres

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Cowichan 2008 - North American Indigenous Games

http://www.cowichan2008.com/

First Peoples sport and culture celebration held in Cowichan this August 2008

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Cowichan Theatre

http://www.cowichantheatre.bc.ca/

The Cowichan Theatre is one of the finest performance and conference facilities in British Columbia and has hosted some of the finest entertainment in North America - from dance to opera, from the classics to jazz, from pop to variety, from country/western to children's shows - featuring national and international stars.

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Cumberland Village Works

http://www.cumberlandvillageworks.com/

Welcome to the Cumberland Village Works… a vision, a beginning and a vehicle for the burgeoning and bursting cultural community of the Village of Cumberland.

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Denman Island Arts Centre

http://www.artsdenman.com/

Art workshops, concerts, gallery shows and more. The Denman Island Arts Centre offers 2 to 3 day art workshops on one of BC's fabulous Gulf Islands. Near the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island

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Filberg Festival, Comox BC

http://www.filbergfestival.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

An annual summer event on the enchanting grounds of the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, Vancouver Island, BC Canada, features superb arts and crafts, delightful music and fun entertainment

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GBS Glass Blowing

http://www.glassblow.ca/

Wine glasses, oil lamps, specialty lamp, scientific glass, located in Shawnigan Lake BC, come visit our studio

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Gilda's Box of Treasures Theatre

http://www.gildastheatre.com/

First Nations Native American Indian dance theatre in Campbell River, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Authentic Indian dances, songs & stories with magnificent masks and traditional Native American costumes. Family entertainment

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I-Hos Gallery - Pacific Northwest Native Art

http://www.ihosgallery.com

I-Hos Gallery represents contemporary Northwest Coast Native artists at our gallery in Comox, BC, Canada

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Intrepid Theatre

http://www.intrepidtheatre.com/

Welcome to Intrepid Theatre in Victoria BC Canada, producers of the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, Uno Festival of Solo Performance, and the Metro Studio.

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Justart Native Art Gallery

http://www.justart.ca/

Situated in the community of Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island, much of the Native American art featured in the gallery is the work of Namgis and Kwakiutl First Nations artists, members of the Kwakwaka'wakw who have a rich culture steeped in traditions spanning many centuries.

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Kingfisher Designs

http://kingfisherjewelry.com/

Kingfisher Designs has been creating unique jewelry for over 4 years. Our studio is located in Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island, where we strive to bring to you stunning jewelry pieces that will be cherished for many years to come

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Logan's Pub

http://www.loganspub.com/

Logan's Pub is Victoria's live venue for all styles of music with bands playing from all over the world. Formerly Thursdays

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Lucky Bar - Victoria

http://www.luckybar.ca/

8 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Live music of every genre, DJ based club nights, weeklies and one-offs, Lucky plays host to just about every type of event there is.

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Magnolia Gallery and Garden

http://www.magnoliagallery.ca/

Located in the historic village of Cumberland, on Vancouver Island, Magnolia Gallery & Garden is a beautiful blend of Fine Art for the home, and plants and art for the garden.

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Main Street Gallery - Sidney BC

http://www.mstreetgallery.com/index.php

The Main Street Gallery is an exciting new space located in the heart of Sidney, offering a superb selection of original fine art, ceramics, glass and jewellery.

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Melissa Caron Jewellers - Saltspring Island

http://www.melissacaron.com/

Melissa Caron Jewellers: Custom made jewellery Saltspring Island, BC, Canada

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Museum at Campbell River - native North American Indian Art

http://www.crmuseum.ca/

First Nations and northwest native American Indian art, prints, handmade sterling silver & gold jewelry, ceremonial Indian masks, porcelain dolls, woven baskets, drums, rattles, carvings and more

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Noella LeDrew - Artist, Designer

http://www.noellaledrew.com/

Noella LeDrew is a freelance graphic designer and multi-media artist living and working in East Sooke, near Victoria on Vancouver Island, British Columbia,

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Play With Your Food Dinner Theatre

http://www.playwithyourfood.ca/

Dinner theatre in Victoria BC, Dinner theater, Victoria, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, dinner, theatre, Live, corporate entertainment, acting, in Victoria BC, on Vancouver Island,- Play With Your Foo

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Royal BC Museum

http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/

9 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

The Royal BC Museum is one of the foremost cultural institutions in the world. Since 1886, we have been British Columbia's provincial museum, collecting artifacts, documents and specimens of BC's natural and human history, safeguarding them for the future, and sharing them with the world.

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Shining Sun Gardenworks

http://www.shiningsungardenworks.com

Handcrafted metal home and garden art by metal artisan Shirra Wall. 100% steel home design and beauty, metal garden stakes, whimsical metal art animal figures, recycled propane tank firepits, handcrafted metal welcome signs, custom iron art work.

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Sooke Fine Arts Show

http://sookefinearts.com/

Aug 4 - 12 Sooke is steeped in artistic talent and natural beauty making it the perfect host for Vancouver Island’s premier art show and sale for the past 20 years

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SurfMonkery - ebook on surfing and zen meditation

http://www.surfmonkery.com/

Surfing the pacific rim, long beach, cox bay and the pacific rim as a spiritual search leads Roy Merck to the Zen experience. Beginning surfing the great lakes, he travels across Canada to be where the pacific meets Canada's west coast.

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The Belfry Theatre

http://www.belfry.bc.ca/

The Belfry is Victoria's largest contemporary adult theatre producing up to 12 plays a year from its beautifully restored heritage church

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The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue

http://www.cheesecakeburlesque.com/

Formed in Victoria, BC in 2006, The Cheesecake Burlesque Revue's mission is to celebrate classic burlesque with a modern twist! A fun, cheeky, sassy and bubbly mix of girl guerillas ready to take the stage by stillettoed storm

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The Cumberlander

http://www.thecumberlander.ca/cgi-bin/show_home.cgi

Filled with a wide-ranging variety of grassroots news and views, The Cumberlander is also a direct-edit interface open to the whole community.Freely post your own articles, photos, events, classifieds, letters to the editor, etc. from your own computer.

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The Garden Gallery

http://thegardengallery.ca/

Fused glass gallery and artisan, fused glass art

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The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre

http://www.theoldschoolhouse.org/

The Old School House Arts Centre, the artistic focal point for the area, is located in the heart of the picturesque community of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

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Tla-Ook Cultural Aventures Tofino

http://www.tlaook.com/

nd. Unique paddling adventure in hand carved Tla-ook Cultural Adventures Dugout Canoe Tours in Tofino, BC, Clayoquot Soucanoes. Vancouver Island BC, Canada

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Travel information and pictures from Vancouver Island

http://www.travel-vancouver-island.com

Information and Pictures about the travel destination Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

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Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

http://www.victoriadragonboat.com/

August 15-17 at the Victoria Inner Harbour. One of Victoria's most popular summer events, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport. Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, it is the only dragon boat festival in North America to take place in a working harbour.

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Victoria Erotica Festival of Film and Arts

http://www.victoriaeroticafestival.com/

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

The Victoria Erotica Festival of Film and Arts - A traditional springtime celebration welcoming la dolce vita back into our lives

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Victoria Event Centre

http://www.1415broad.ca/portal/

The Victoria Multicultural Society operates the Victoria Event Centre at 1415 Broad Street - across from the A-Channel

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Victoria International Film and Video Festival

http://www.vifvf.com/

Victoria International Film and Video Festival, held in February

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Victoria's Annual Ska Festival

http://victoriaskafest.ca/

Put on by the Victoria Ska Society and run every July, the Ska Society holds regular events throughout the year

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West Coast Magic Bed and Breakfast and Gallery

http://www.westcoastmagic.com

Ocean View Bed and Breakfast and Art Gallery on the Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

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