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The Arts
Victoria's place in the history of art was established by its most
famous artist-in-residence, Emily Carr. Along with a broad collection
of North American, European, and Asian art, many of Emily's works
are on display in the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, one of Canada's
leading art galleries. Private galleries throughout the Victoria area
present works by local, national, and international artists.
Art Galleries
Art Gallery of Victoria
1040 Moss Street (250-384-4101)
Home to nationally significant Oriental, European, Canadian and Inuit
art collections.
Alcheringa Gallery
665 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
Blue Raven Gallery
1971 Kaltasin Road, Sooke, B.C.
Emily Carr House
207 Government Street (250-387-4697)
An Italianate style residence, the birthplace of Emily Carr, one of
Canada's most famous artists.
Discovery Station
26 Discovery Street, Victoria, B.C.
Fran Willis Gallery
1619 Store Street, Victoria, B.C.
Gallery 1248
1248 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
Open Space Gallery
510 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
Pacific Editions Limited
942 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
Peninsula Gallery
100-2506 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, B.C.
The Gallery in the Oak Bay Village
222A Oak Bay Ave., Oak Bay, B.C.
West End Gallery
1203 Broad Street, Victoria, B.C.
Winchester Galleries
1545 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C.
Museums
Victoria and its surrounding communities are home some exceptional museums, rated among the very best in North America. Upon entering a museum you find yourself stepping into exhibits that are no longer stagnant displays behind glass, but exciting exhibits that bring human and natural history to life. You can explore native culture, pioneer and maritime life, military and aviation history, famous personalities, marine mammals and even art. The museums of Victoria include hands-on displays, live entertainment, multi-media features and off-site and on-line programs to enrich your museum experience.
Helmcken House
675 Belleville Street (250-387-4697)
Former home of J.S. Helmcken, pioneer doctor, and contains one of
Canada's finest nineteenth century medical collections.
Maritime Museum
28 Bastion Square (250-385-4222)
Captures the Province's seafaring history of the last 130 years.
Royal British Columbia Museum
675 Belleville Street (250-387-3701)
The Museum's collection is magnificently displayed using live specimens,
film, lighting and sound to recreate the wonders of BC's human and
natural history.
Royal London Wax Museum
470 Belleville Street (250-388-4461)
View 300 of the world's pivotal personalities—from the celebrated
to the shamed.
Saanich Historical Artifacts Society
7321 Lochside Drive (250-652-5522)
A fascinating Museum/Farm on 20 acres demonstrating artifacts from
our Pioneer past.
Sooke Regional Museum
2070 Phillips Road, Sooke (250-642-6351)
Exhibits on Native history, early settlers, gold rush, logging, farming
and fishing.
Sidney Museum
2538 Beacon Avenue, Sidney (250-656-2140)
Models, skeletons and murals, the marine mammal exhibit traces the
story of the biology and evolution of whales.
On Stage
Victoria's professional and community performing art companies offer year-round entertainment, ranging from mainstream to experimental:
- Pacific Opera Victoria presents its productions
from September until May.
- The Victoria Symphony offers a full schedule of performances,
as well as special events such as Symphony Splash, an annual summer
concert
performed from a barge in the Inner Harbour.
- The Belfry Theatre is known for its captivating productions.
- The McPherson Playhouse and Royal Theatre offer
an assortment of concerts, plays, musicals, films,
and special guests.
- The Phoenix Theatres and the Centre Auditorium
at the University of Victoria are local favorites for
theatre and music.
Theatres
McPherson Theatre
#3 Centennial Square (250-386-6121)
Royal Theatre
805 Broughton St. (250-396-6121)
Belfry Theatre
1291 Gladstone Avenue (250-385-6815)
Theatre Inconnu
PO Box 8796, Victoria B.C. (250-360-0234)
Pacific Opera Victoria
1316B Government St. (250-385-0222)
Festivals & Cultural Events
Throughout the year, all sorts of gala celebrations take place to
honour all that Victorians love - Shakespeare, world music, beer,
flowers, jazz, visual arts, literature, boats, fringe theatre, and
that's just the beginning! The newest arrival to the festival family
is the Harbour Festival, a ten-day entertainment extravaganza in May
that includes the world-famous Swiftsure International Yacht Races.
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