Artists

Marcela Strasdas: www.marcelastrasdas.com
Deborah Czernecky: www.spinningdogstudio.ca
Terri Rodstrom: www.artisterri.piczo.com
Brian Simons: www.briansimons.com
Mark Heine: www.markheine.com
Leslie Redhead: www.leslieredhead.com
Rodger Garbutt: members.shaw.ca/rodgergarbutt/
Joanne Thomson: www.joannethomson.com
Nicole Valentine-Rimmer: www.nvalentinestudio.etsy.com
Desiree Bond: www.desireebond.ca

Organizations, Businesses & Websites

Accomodation

Birds of a Feather Bed & Breakfast

The Lodge at Weirs Beach

The Lodge at Weir's Beach is Victoria's premier oceanfront vacation destination, with breathtaking views of the Pacific coast. The Lodge is designed for everyone, from family gatherings, and corporate retreats, to intimate escapes for couples. The Lodge is located just 30 minutes from Victoria Harbour, just 10 minutes from Coast Collective,

Sooke Ocean Resort

About 20 minutes from Coast Collective. Vacation Rental home accommodation in Sooke BC on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Sooke Ocean Resort combines BC Approved Accommodation and Canada Select 4 star vacation rental for up to 14, with fishing charters, B&B and the most unique restaurant Sushi ON the Sea

www.sookeoceanresort.com

Dashwood Manor Seaside Heritage Bed and Breakfast

Downtown Victoria's heritage B&B on the sea shore. Eleven spacious ocean view guest rooms. Beaches, park and gardens. Short walk to Cook Street Village with great restaurants. 1 Cook Street, Victoria 1 800 667 5517  www.dashwoodmanor.com

Businesses

Essencia/Havenwood at Esquimalt Lagoon

Essencia at Esquimalt Lagoon is expected to become one of the most innovative resort community developments in Canada. Nestled between a picturesque migratory bird sanctuary and some of the most spectacular urban forest in North America, Essencia strives to honour the past while building a holistic and sustainable vision for the future.
221 Heatherbell Road
Colwood, BC - V9C 1Y8
Phone: 250.391.5522
E-Mail: info@essenciavillage.ca
www.essenciavillage.ca

Art Associations, Organizations and Businesses

The Mat Shop

The Mat Shop supplies custom cut art mats, mat board, picture frames, & framing supplies at wholesale prices to your specifications.

www.matshop.com

Artworld
Picture Framing & Art Supplies

British Columbia Arts Council

British Columbia Arts Council is the agency of the provincial government that administers programs supporting arts and cultural development in the province.

800 Johnson Street,
1st floor Box 9819
Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC V8W 9W3
Phone: 250-356-1718
Fax: 250-387-4099

Email: bcartscouncil@gems2.gov.bc.ca
www.bcartscouncil.ca

Community Arts Council of Greater Victoria

The CACGV is a not-for-profit umbrella arts organization that promotes artists of all disciplines. We operate a downtown Gallery, Artist’s Corner at the Victoria Public Library and Phantom Galleries in downtown empty storefronts. We have an arts resource center and a membership base of over 600 people. We act as an advocate for arts and are active in many community arts events in Victoria, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, and Saanich. Office and

Gallery hours: Monday –Friday 10-5, Everyone is Welcome

G6-1001 Douglas Street
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2C5
Phone: 250-381-2787
Fax: 250-383-9155
Email: info@cacgv.ca
www.cacgv.ca

Federation of Canadian Artists

The Federation (FCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and professional development of artists and services for art collectors.

1241 Cartwright Street
Vancouver , BC Canada
V6H 4B7
Phone: 604-681-2744
www.artists.ca

Bateman Get to Know Program

The Robert Bateman Get to Know Program encompasses a series of initiatives designed to connect youth with nature.

www.gettoknow.ca

The Painters Keys

The most comprehensive Free Resource for Artists. Twice-weekly email newsletter by Robert Genn. Also provides links to art quotes, letters, and information on books available for purchase.

www.painterskeys.com

Westshore Arts Council

We have moved our office to the Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre, Room 2007, 4495 Happy Valley Road, Metchosin.
See our website for information on upcoming events and application downloads.
P.O. Box 28090
RPO Canwest Victoria, B.C.
V9B 6K8
Phone: 250-478-2286
Fax: 250-478-5591
Email: info@westshorearts.org
www.westshorearts.org

WestShore Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber is the leading business organization in the WestShore providing a business voice with all levels of government, opportunities for business and professional development, networking with over 400 local businesses and a range of discounts & benefits including an affordable group insurance plan that works for small and home-based businesses.
2830 Aldwynd Road
Victoria, BC - V9B 3S7
Phone: 250.478.1130
Fax: 250.478.1584
Email: chamber@westshore.bc.ca
www.westshore.bc.ca

Other Associations

Go BC

Volkssporting

Volksmarching is a form of non-competitive fitness walking that developed in Europe. Participants typically walk 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) on an outdoor path. Volksmarch associations offer incentive awards (usually pins and patches) for collecting a certain number of events. Volkssport participants enjoy recording distances and event participation in international record books.