Nanoose Place opened in 1992 under the leadership of the Nanoose Bay Lions with support from the community.

The non-profit, Nanoose Bay Activities and Recreation Society (NBARS) operates Nanoose Place.

Eswyn's Alpine & Rock Garden was established in the fall of 2009 by a group of dedicated volunteers. 

Activities can be found HERE.

Events can be found HERE and HERE

The Errington Hall serves as the creative hub of our community located in Area F of the Nanaimo Regional District

We foster arts and culture through our events and programs and also support the arts-based activities of non-profit community groups and organizations.

For a complete list of events click HERE

Fun All Year Round

Discover events in  Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Errington, Coombs

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The Errington War Memorial Hall has been an arts venue for the last 100 years, in 2012 we were the first organization in our area to receive sponsorship from the BC Touring Council to present touring artists. Even though our capacity is only 180, it means we can afford to present award winning musicians at reasonable ticket prices. If you see a show from the list below that interests you, tickets are available at Shades of Green, Errington General Store, and online at ErringtonHall.Tickit.ca. Please note our events are family friendly.

While the Hi Neighbour Day dance with The Apollos is just a summer memory, there are seven more upcoming concerts. The first is a dance on September 30 with two popular bands, Shred Kelly and Elliott Brood. Their styles are folk rock and county rock respectively and both groups are mainstage festival performers. Check out Shred Kelly here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rESHAj6QSZ0 and then Elliott Brood, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4ii_oAB1gk. We

Are you looking for a healthy activity this New Year?

Well dancing has been proven to be one of the best holistic forms of exercise for mind, body and spirit! Classes will be taught by Pamela Podmoroff, one of Canada's top All-Star West coast swing dancers.

With 25 years of teaching experience in a large variety of dances, she is known for her joy of dance and musicality. Pamela’s classes are a wonderful blend of footwork, good technique, partner communication and pure dance fun. Students who start with “two left feet” will indeed find their right one!

Please email pamelamore2001@yahoo.ca to register for upcoming series starting Monday January 22 at 6 pm at the MAC and get any further information on other classes currently offered.

The BC Farmers’ Market Trail is an initiative led by the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM). The BC Farmers’ Market Trail is your quickest route to fresh, local, in-season food and artisan goods, direct from the people who produce them. Filter by region and season to find 145+ free BCAFM member markets offering the best local food that BC has to offer. Visitors to BC farmer’s markets can expect a diverse variety of food, artisan goods, and delicious eat-at-the-market options! Stay up to date with unique, featured vendors, stories from the market and the success stories of your favourite business by checking the BC Farmers’ Market Trail and tuning into the BCAFM podcast.

Click HERE for more information

The Island’s farming collective

Farmers markets in Victoria, Vancouver Island, and Salt Spring Island.
Local fresh produce, live music, and much more!

Click HERE for more information

Opening Reception: Saturday, February 10, 2024,  1-3pm

THE NEW HAIDA
Traditional Haida design is the foundation of my journey as an artist. Studying ancient works,
and the art of Master Carvers of the last century is how I developed my craft and learned the
time-honoured tradition of Haida formline.

As my skills and confidence grew, so did my creativity and desire to add my own artistic spin
into my work. Using traditional formline as an anchor allows me the flexibility to play with
contemporary shapes, colours and design while maintaining a look recognizable as Haida.

The pieces in this exhibit have purposefully departed from the dominant red typically
associated with Northwest Coast Indigenous artwork. By using softer shades of blue, green and
grey along with primary black and white, I hope to appeal to collectors who appreciate Haida
design but are drawn to more muted colours.

As always, my work features classic totems and figures of Haida mythology. While many will be
recognizable, some hav

Opening Reception:  Saturday, February 10th, 1-3pm

ADINA BARUGOLO WAS BORN IN PORT ALBERNI,BC AND SPENT HER EARLY YEARS IN THE OCEANSIDE AREA OF VANCOUVER ISLAND. FROM AND EARLY AGE HER NATURAL ARTISTIC ABILITY WAS EVIDENT. HER PASSION AND LOVE OF THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND’S WEST COAST COAST IS THE INSPIRATION OF HER ARTWORK.   ADINA’S STUDIO AND GALLERY ARE LOCATED IN QUALICUM BEACH. HER PREFERRED MEDIA INCLUDE ACRYLIC, WATERCOLOUR, MIXED MEDIA COLLAGES. TODAY,HER PAINTINGS ARE INSPIRED FROM MEMORIES OF HER TIME LIVING IN ITALY AND HER LIFE LONG PASSION FOR THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF VANCOUVER ISLAND.

“THROUGH MY EYES AND INSPIRATION I HOPE TO CAPTIVATE THOSE THAT VIEW MY WORK.”

OPENING RECEPTION:  SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 1-3PM

Artist Statement 

What are Art Gems?

The Art Gems program is a multi-faceted, hand picked selection of special ‘Gems’ providing a unique experience under the instruction of well known Vancouver Island Artists.

Art Gems workshops are open to all levels of experience and will showcase a variety of mediums.

All materials and supplies are included in these workshops for the convenience of just enrolling, arriving and enjoying creating!

Each 4-hour workshop is $100 with all materials provided (except for 2-day workshop)

All levels of experience are welcome!

Download our spring Art Gems schedule here

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