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

Click HERE

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!

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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

For a complete list of Events click HERE.

April 30 – May 26, 2024

Opening Reception:  Saturday, May 4th, 2024   1-3pm

Born in Poland, Dorota studied Architecture before immigrating to Canada in 1981. She graduated with Honors from the Architectural Technology Program in 1983 and completed her Bachelor of Architecture Degree at the University of Toronto in 1989. After few years of commercial design work, and over 30 private residences designed, she accepted a teaching position at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. As a Faculty Professor she specialized in design, rendering, 3D Revit and CAD modeling, building codes, as well as sustainable construction. Retired in 2018 she is currently living in Nanoose Bay enjoying nature, creative arts, gardening, golfing, sailing, travel, and recently teaching Arts at the Nanoose Place Community Center.

Dorota received extensive education in drawing, completed courses in watercolors from Dundas Valley School of Art, and recently attended a number of workshops with prominent artists. She lov

OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, May 4, 2024,  1-3pm

The most positive childhood memories I have is growing up within the rugged and beautiful natural landscapes of Vancouver Island. That combined with a creative mind served me well in imagining our area as the most magical place. From the time I was brought into this world, I saw nature and my surroundings though my own mind, and that both fascinates me and inspires me.

It’s important for me to share my art with the world, because in my opinion, the story and narrative of my artwork does not end

APRIL 30 – MAY 26, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024, 1-3PM

Tom Shardlow, AFCA, SCA

Tom Shardlow’s artwork was recognized early receiving awards and media attention in High School. He later studied at the Vancouver School of Art (now Emily Carr School of Art and Design) before working in advertising doing art layouts. After graduating from UBC, Tom worked as a field research biologist where he was fortunate to have traveled to many of British Columbia’s wild places. These travels inspired him to document on canvas and paper what he saw and felt.

His drawings and illustrations have appeared in book form, magazines, and newspapers, and he completed a series of commissioned drawings for Fitzhenry and Whiteside publishers. His paintings have won multiple awards and have been acquired by a major private collection lending to the National Gallery in Ottawa and are included in a Simon Fraser University permanent collection. Tom’s works have appeared in over 70 juried exhibitions a

Meet You at the MAC!

Looking for a fun beginner workshop, or class from a specific artist instructor?  It’s all here at the MAC. 

Art Bites and Creative Kids are classes designed to enjoy art, and to explore different mediums.

We have a number of artist instructors who teach more advanced workshops in painting, pastels, drawing and more.

For Details Click HERE

Whether it’s a 2-hour class or a weekend workshop, you’ll find it here.

Aging Artfully - Free Art Classes for Seniors

Art Foundations

Art Bites

Creative Kids

Digital Art

Digital Literacy - Apple Technology Workshops

SCHOOL FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS

For Details Click HERE