Mountains and cactus
Central Arizona

Wickenburg is the Old West’s most Western town

Gold mining, ranching and the railroad opened up this town 60 miles from Phoenix.

Palm trees, mountains and banners
Indio

Old Town LaQuinta is a charming destination for art lovers

Browse the galleries of this pedestrian-friendly village or check out Art Under the Umbrellas on select Sundays.

by DaleAnn Shellborn
An acrylic painting of snow covered mountains.
Whistler

Locals stick together in the Whistler arts scene

Restaurants and shops serve up art you won't find in the exclusive galleries of the village.

This picture shows the inside of the gallery, with a couple of flower paintings, as well as 4 black and white prairie scene photographs.
Wetaskiwin

Where earth meets sky: Wetaskiwin’s dynamic arts scene

This prairie city has become home to many visual artists, who are perhaps drawn by the tranquillity of rolling hills brushing that wide sky. 

by Stephanie Warner
A woman painting beside a river.
Fort St. John

Fort St. John: the Energetic City has a vibrant art scene

The North Peace Cultural Centre is the perfect launching point for artistic pursuits.

The artist Siobhan Humston sitting cross legged on the floor painting one of her pictures.
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Hot Springs inspires creativity in artists and photographers

Visual artist Siobhan Humston is artist in residence at the Ranger Station Art Gallery in Harrison Hot Springs.

A picture showing the beach with the tide out, there a large sandy area with pockets of water that goes on until it reaches the ocean.
Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Treasures on Vancouver Island’s Oceanside beaches

The Finders Keepers initiative gives treasure hunters another reason to explore the beaches around Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

This is a picture of a sculpture that reflects Vancouver Island's coast.
Parksville and Qualicum Beach

From sandcastles to stained glass in artistic Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Experience a high density of artists at work in a small area along the white, sandy beaches of Rathtrevor and the public waterfront. 

a woman using a large pitchfork to put a piece of raku pottery into a bed of straw to cool after being fired
Kelowna

Unique venues for the arts in Kelowna

While the Okanagan is sometimes thought of as a region of retirement communities, Kelowna is bustling when it comes to its cultural aspects.

This is a photo of a Raku shaker.
Powell River

Take a ferry to discover the artists of Powell River

This resource-based community in flux has a West Coast setting that inspires art and performance.

Camrose artist Tara Szott with her enormous floral canvases.
Camrose

Camrose: the Rose City is abloom with artists

Nestled between sweeps of prairie and boreal forest, it’s only natural that this picturesque city has become a hub for people with an artistic temperament—visual and performing artists alike.  

by Stephanie Warner
clay bowls
Vernon

A tasty event that raises money for Vernon artists

What better way to support the arts than with a big handmade bowl full of Irish stew on St. Patrick's day?

Trailer in RV Park
RV Living

People are choosing to live the full-time RV lifestyle for many reasons

The RV lifestyle can be enjoyed by retirees, semi-retirees and those who are still working. 

Woman in evening dress leaping high in the air, arms outflung, left hand holding her shoes
Vancouver Coast and Mountains

Coquitlam arts and artisans

Coquitlam’s arts and cultural centres offer exhibits, performances, workshops and art camps all year round.

Painting of trees and water done in soft greens and grays
Watrous and Manitou Beach

Art and healing waters

Every summer there is a celebration of art and artists in the Saskatchewan resort communities of Watrous and Manitou Beach.

Colourful paintings line two walls of a gallery.
Outlook

Creative Outlook

Streetscape murals, handmade quilts and touring art exhibits keep the residents of Outlook, Saskatchewan, tuned in to their creative side.