Chemainus Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  If you come to Chemainus, then you must have a look at the beautiful Mural's that are painted around the town.The Mural's, began in 1982, and now, there are over 40, and still growing!Most of them are in the Centre of Town, but to see all of them, you need to head to the Old... 

 balhannah Says:  Not only Mural's in this town, but excellent sculpture's scattered around the town too!On my opening page, is a photo of the carving based on the first mural to be painted in Chemainus,.......' Steam Donkey At Work. It is a three-dimensional cedar depiction showing the steam... 

 balhannah Says:  Waterwheel Park is located in the main part of Chemainus. If your a tourist, you will find it nestled in giant fir trees, near the Tourist Information centre.Quite a few of the trees are indigenous to Vancouver Island. There is a lovely Mural, and a Waterwheel which is a... 

 balhannah Says:  Chemainus, known as 'THE LITTLE TOWN THAT DID' and for its Murals. The way we saw the Mural's, was by taking the Chemainus Express around the town. This was like a mini steam train, included the driver and a young lady who gave a commentary all the way. The tour was good and... 

 balhannah Says:  CHEMAINUS is one of my favorite towns in Canada. It is a town that is well known for its Mural's, something that I really enjoy viewing, but what I also found here, was lots of lovely painted very quaint houses.There are mill houses along Chemainus Road, as well as historic... 

 Albernfrau Says:  This famous theatre offers approximately 5 different productions throughout the year. Visitors can stay in the newly built close by Chemainus Festival Best Western Hotel. Package deals (hotel and theatre) available from $89 per person based on double occupancy. 

 Lady_Mystique Says:  As I mentioned in the introduction, Chemainus is most famous for its murals.One just has to walk around the town, look at the walls of the buildings to find a mural...they're everywhere! 

 LoriPori Says:  The CHEMAINUS THEATRE is another big draw in town and presents live professional theatre year-round, with special summer family production, new plays featuring guest artists from across North America, pre-show dining and a gallery displaying works by local artists. 

 LoriPori Says:  Hans and I couldn't resist going into BILLY'S DELIGHT for an ice cream. I had my usual double Butter Pecan with a waffle cone. MMMMM! Home of the original fresh-baked Chemainus Waffle Cone, Hearty soups, Sandwiches and other light lunches. Coffeeand Expresso Bar. 

 Lady_Mystique Says:  Here's a real treasure trove for Antique lovers!!!There are SO MANY antiques here, but most of them are small. Don't expect to find any furniture or larger items here. Lots of household antiques, fine glassware, jewellery, and everyday objects.It has gone down in quality a... 

 Lady_Mystique Says:  This bakery has been operating in Chemainus for 50 years! They offer really good and absolutely DELICIOUS baked goods!!! They bake their breads and pastries using only natural products with no additives or preservatives in the ingredients.The owners/ bakers...a married... 

 Redang Says:  Tourist OfficePO Box 575 / 9796 Willow StreetChemainus BC V0R 1K0Canada- Tel.: (+1) (250) 246 39 44- Fax: (+1) (250) 246 32 51- Internet: www.chemainus.bc.ca- E mail: ccoc@islandnet.com 

 RACCOON1 Says:  Some murals are tucked in corners or laneways . A wide angle lens is a help .Ths mural is 31.08 meters long by 3.69 meters high . 

 RACCOON1 Says:  You may not be able to take pictures of complete murals as Chemainus is still a full fledged functioning town and people have to park their cars somewhere , like right in front of a mural. Be patient . 

 RACCOON1 Says:  There are presently 36 murals on building walls in Chemainus , B.C.If you are on Vancouver Island do take the time to stop and walk through the town . The murals are scattered throuighout the town , some on major streets and intersections and some tucked away in laneways. A...