Chemainus Community Website
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CHEMAINUS HOMEPAGE
HISTORY of CHEMAINUS
- About Chemainus History : Chemainus history and how it moved from resource based dependence to tourist destination
- Hermit's Trail: How an old man recreated a garden within an old growth standing of forest right in the heart of Chemainus
- Scotchtown: How the name evolved from its settlers of the past
- MacMillan-Waterwheel Park : History of the Park, and what it is to the community today
- Current Facts: Governments, services, climate and other noteworthy facts about Chemainus today
- Island map with travel links: Interactive google map and transportation links
- Surrounding Communities: Crofton, Duncan, Ladysmith, Cowichan Bay, Lake Cowichan
- Website Dedication: Marg and Al Johnson, 25 years of Chemainus volunteer service and commitment
ACCOMMODATIONS
- About Chemainus Accommodations : General overview of our Vancouver Island accommdodations- world class and varied to meet all types and budgets.
- Bed and Breakfast Accommodations: From a self-contained medieval castle to ocean front homes, 4 star rated, and rural tranquility
- Cottages, Cabins and Campgrounds: Whether ocean side or tucked away in magnificant forested areas, these accommodations offer the best in west coast experiences.
- Holiday Homes: Vacation rentals in homes in the area, luxurious to oceanside
- Motels, Hotels, Lodges, Inns: Vancouver Island accommodations that can accommodate larger groups. Well located, some also provide wedding facilities
ARTS and CULTURE
- About the Arts in Chemainus and Cowichan Valleys
- Artists
- Fibre and Textile artisans: qults, rug-hooking, clothing designers, sheepskin footwear and pet items are designed and hand-made by area artisans
- Jewellery Artists: custom designs and creations
- Literary- Writers: Individual writers and groups
- Musicians and Performers: Individual performers. groups and bands
- Painters, Graphic Designers: Painting, drawing, mullti-media and graphics design artists
- Photographers: portraiture, weddings, events, journalistic photographers
- Sculpture, Pottery and Glass Artists: stone and wood carving, metal casting, thrown and formed clay pottery items both functional and decorative; blown glass and architectural glass creations.
- Arts organizations: Visual, music and other arts organizations within our region
- Galleries: focusing on the talents of regional artists
- Murals
- About Murals Outdoor wall paintings- the distinction of Chemainus's murals
- Chemainus Murals : The murals themselves, the story behind each painting and the artists who have brought Chemainus history to life.
- Murals from other Communities : Inspired by Chemainus' success, other communities have used the mural concept in their own unique way.
- Mural Making Process : Series of presentations on the process of creating a mural in a community-based program. Mural #31 will be the focus of this series.
- Project Planning Information : Administrative considerations when preparing a plan for a community based project. Series drawn from experiences with Chemainus and other communities.
- Museums: Historical artifacts and activities in the unique musems from this area- and the buildings housing the museums, themselves.
- Theatres: Live dinner theatre, community little theatre, musicals and music events, comedians, and the full gamet of entertainment from the region.
BUSINESS
- About Business in the Region: Overview of Business activity in the area
- Business Directory: online directory of businesses in the region
- Business and Employment Resources: Employment, training, and business services and resouces
- Terms and Conditions of Business Directory Inclusion : online directory conditions
EVENTS
- Entertainment Guide and Calendar of Events : Extensive calendar of events for Chemainus, Crofton, Ladysmith, Duncan, Cowichan Bay, Lake Cowichan and beyond
- Daytrips: In and around Chemainus, and throughout the Island with Chemainus as a base. Entertainment, education, native heritage, arts and culture, outdoor pursuits.
FOOD - WINE
- Restaurants, Eateries, Markets, Wineries of the Region: From the famous ice cream to fine dining, farmer's markets, wineries and brewhouses, as well as food specialties right from the Cowichan Valley.
ORGANIZATIONS
- Non profit, Charitable and Service Organizations : Regional non profit organizations and clubs including Rotary, Legion, Kinsmen, and others
RECREATION
- Recreation and the Outdoors on Vancouver Island
- Biking and Hiking : Information on maps and trails
- Sports Clubs : Clubs and sports organizations based in the region
- Facilities and Parks : Parks, tennis courts, skate parks, arenas.
- Golf : golf courses and resources
- Marine and water sports : boating, charters, fishing, marinas, kayaking.
SENIORS
- Residences and Resources for Seniors in the Region : Seniors resources locally, including retirement homes.
SERVICES
- Information about local services : overview including governments of the area
- Churches : Churches and places of worship, all denominations for the region
- Education: schools, elementary, secondary, post-secondary and others
- Financial: Banks and insurance companies
- Health : health resources within the region
- Legal: lawyers
- Real Estate: Agents and real estate companies
- Other: Miscellaneous
TRAVEL & TOURS
- Transportation and Tour Information : Ferries, airports, bus services, tour operators
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