A GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD
OF EMILY CARR Famous Canadian artist and author , Emily Carr used to work late into the night painting , writing , plotting her next adventure – often surrounded by her beloved dogs and her monkey , Woo .
A World-Class Treasure Victoria ’ s Inner Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world . A working harbour , transportation hub and tourist mecca , it features scenic walkways , stunning ocean views , breathtaking sunsets and views of the provincial legislature buildings , as well as the Grand Fairmont Express Hotel . In the summer , the Inner Harbour is bustling with sightseers , horse-drawn carriages , street buskers and boaters . Recreational vessels and small cruise ships moor in the center of the harbour , just steps from Victoria ’ s historic streets and the city ’ s distinctive architecture . During the summer months , the harbour is famous for its festivals , shows and concerts including the Dragon Boat Festival , the Symphony Splash , and Tall Ships . At night , you can even catch a firework display .
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The Carr family home located on Government Street .
A GLIMPSE INTO THE WORLD
OF EMILY CARR Famous Canadian artist and author , Emily Carr used to work late into the night painting , writing , plotting her next adventure – often surrounded by her beloved dogs and her monkey , Woo .
CARR WAS LARGER THAN LIFE , a fact that is celebrated at her former Government Street home where her story lives on more than 70 years after the celebrated artist ’ s death . Both a National and Provincial Historic Site , Emily Carr House is not simply a showcase of Carr ’ s art and writings — it ’ s a hub for musical performances , spoken word readings and contemporary art shows , as well as a shrine where the faithful can see how she lived , full of reproductions of iconic sketches and paintings depicting Carr ’ s deep connection to BC forests and First Nations villages .
Walking through the rooms of her childhood home you will gain a sense of the context of the times in which she lived but also come to appreciate how she was so remarkably ahead of her times . A Post-Impressionist and Modernist painter , writer and thinker ; a champion of First Nations ’ culture and Indigenous Peoples , Emily Carr was a true visionary .
EMILY CARR HOUSE
ADDRESS : 207 Government Street , Victoria , BC
PHONE : ( 250 ) 383.5843 WEB : emilycarr . com
ADMISSION : Adults , $ 6.75 ; Seniors , Students , $ 5.75 ; Youth ( 6-18 ), $ 4.50 ; Family , $ 17 pat hoglund photo province of british columbia photo
A World-Class Treasure Victoria ’ s Inner Harbour is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world . A working harbour , transportation hub and tourist mecca , it features scenic walkways , stunning ocean views , breathtaking sunsets and views of the provincial legislature buildings , as well as the Grand Fairmont Express Hotel . In the summer , the Inner Harbour is bustling with sightseers , horse-drawn carriages , street buskers and boaters . Recreational vessels and small cruise ships moor in the center of the harbour , just steps from Victoria ’ s historic streets and the city ’ s distinctive architecture . During the summer months , the harbour is famous for its festivals , shows and concerts including the Dragon Boat Festival , the Symphony Splash , and Tall Ships . At night , you can even catch a firework display .
18 explore : NW | The Official Magazine for kenmore air | Spring 2017