A delight for art lovers! Artists using a variety of emdiums have booths, and their creations are…read moreproudly displayed. This is a free art center that is great to take the kids or to shop for that special piece. The Old School House in Qualicum Beach, is run by weelcoming, friendly and informative volunteers. I highly recomment stopping in to view the various art and enjoy local artists.

95/100 Known as…read more"TOSH" by the locals. I am gonna go ahead and give this destination 5 stars because it is really a one stop shop for Island art work. I must say, thinking now, there is not much Native Art work here so I would not make this a stop if you are looking for that type of art. There is an artist (or two) at work as well as kids pottery glass. I picked up a few cute postcards here, but this is really a place you can take a lot of time to explore. Any price range can be met I purchased a couple $0.50 postcards but you can get artwork there to satiate any desire and price range. You must pop in for a visit when you are in the quaint town of QB.

What a lovely little local art gallery! So many beautiful treasures to be found here and enjoy…read morebrowsing through. I only had a limited amount of time in the area and wanted to find a boutique with locally made artisan pieces from and was lucky to find this one in one of the travel guides at my hotel. I picked up a few different items, a small bird made from re-purposed metal, a lovely necklace, a stylish cell phone holder, and some special sea salt. So much fun. I'll be back for sure the next time I'm in the area!

Wow, what a wonderful experience dealing with the extremely helpful staff at the Salish Sea Market…read more I had been in the store on a previous trip to the Island (what a treasure trove of unique gifts and art) and a relative fell in love with a piece but could not buy it at the time. I emailed the staff and they emailed me back with pictures and information about shipping, and made the process of buying an item without being in the store so absolutely painless and easy. I cannot thank them enough for helping me out. I really recommend having a look at their website www.salishseamarket.com/ or visiting in person when in the area. Special kudos to Vivian and Sarah

Admission is the cost of donation - so pay what you can. For that price, it was definitely worth…read morestopping in and enjoying a very nicely curated art show. In one large open gallery there were large photographs, paintings, 3D mixed media sculptures and three videos: two digital videos and one film strip. The current show is focused on the life of loggers and fire watch tower workers. The show is surprisingly interesting - each piece of art builds the story of the industry and the people who work in it. Not a bit of political or environmental jargon here - but I guess you bring your own thoughts on that matter. The woman at the front counter was kind and welcoming. And the art shop had some really great pieces - ceramics, jewelry and the ever-present silk scarf collection. Has an art museum shop ever NOT had a silk scarf display?

From the owner: Nanaimo Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo on the traditional territory of the…read moreSnuneymuxw First Nation. The Gallery enhances the cultural environment of Vancouver Island, serving a regional population base of approximately 225,000, through exhibitions, education, and outreach that encourages active public involvement with the visual arts. The Gallery presents a program of excellent exhibitions by professional contemporary artists and dynamic public programs that explore exhibition themes in the gallery and in the community. We offer innovative workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for both children and adults at Art Lab, our dedicated space for learning, which opened in 2014. The Gallery maintains a growing collection of art and holds works by significant artists from British Columbia. We connect with over 12,500 children across three school districts each year through TD Artists in the Schools, and operate The Gallery Store which features unique, high-quality, locally made objects, and contributes to the livelihood of artists in our region.

Does not follow COVID protocol. Believes that covid is not real and that the vaccines don't work…read more And as of recently compared children having to wear masks to residential school. Than after getting backlash the owner started deleted comments that corrected her. Than edited her post stating it upset her to have to edit her post and take her "remark out". Than made a lame apology to try save what's left of her business. Will not get a cent from me

Exceptional range of apparel choices with magnificent custom art: pick your shirt/sweater/etc then…read morepick your design from the catalogue of work from the owner and voila! Custom apparel on site as you wait.

I drove by so many times before I stopped in but now The Kube is my go to spot for unique gifts on…read morethe Sunshine Coast. With an always rotating cast of artists on display there always seems to be something new to catch my eye. How do they always have just that thing I need but made in such a way that is much more beautiful than I could ever imagine. Always Great vibes at The Kube.

There was a line of people in the middle of the store all drinking and blocking the way. I couldn't…read moremove across the center of the store and the people wouldn't move. The owner/manager didn't seem to care. It was weird and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Everything was overpriced. 15$ for a bar of soap smh

The staff here were lovely. A great store in Duncan's pedestrian friendly downtown area. We…read moreenjoyed this shop amongst the others. A large selection of indigenous products, some local handmade, some indigenous design items made in China. I was looking for a Cowichan sweater and this place did not disappoint. They have a great selection and seem to pay their craftspeople fairly. The item I wanted was a bit of a glass slipper and I didn't find it that day but I did find an absolutely, awesome, comfy pair of Cowichan knitted slippers that haven't left my side since. These would make an awesome gift as they are so very nice, handmade, local, cozy but they are shop so easy to travel with - I love them! I would recommend checking out this store if in this area.

Judy has some of the most beautiful jewelry, carvings and Cowichan knitting I have ever seen. This…read morestore is a destination shopping experience for many. Gifts from just a few dollars to very high end. Something for everyone.

Waterfront Gallery displays art by Janice Sheehan, paintings and etchings. The wilderness beach…read morescenes are a delight. Some jewelery, glass and pearls. Surprisingly easy on the pocketbook for the quality. Small pleasant gallery, located right at the Harbour Quay by other shops, views and atmosphere. A great small destination, could make anyone's trip.

Super cute store on Sunshine Coast. This store sells everything from souvenir to chocolate to local…read moremade items. It is located in Sechelts downtown and where all the shops and restaurants are mostly located. The store is clean and well organized. The owner here is super friendly.

Such a delightful store selling mostly local products…read more The variety of items here is quite big. From the usual touristy tee-shirts to the carefully curated items of candles, chocolates, nuts, soaps and jewelry made by the locals living in the Sunshine Coast. This is definitely one of the shops I will stop by to get little gifts for friends and family. The Christopher Norman chocolate is really good. I also love the candles here. Parking is available on the street.