Joe makes a visit to the gallery lovely on so many levels. Joe's most sincere enthusiasm for all of…read morehis artists is quite contagious. His knowledge of their work is exceptional, and the passion he shows when sharing it with any visitor is quite contagious. What a pleasure it is to visit Gallery Merrick. Definitely put it on your list of places to visit in Victoria.

Having worked in art sales years ago, I was refreshingly astonished by the rare pairing of Joe's…read morestrong work ethic, excellent taste in our Canadian talent, authentic and charming attitude and his obvious dedication to grow and support his artists. I would not hesitate to buy from him as well as to send him established artists who have been jaded by the typical smoke and mirrors of the art industry. Joe Merrick is the real deal. The spaces is stunning.

We came here during our brief stop in Victoria. Everything is absolutely gorgeous, creative, and…read moreincredibly well made. They also have an admirably wide variety of pieces and mediums, from glass to crochet, and even diy art kits. The studio itself is adorable and has a lovely vibe. Whether you're looking for decor or even just a souvenir, I would highly recommend stopping by

From the owner: Featuring Canadian artists that are inspired by the natural world. Unique, hand made, gifts made…read moreby local artisan's. International shipping.

Eclectic array of curios that tease and boggle the eye. I was especially attracted to the ghoulish…read moredragon made of an alligator skull, bird feet,and assorted animal bones, etc. About the prices - it ain't cheap bub! However it is as cool as cool can be with a unique selection of items provided by homegrown artists. Definitely worth your while to explore, peruse, perambulate, etc. This place has a decent wow factor of 10 out of 10. Located in Market Square between Wharf Street and Government Street. Closer to the Government Street side.

The little shop of strange. It sure lives up to its name. It's an interesting shop with all local…read moreartists

Mark the owner of this fine art gallery is very competent and honest…read more I purchased some items and he ensured they were shipped perfectly packed and followed up regularly to make sure everything went well. And it did! I feel good about his opinions and passion and the quality of his available artwork. Just a great local business to support as he educates everyone on local history and allows you to purchase some of it! Now that's a win-win

What an amazing gallery. I always find the perfect gifts for family and myself here. The best place…read moreI've found for Indigenous Art in Victoria. The owner is so knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend this place to friends.

Came in to peruse the art here and had the pleasure of meeting Sean, the artist. Humble and down to…read moreearth. All items are photographs that have been printed on a special paper with pigments that make the colors pop. A variety of sizes of each photo is available.

Amazing experience. Just bought my first piece from Sean to add to my collection…read more He was very professional and even edited the picture on to my wall so I could see what it would look like before I bought it. He even has a room in the back so I could see how different light would effect the image. Thanks sean!

Great little art gallery in Victoria.read more

The staff member at the front desk was incredibly kind! The interactive art was so fun and…read morecreative. We had such a fun time

Artcade is such a cool and quirky spot! It's like stepping into a retro-futuristic playground where…read moreyou can push buttons, flip switches, and trigger wild sounds, flashing lights, and trippy music.

What a fun gallery!…read more It's All original art and all local artists to the greater Vancouver area. They have stuff I can actually afford on my student budget of craft dinner and mr. Noodles. Lol They do all types of events too. They have Painting parties for adults and a Zombie walk and hunted gallery on oct 19th 2013 for Halloween. The coolest thing is they Change over all the artists in the whole gallery every two weeks to keep it fresh with more of a show Atmosphere. They also help youth artists in the community. Really cool young couple that run it too. So jazzed about what they do and speak so highly of the artists in the gallery. I'll be returning all the time to see the new shows!

From the owner: The Fort Langley Studio is your new favourite gallery to find original art made right here in…read moreBritish Columbia. We feature group shows of artists which start every 3 weeks. There's always something new to experience. In addition to our guest artists you also will enjoy work by our house artists: Lori McPhee, Marc Baur, Jim Brompton, and Laura Murphy. Your favourite mediums are all available here: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Photography, Mixed Media, and Sculptures. Start your collection at The Fort Langley Studio.

Amazing little shop right downtown Clallam Bay. Camping, fishing gear, local art, and novelty gifts…read moreabound. The owner Bob is a delightful guy, pleasant and helpful. I particularly liked the Hoochie Mama fishing lure earrings. But seriously you can buy a coat, a hat, a sleeping bag...virtually anything you may have forgotten that you need in the remote west end. Prices are actually really fair and reasonable.

My husband and I stumbled upon Compass Rose almost entirely by accident on our way out to Neah Bay…read moreand what a treat it was! We had the best time wandering around the aisles lined with all the goodies a traveler could want -- everything from nautical souvenirs to practicalities. The owner Bob was wonderful and very informative, it was a pleasure chatting with him as we shopped around. We ended up buying an incredible authentic Native American carved owl mask that was *perfect* for the gallery wall in our home. What a treasure! If you're passing through, make a point of stopping in at Compass Rose, you'll be more than happy you did!