Rollin Art Centre is the home of the Community Arts Council- check out these photos and then run to…read morethis amazing small gallery. Showings change regularly, the gift shop has lovely books and smalls. Summertime must be wonderful with the adjacent gardens. We did a winter visit so the yard was slumbering. A lovely community art gallery.

From the owner: The Rollin Art Centre, home to the Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley is located on the…read morecorner of 8th and Argyle Street in the heart of "uptown" Port Alberni. Come and enjoy our art gallery which has a changing exhibit each month. Explore our unique gift shop representing over 75 local artisans. Relax in the tranquil heritage gardens, featuring a gazebo, fountains, sculptures and a Japanese garden. Enjoy our "Teas on the Terrace" on Thursday afternoons, 1-3 pm, during July and August. The Rollin Art Centre also offers many Artisian's Markets, Adult Courses and Summer Children's programs.

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

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

This cooperative art and craft gallery offers a variety of handmade artworks by its local members…read more Works include pottery, paintings, prints, weaving, basketry, knitwear, woodwork, stained glass, photography, fabric art, jewellery and more.

94/100 Well, I had a…read morechance to stop the Island this long weekend. My friends parents love to play host and the Island is the best place to escape, especially when you want to be left alone. A brief trip to "downtown" Qualicum Beach and she took me to Tosh (aka The Old School House) that holds several galleries. My companion mentioned the artist Joan Larson. Larson is quiet well know for her Musical Ride paintings of the RCMP. If you love horses then you MUST see her work. The beauty and structure that is given to each one of her her subjects in their painting is really stunning. Being more of a landscape type than a horse type, I ended up leaving with a very small picture of the sun setting over what is most likely a British Colombian lake. I cannot wait to find the "perfect spot" for it in my new apartment! Quailcum the cutest spot in the Island!