What to do and see in Vancouver Coast and Mountains, Vancouver Coast and Mountains: The Best Art Museums

Contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions. Located in a historic building in Vancouver's Chinatown the museum is open FREE to the public on Saturdays through engaging docent led tours. Book your visit on the website.

Come visit this Canadian contemporary art gallery for a boutique experience. Enjoy stunning 180 degree city, mountain, and ocean views. The rooftop gallery is located in WSix one of Vancouver's most interesting architectural buildings. This gallery showcases original Canadian art including impressionist, expressionist, realism, figurative and landscape. Many locals describe this gallery as the most beautiful art gallery in the city. Open Tuesday to Saturday 12-5.

Pacific Arts Market features over 60 local artists. Vancouver’s best art space to purchase quality paintings, jewelry, pottery, photography, leather goods and other crafts. The best place to buy art in Vancouver, BC. Open year-round and 6 days a week. Shoppers can expect to find unique and individual items that have been carefully made and displayed by the artist themselves. No commissions, the artists get 100% of the sale. Purchasing from the Pacific Arts Market supports the local economy by directly benefitting local artists and makers - making it the ideal shopping destination for everyone in our community, and tourist alike. Located on the south side of Broadway, just half a block east of Granville Street and the premier South Granville shopping district. Vancouver's favourite place for art and gift shopping!

Explore traditional and contemporary art from Northwest Coast First Nations and other cultures across the world. See magnificent Indigenous carvings, weavings and contemporary artworks in a spectacular building overlooking mountains and sea. Admire the world’s largest collection of works by acclaimed Haida artist Bill Reid, including his famous cedar sculpture The Raven and the First Men. Explore the Museum’s Multiversity Galleries where more than 10,000 objects from around the world are displayed. Stroll the Museum Grounds, where monumental Haida houses, poles and Musqueam house posts capture the dramatic beauty of traditional Northwest Coast architecture and design. Enjoy a wide range of special exhibitions and public programs, including free guided gallery walks. Visit the MOA Shop and relax in Cafe MOA. MOA is situated on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

A great destination anytime, Abbotsford's new 20,000 sq. ft. cultural centre features a gallery, museum, archives 7 studios. Experience regional, national & international art exhibitions, arts & heritage programs and an exciting array of special events. Detailed information on the website.We are an arts and heritage centre of excellence, built for the enrichment of our citizens and visitors and situated right in the heart of the community.The Reach Gallery Museum Abbotsford is both a centre for community use and an inspirational artist destination. Its outstanding design will draw people together to experience the past, interact with the present and dream of the future.

Located in The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Mountain Galleries is a favourite stop for collectors of Canadian art, featuring museum-quality paintings, sculpture and unique Inuit carvings. With three galleries, a combined total of 6080 square feet of exhibition space, and a state of the art warehouse/studio in Jasper, they frequently host exhibitions, artist demonstrations and workshops.

Experience the art of British Columbia, from the traditional works of the province's First Peoples through to its contemporary masters, in one of Canada's most treasured wilderness destinations. Admission is always free for children 18 and younger.

Fine art exhibitions which feature many local artists are presented by the Abbotsford Arts Council. Exhibition schedules, arts and cultural events, and information on many arts groups can be found on our website.Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Saturday & Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

Our mission is to ignite young imaginations and connect Surrey's diverse citizens and communities. We contribute to community life by celebrating Surrey’s past, present and future through innovative, dynamic and delightful learning, storytelling, and creating shared experiences. Exhibits are offered throughout the year that focus on the people of Surrey, community partners, current affairs and fun, interactive learning. Exhibitions and programs always relate to the residents of Surrey with subject matter that includes Indigenous learning, immigration, Surrey’s diverse communities, and sustainability. At Museum of Surrey, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every person in Surrey has a place here. We aspire to be accessible in every sense of the word: physically, intellectually, culturally, and economically. If you are looking for a place to connect with family or friends, come to the Museum. We strive to provide you with engaging, fun experiences.