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Chemainus, Canada

Chemainus is a community on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Founded as a logging town in 1858, the town is now famous for its 39 outdoor murals. This outdoor gallery has given birth to 300 businesses, including a theatre, antiques dealers, and eateries. The tourist industry stemming from the murals saved the town after its mill closed in the early 1980s. A resident of Chemainus is known as a Chemainiac.
Waterwheel Park
Waterwheel Park		 The Winning Float
The Winning Float		 Temporary Homes on Subway
Temporary Homes on Subway		 Chemainus, BC, Canada
Chemainus, BC, Canada		 Billy Thomas
Billy Thomas		 Second Chemainus Sawmill
Second Chemainus Sawmill
Chemainus Dollars accepted here
Chemainus Dollars accepted here		 Logging with Oxen
Logging with Oxen		 The Hermit
The Hermit		 The Lone Scout
The Lone Scout		 World in Motion
World in Motion		 Steam Train
Steam Train
Phone me
Phone me		 Chemainus Hospital
Chemainus Hospital		 Memories of a Chinese boy
Memories of a Chinese boy		 The Hong Hing Waterfront Store
The Hong Hing Waterfront Store		 Letters from the front
Letters from the front		 Chemainus Wall Mural
Chemainus Wall Mural
Terry J. Graham25-Jan-2013 21:25
My Seaward kayak was made in Chemainus
Terry J. Graham25-Jan-2013 21:25
My Seaward kayak was made in Chemainus
Pat Shawyer13-Dec-2011 12:54
This is 20 minutes up the road from where my Sister lives !!
Jola Dziubinska18-Sep-2011 11:11
Such a cool place, love the idea of great murals, excellent gallery, Stephanie. V.
John Cravatta07-Sep-2011 01:45
Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!
Range View 05-Sep-2011 21:12
What a fascinating town. This is an excellent presentation of the murals. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara
Rick Bricker05-Sep-2011 06:05
Nicely captured Steph.We are 10 minutes from Chemainus right now.
When you get a minute,have a look at my last visit:

http://www.pbase.com/rickbricker/chemainus_revisited
http://www.pbase.com/rickbricker/my_favorite_island
Michel Duval04-Sep-2011 21:31
You have done a very interesting gallery, Stéphanie. Thanks. V
Michel Duval04-Sep-2011 21:31
You have done a very interesting gallery, Stéphanie. Thanks. V
Richard Calmes04-Sep-2011 17:32
What a neat community! Great job documenting these murals! V
Fay Stout04-Sep-2011 11:45
Wonderful murals!
bill friedlander02-Sep-2011 20:59
Wonderful gallery and great subjects. The murals are really super. V
Guest 02-Sep-2011 00:40
Wonderful lighting and interesting compositions.
Tom LeRoy01-Sep-2011 19:43
Excellent presentation - like a book with each page telling a story!V!
Guest 31-Aug-2011 23:04
Terrific gallery, Stephanie. Your work is outstanding. BV
an nguyen31-Aug-2011 09:51
Beautiful and informative gallery .
I like how you put everything into a good perspective .
larose forest photos30-Aug-2011 21:51
Interesting collection. I never made it to Chemainus when living out west, sadly. However, am enjoying it through your eyes. V
Guest 30-Aug-2011 17:17
Fantastic collection Stephanie , well captured images!!! Love it ! V
David Hobbs29-Aug-2011 23:56
Terrific collection of murals, obviously organised and commissioned on a community-wide scale. What a great idea. You sure do get to some interesting, out-of-the-way places V
Lee Rudd28-Aug-2011 19:24
interesting artwork!
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