Victoria B.C. "Artist Alley"
Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Victoria BC and area enjoys a great mixture of artists. Often the creative talent is very unique, very west coast and to many people, it is the first time seeing such beautiful artwork on display. "Artist Alley" is an opportunity for visitors to Victoria to see some of the work that local artists are creating. It is taking a piece of the west coast home with you by supporting these artists.

All of it is on display in an open-air market located in downtown Victoria. Basically, the artist booths start at the large stone stairs off of Wharf Street on the waterfront. The booths work there way up towards Government Street and more shops and art galleries. The small cobble stone alley-way covers 2 blocks of artisan booths and carts shaded by the sun with umbrellas under the blue skies.

The artists come from all over the southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It is a great opportunity to browse outdoors and experience west coast art. Some of the items on hand, on any given day, could include stone jewelry, hemp clothes, wooden and stone carvings, organic foods, authors and books, paintings, drawings and west coast wooden furniture.

Many attractions in downtown Victoria, B.C. are within walking distance from each other. Depending on your level of interest, it could take days to experience it all. For instance, the retail shops on Government Street connects to "Artist Alley" . Then there is the waterfront views and the activity of the Inner Harbour, where many hours can be lost to people watching and gazing out at the marine traffic.The Inner Harbour is just down the street along with the Royal BC Museum and the BC Government Parliament Buildings.