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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 8\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-8-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 9\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-9-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 12\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-12-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 13\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-13-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 15\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-15-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260816T153000
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 16\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-16-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T145007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T145038Z
UID:10000122-1787148000-1787155200@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 19\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-16-2026-2/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T145414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T145512Z
UID:10000123-1787234400-1787241600@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in Victoria\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-20-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260821T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T145738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T150158Z
UID:10000124-1787324400-1787331600@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 21\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in Victoria\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-21-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260731T010040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T143623Z
UID:10000114-1787491800-1787499000@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-22-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T013616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T013617Z
UID:10000115-1787493600-1787500800@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 23\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-23-2026-2/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260826T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T014035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T014036Z
UID:10000116-1787756400-1787763600@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 26\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-26-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260827T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T014219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T014220Z
UID:10000117-1787839200-1787846400@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 27\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-27-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T014423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T014510Z
UID:10000118-1787929200-1787936400@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 28\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-28-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260829T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T014655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T014733Z
UID:10000119-1788010200-1788017400@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-29-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260721T014924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T145827Z
UID:10000120-1788098400-1788105600@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | August 30\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and died. If you love art\, history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-august-30-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T154615Z
UID:10000126-1788616800-1788624000@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | September 5\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay Victoria\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, painted\, wrote about and was laid to rest. If you love art\, local history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey designed for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-september-5-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T150851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T152320Z
UID:10000125-1788703200-1788710400@emilycarrchronicles.ca
SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | September 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\, Victoria\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and was laid to rest. If you love art\, localhistory\, or storytelling\, this is a journey you won’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nCreate an even richer experience and tour the interior of Carr House\, Emily’s birthplace and family home now a National Historic Sit\,e during their open hours before or after the walk.\n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-september-6-2026/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Carr-Walks-1200x700-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260906T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T121919
CREATED:20260802T153729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T153730Z
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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | September 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the vibrant life and legacy of one of Canada’s most iconic artists on this unforgettable 2-hour walking tour through historic James Bay\, Victoria — the neighborhood where Emily Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, painted\, wrote about and was laid to rest. If you love art\, local history\, or storytelling\, this is a journey designed just for you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy join us?\n\n\n\nBecause few artists are as intimately tied to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the very streets she roamed\, you’ll uncover the deep roots that shaped her visionary artwork and bold spirit. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: A Walk Through History\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit 12 historic sites\, each offering a window into a different chapter of Carr’s extraordinary life — from her childhood home to the places she sketched\, taught\, built\, and wrote about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur journey begins at 10:00 AM with a warm welcome and introductions at For Good Measure’s outdoor covered patio. Just a block away is Carr House\, a beautifully preserved National Heritage Site\, Emily’s family home. The tour starts with a short walk to the Carr House and ends there\, too. \n\n\n\n\n\nAs we stroll the quiet streets of James Bay\, you’ll also discover the homes of Emily’s sisters\, whose lives and enduring presence profoundly influenced her emotional and creative world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStand where Emily stood — at the site of the quirky apartment house she designed and managed. This was more than a building; it was a sanctuary of stories\, later immortalized in her bestselling book The House of All Sorts. \n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through one of Emily’s favorite sketching spots and cross the stone footbridge built in her honour\, tucked beneath whispering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the elegant Helmcken House to the grand Crystal Garden\, where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!)\, you’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \nAfter a brief rest at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the church that she attended throughout her life\, followed by a shot walk to the Emily Carr Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. There\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind its creation — and why this tribute captures more than just her likeness. And\, you’ll hear why this statue is not the first Emily Carr Statue and about the famous sculptor from Saskatchewan that created the first. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s former storefront\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur final stop takes us to the building where Emily Carr spent her final days — a place steeped in history and still touched by her lingering presence in more ways than one. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Carr or new to her story\, this tour brings her world vividly to life. \n\n\n\n\nReady to walk in Emily’s footsteps?\n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey through the heart of Victoria — and the soul of a remarkable woman whose legacy still paints the West Coast with bold color and spirit. \n\n\n\nLimited to 10 participants — reserve your spot today!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nsign me up\n\n\n\n\nprefer to e-transfer \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-september-6-2026-2/
LOCATION:Meet up: For Good Measure\, 579 Niagara Street\, Victoria\, BC\, V8V 1H8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Emily Carr Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marilyn Jones aka Emily Carr Chronicler":MAILTO:marilyn@emilycarrchronicles.ca
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