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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | June 20\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step Into the World of Emily Carr: A Guided Walking Tour Through Her Life in James Bay\n\n\n\nExplore Emily Carr’s world on a two-hour guided walk through historic James Bay\, Victoria. Visit 12 fascinating locations and uncover the stories behind the life\, art\, and enduring legacy of one of Canada’s most beloved artists. \n\n\n\nStep into Emily Carr’s Victoria and discover the people\, places\, and experiences that shaped her extraordinary life and artistic vision. This immersive walking tour takes you through James Bay and the neighbourhood where Carr was born\, lived\, worked\, and ultimately spent her final days. \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\nWhether you’re an art lover\, history enthusiast\, local resident\, or visitor to Victoria\, this unique experience offers an intimate look at the city that inspired one of Canada’s most celebrated cultural figures. \n\n\n\nFew artists are as deeply connected to a place as Emily Carr is to Victoria. As we walk the streets she knew and explore the neighbourhoods that influenced her\, you’ll gain fresh insight into the creativity\, determination\, and independent spirit that defined her life and work. \n\n\n\nA Walk Through Emily Carr’s life and Victoria’s History\n\n\n\nOur tour begins at 10:00 a.m. with a warm welcome and introductions at the covered outdoor patio of For Good Measure at 579 Niagara Street. From there\, we’ll set off on a leisurely walk through Victoria’s oldest neighbourhood. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur first stop is the Carr House\, the beautifully preserved National Historic Site where Emily Carr was born in 1871. Here\, we’ll explore her family roots and the Victorian world into which she arrived. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs we wander along James Bay’s tree-lined streets\, past character-rich heritage homes and historic landmarks\, you’ll discover the residences of Emily’s sisters and learn how their close and complex relationships profoundly influenced her emotional and creative life.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll visit the site of the unique apartment house Emily designed and managed herself — a  building that later inspired her bestselling memoir\, The House of All Sorts. Here you’ll hear stories of tenants\, eccentric characters\, and Carr’s remarkable entrepreneurial spirit. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a peaceful walk through Beacon Hill Park\, one of Emily’s favourite sketching spots.  Along the way\, we’ll cross the stone footbridge dedicated in her honour\, nestled among ponds\, gardens\, peacocks\, frogs\, ducks and towering trees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom Beacon Hill Park we take a four block walk to the church she attended with her family on Sundays and learn about the special relationship between her family and the founding Bishop\, Edward Cridge and his wife Mary also founders of numerous social services organizations in early Victoria\, many of which are still in existence.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNext up\, we’ll check out the grand Crystal Garden built in 1925 where Carr gave her famous 1930 “Fresh Seeing” speech (monkey sidekick Woo included!). You’ll hear tales of triumph\, struggle\, and artistic rebellion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ll cross the street to check out the elegant Helmcken House\, home to Victoria’s first surgeon and the Carr family’s doctor she often wrote about. One of the oldest homes in British Columbia still standing on its original site\, it offers a glimpse into the Victoria Emily knew as a child.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nAfter a brief rest and washroom break at the Museum Plaza\, we’ll make our way to the “Our Emily” Statue in front of the iconic Empress Hotel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere\, you’ll learn the fascinating story behind the statue’s 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\nFrom the memorial statue\, we’ll stroll three blocks to the site of her father’s store\, a cornerstone of Emily’s childhood and early memories that she writes about and later becomes the site of Victoria’s first Emily Carr Gallery.
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-june-20-2026/
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 | June 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 10 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\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\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\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\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\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\nBonus: At the end of this walking tour you might want to tour the interior of the Carr House (optional but highly recommended!)\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-june-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 | May 30\, 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\, 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\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 10 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\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\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\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\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\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. \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 short 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. it was also the first Emily Carr Gallery in Victoria  from 1977 – 1988 curated by Kerry Mason.\n\n\n\n\nthe first Emily Carr Gallery (1977 – 1988)\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 local history tour brings her world vividly to life. You’ll learn\, laugh and look at Emily Carr in a whole new way forevermore.  \n\n\n\n\nSuggestion: At the end of this walking tour you might want to tour the interior of the Carr House if it is open (optional but highly recommended!)\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\nsign me up for the walk\n\n\n\n\nprefer to pay by e-transfer?\n\n\n\n\nplease contact me\n\n\n\n\n:
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-may-30-2026-2/
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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SUMMARY:Emily Carr Chronicles Guided Walking Tour | May 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 10 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\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\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\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\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\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\nBonus: At the end of this walking tour you might want to tour the interior of the Carr House (optional but highly recommended!)\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: \n\n\n\n\nplease contact me
URL:https://emilycarrchronicles.ca/event/emily-carr-chronicles-guided-walking-tour-may-16-2026-2/
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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