Emily Carr Chronicles Bus Tour in Victoria

Few renowned artists have their name as closely associated to the city in which they were born, lived and died as Emily Carr is associated with Victoria, BC. Come join us on this three hour bus tour where you'll be introduced to the life, art and writing of Emily Carr, Victoria's most beloved artist, through the 15 historic locations that form the backdrop to her life story in Victoria.

We'll meet up at For Good Measure at 579 Niagara Street in James Bay at 11:30am. After introductions and a short presentation on Emily Carr, we'll walk a block to Carr House for a tour of this National historic site. There will be time after the tour for those who want to check out their their gift shop / bookstore.

After that, we'll vist her nearby sisters' houses also historic sites. as well as the House of All Sorts, Beacon Hill Park, her father's store on Wharf Street, the Emily Carr Statue, the Crystal Gardens where she gave her first solo exhbition in her hometown along an important speech about modern art in 1930 and other historic locations where she painted, sketched and wrote about.

Another of the highlights will be a visit to Emily's gravesite in Ross Bay Cemetery in Fairfield, one of the most visited gravesites there. The charms of this historic Victorian-era cemetery are its breathtaking ocean viewsm stately mausoleums and towering trees, along with it being the final resting place of Emily Carr.

On our way to pay our respects to Emily in Ross Bay, we'll check out our two newest historic locations that she made special, one in Fairfield and another in Oak Bay.

During the drive to the various locations, we'll look at laminated copies of Emily's most famous paintings. Her painting The Crazy Stair (1928) was purchased for $3.3 million by the Audain Art Museum in Whistler in 2013, breaking her previous record. It is the third highest highest amount paid at auction for any Canadian artist, and the highest paid at auction for a Canadian female artist. If only she know!

The next to last stop on the tour is the place where Emily died and reportedly still haunts. The tour concludes where we began, at For Good Measure around 2:30pm.

We'll meet up at the outdoor patio at For Good Measure at 579 Niagara Street, at the corner of Government and Niagara, at 11:30am and where we will return to after visiting the other historic locations in Victoria around 2:30pm.

OF SPECIAL NOTE:

• We'll stop for awhile at some locations so you can get off the bus during the stop, if you wish
• There will always be one of us on the bus at all times if anyone else is on the bus
• There is ramp access to the main floor of Carr House and stairs to the second floor.
• We suggest you bring your own snacks or pick up some at For Good Measure

feedback from the May 25, 2024 Emily Carr Bus Tour...

"I enjoyed getting together with such a like minded group. So wonderful to be in such a friendly group whether you were alone or came with friends. It was a great adventure to explore her life and see the places she lived, painted, wrote and died. Thank you Marilyn."
~ Sharyn Artist
May 26, 2024

Feedback on the Emily Carr Chronicles walks, talks, and bus tours:

• "On a scale of 1 - 10, the bus tour was a 10. I particularly liked visiting Emily's gravesite. I am impressed by Emily Carr and her life and felt empowered by learning more about this fascinating person." Susan B | Victoria
• "I cannot wait for your survey to tell you how much we three enjoyed the Emily Carr Bus Tour yesterday. By the time we set out, everyone was chattering away, sharing ideas, insights, stories, etc. Wonderful! Thank you for the gift of yesterday." ~ Susan L | Victoria
• "If you are interested in Emily Carr, you should definitely get in touch with Marilyn Jones at Emily Carr Chronicles and see what she is offering because this lady is passionate, friendly and wanting to share her wealth of knowledge with you. I enjoyed out time together." | Elizabeth L | Victoria

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

For Good Measure Grocery & Coffee Shop, 579 Niagara Street, Victoria, Canada