Victoria Commercial Galleries

Displayed throughout this award-winning inn, with its internationally-renowned dining room, the unconventional gallery was created in 1998 with carefully selected works by local artists on Vancouver Island. The art, in a variety of media, generally reflects themes of edible gardens, the ocean and the surrounding forest. Daily guided Garden Tours with art display in the Edible Gardens. Gallery open daily for self-guided tour.

One of Victoria's largest galleries offers early drawings and watercolors by Myfanwy Spencer-Pavelic; boldly-coloured acrylics by Linda Skalenda; colorful west coast watercolors by Joanne Thomson; west coast images in soft pastels by D.F. Gray; "en plein-air" oils by Keith Hiscock; portraits from David Goatley and more. Custom framing. Tues to Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm.

Dealers in classic and contemporary Northwest coast native art -- including traditional potlatch masks, basketry, shamanic devices, button blankets, totem poles, artefacts and more. There is also a selection of plains beadwork and artefacts and other North American, Oceanic, and African tribal art. Mon to Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 3 pm.

A small gem in the heart of Oak Bay Village, the gallery is dynamic, welcoming and above all, dedicated to the love of art. Along with regular new paintings by award-winning painter Marion Evamy, other artists also showcase artwork that is contemporary, confident and affordable. Relax on the red couch and enjoy art described (by critic Robert Amos) as “a blast of joy”. Tues to Sat noon - 4 pm.

Polychrome Fine Arts is an artist-owned and operated commercial gallery exhibiting an eclectic mix of contemporary and historical works, as well as unique art-related merchandise. Custom picture framing. Wed to Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm.

Victoria Emerging Art Gallery represents emerging artists living on Vancouver Island who have had little or no exhibition history or gallery representation. The gallery is committed to helping artists build up their portfolios over time. Its accessible prices on original contemporary Canadian fine art attracts a wide range of collectors. Tues to Sat 11 am - 6 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm.

Specializing in original contemporary fine art paintings, sculpture, photography and jewellery, this welcoming light-filled gallery is known for its vibrant selection of local and regional art. It offers rotating art exhibitions of excellent quality at its easily-accessible location in the heart of Oak Bay Village. Mon to Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm.

Shearwater Gallery & Gifts is a unique shop located in Victoria, British Columbia. They carry a wide range of art, crafts and products; the Gallery celebrates the heritage and diversity of British Columbia's culture. They specialize in arts and crafts of many first nations of this area.

For more than 50 years, Hill's family business has provided a glimpse into the spiritual expression and traditional myths of master artists of the Northwest Coast. From locations in Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo and Koksilah, they claim to be North America's largest Native Art gallery representing more than 1200 artists. Open daily 9 am - 5:30 pm.

Especially noted for finding and establishing new talent, the gallery considers itself a showcase for contemporary British Columbia, Canadian and international art, serving both corporate and private collectors -- those new to the contemporary art scene as well as knowledgeable collectors. Mon to Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm.

Named for the original owner of the Edwardian brownstone building, the gallery embraces an appreciation for history and nostalgia, while focusing less on the curation of specific genres, and more on exploration of themes and artists' "Projects". The curators challenge artists and facilitate their interactions and collaborations. Thurs to Sat 11 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

The gallery celebrates the art of Darlene Gait, an internationally-recognized, contemporary Coast Salish First Nation's artist born on Vancouver Island. Her paintings are inspiring and spiritual as she focuses on, and shares, the beauty of the North West Coast landscape, its wild life and indigenous art. Sat, Sun 10 am - 5 pm.

Owner Margarita Dominguez brings to her gallery the spirit of her travels from her native Uruguay, to Rio de Janeiro, to Canada where she has resided since 1986, first in Quebec City and now in Sooke. She represents more than 30 local, national and international artists working in a variety of media. Tues to Sun 10 am - 5 pm.

One of Canada's most prominent artists, whose name is synonomous with the Yukon, Ted Harrison moved to Victoria in 1993. The gallery provides a rare opportunity to view and purchase a wide range of his work. Tues to Sat 11 am - 5 pm.

Founded by Canadian photographer, Quinton Gordon, Lúz Gallery is a place for creative thought dedicated to the promotion of fine contemporary photography across genres from documentary to conceptual fine art by both emerging and established Canadian and international artists, as well as hosting local juried exhibitions and feature shows. Tues to Sat 11 am - 4 pm.

From their studio set in a beautiful, award-winning garden of a renovated house from the turn of the century, Robin Hopper and Judi Dyelle produce a wide range of work, mainly in high temperature, reduction-fired porcelain -- from one-of-a-kind pieces for decoration or contemplation to an excellent selection of functional pottery for everyday use. One half hour north of Victoria via Hwy 1, Exit 10 to Hwy 14 (Sooke Rd) and Metchosin Rd. Daily 10 am - 5 pm.

This long-established gallery in Victoria's Chinatown was recently restored and is moving in a new direction with original artwork and with a focus on photography. A warm and inviting space, supporting book launches and artists of all sorts. On-site conservation and custom framing are available with the guidance of friendly, knowledgeable staff. Mon to Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 4 pm.

The intimate space offers local excellence in paintings and prints, fine ceramics and jewellery, vintage pottery and small sculpture, often including classic Inuit pieces. Also featuring paintings and work in other media by the well-known Limners group, formed among Victoria artists in the 1970s. Mon to Sat 11 am - 5:30 pm.

Exclusive fine art dealers handling Canadian historical and contemporary art. Opened in 1974, the gallery has been under the ownership of Gunter H.J. Heinrich and Anthony R.H. Sam since 1994 and in 2003 has moved to its own building in Oak Bay Village. They regularly run major exhibitions of two to three weeks both here and in two other downtown galleries. Tues to Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm.

Located in the Harris Green/New Town neighbourhood of downtown Victoria just a short stroll from the major hotels and downtown shops. The focus of the gallery is contemporary modern art works by a talented group of young and mid-career artists from Canada and the US. Wed to Sat 11 am - 5 pm or by appointment.

First established in Edmonton in 1975, Dan and Lana Hudon opened a second Gallery located in the heart of downtown Victoria in 1994. Visitors are encouraged to explore and select from a wide range of styles and prices, from emerging to established artists and to purchase with confidence. Mon to Fri 10 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun/Holidays noon - 4 pm.

For 30 years, the gallery has exhibited contemporary tribal art from Papua New Guinea and later, graphic works by Aboriginal Australian artists and premium-quality work by established and emerging First Nation's artists of Canada's Northwest Coast. In the South Pacific, the work of master carvers still living a village lifestyle is selected on-site by gallery staff. Mon to Sat 9:30 am 5:30 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

The gallery offers a wide selection of paintings and photography with a local and international flavour appealing to a wide range of tastes. Owners Marion and Michel DesRochers lead regular sketching tours to the south of France and Spain. Located in the centre of Sooke on the right after the third set of lights.

First Nations-owned and operated, the gallery features the work of over 25 aboriginal artists: carved masks, plaques, chests and totem poles; original paintings and limited edition prints; engraved silver & gold jewelry; woven baskets; soapstone sculptures; argillite jewelry and handmade crafts. Meet the artists in the gallery and learn more about their art and culture. Mon to Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm.

Open June 2010, Madrona Gallery represents emerging, mid-career and established Canadian artists. The gallery offers a welcoming environment to all visitors and Michael Warren's expertise in Canadian art history and the contemporary art market facilitates the discovery of new artists and rare pieces from Canadian masters. Tues to Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 - 6 pm.

Located on South Broad Street, one of the most interesting streets in Victoria, this impressive gallery specializes in fine art by the artists of the West Coast. Find the island's tranquil beauty captured in paintings by Philip Mix, Graham Herbert, Ken Faulks, Graham Forsythe, Andrew Wooldridge, Ted Harrison and Nicholas Pearce as well as sculptures by Nancy Street, Craig Benson and Barry Canuel. Coastal wood turners Brian Street, Bryn King and Jim Ziegler create tactile bowls, platters and jewellery boxes in maple, fir and cedar.

Offering an eclectic mix of work by emerging and established artists from Victoria and surrounding area. Exhibition space for rent when available. Suitable for rehearsal and dance/musical events. Complete professional picture framing on site. Mon to Sat 10 am - 5 pm.

Just a short distance from downtown in the picturesque Oak Bay Village, the gallery shows a variety of works by mostly local artists including Kathryn Amisson, Sid and Jesi Baron, Andres Bohaker, Bryony Wynne Boutillier, Tom Dickson, Robert Genn, Caren Heine, Harry Heine, Shawn A. Jackson, Brian R. Johnson, David Ladmore, Jack Livesey, Dorothy McKay, Bill McKibben, Ernst Marza, Hal Moldstad, Ron Parker, Natasha Perks. Mon to Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm.

Chinese brush paintings by May Ip-Lam; Chinese drybrush paintings by PC Lam; wood and lino cuts by Eleanor Kobley; oil pastels by Robert Chouinard. Tues to Sat 11 am - 5 pm.

Specializes in original art work by Canadian and International artists -- contemporary paintings, sculptures and an outstanding collection of ceramics and glasswork as well as many other unique art pieces including a selection of beautifully crafted and distinctive jewellery. Second location on Dallas Rd. Daily 10 am - 5:30 pm.