Tourist Attractions in Castlegar, British Coumbia
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Castlegar is one of the 2nd largest communities in West Kootenay region of the British Coumbia, Canada. Castlegar is situated in Selkirk Mountains at confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers.
Tourist Attractions in Castlegar, British Coumbia make an amazing tourist place in British Columbia.
Castlegar is a transporation centre and a regional trade with economy fuelled by tourism, mining and forestry.
Castlegar recently was cited as the Top 8 Places in BC for the promising growth.
Castlegar is home to the several sawmills, a pulp mill, a regional airport and Selkirk College. Population of 7,259 Castlegar people include a huge number of Doukhobors, who were responsible for early growth and development of Castlegar.
A Portuguese community rose as workers, mainly from Azores islands, that moved to take up the employment in Castlegar. The area that was to become Castlegar, was a very important centre for Sinixt Peoples.
Outside limit of city there are number of small communities of Krestova, Pass Creek, Genelle, Fairview, Shoreacres, Glade, Thrums, Tarrys, Raspberry, Robson West, Robson, Brilliant and Ootischenia.
There are number of smaller communities of Syringa on Lower Arrow Lake, Renata and Deer Park.
Tourist Attractions in Castlegar, British Coumbia
1. Kootenay Gallery of Art, History and Science: This art gallery serves West Kootenay Region where thousands of craftspeople and individual artists make their living by creating and then selling their work.
This gallery is a non-profit institution that shows nationally and internationally, sourced regionally, works of art and offering a professional venue for the regional artists to show and then further selling of their work.
2. Doukhobor Discovery Centre: More than 1,000 artifacts showcase Doukhobor culture of early 1900’s at Doukhobor Village Museum.
It is set on the banks of Columbia River, museum’s collection includes an audio visual gallery, tools and implements, arts and crafts.
3. Castlegar Museum: This museum is housed in a railway station which is more than 99 years old, Castlegar Museum showcases life of this area from early 1900’s.
Visitors to this museum are also able to peruse museum extensive newspaper archives.
4. Kootenay River: This Kootenay River starts in the Canadian Rockies in southeastern corner of the British Columbia and then flows into Idaho and Montana before returning to the BC and joining Columbia River.
This river actually passes around 2 km of Columbia Lake but it doesn’t meet actually to the mighty Columbia till 700 km.
5. Syringa Creek Provincial Park: Syringa Creek Provincial Park is located at south end of Arrow Lakes Reservoir, this park has around 60 site campgrounds. 2 boat launches are also available, and you can also enjoy hiking trails throughout this park.
6. Cone Hill Park: Cone Hill Park provides a huge amount of grassy area which is complete with a picnic area, basketball court and playground. During winters, Cone Hill Park features this a lighting park.
7. Zinio Park: Zinio Park provides a very big playground, bathroom facilities and four tennis courts.
There is a huge grassy area for number of different activities with some picnic sites. It is one of the Tourist Attractions in Castlegar, British Coumbia.
8. Kootenay Centre Cinemas: Kootenay Centre Cinemas is one of the local Castlegar movie theatre having 6 theatres that play the newest and top movies.
Packages for Birthday celebrations, entire theatre is also available for the rentals.
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Meet Ting Yuen, co-owner of Art Rush Gallery in Nelson, BC
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Ting paints with the belief that art has no rules. Pushing boundaries and creating her own ideas and styles, she allows her imagination and intuition to inspire the making of her witty stories, patterns, colours and shapes. Each of Ting's art pieces has a story and forms a part of an ever-evolving personal living diary.
Ting's limited edition canvas prints are produced via the Giclee method. (a giclee is an individually produced, high-resolution, high-colour-fidelity, long-lasting reproduction made on special eight-colour-ink printers.)
Ting and her partner, Paul Morel combine their artistic talents to create a variety of beautiful gift items such as greeting cards for every ocassion, ceramic art coasters, magnets, designer handbags, journals, gift boxes and gorgeous lacqered mirrors. Every item is imprinted with Ting's exquisite art.
In the Express Yourself Jewelry Collection you'll find gemstone jewellery designed by Paul and Ting as well as hand crafted hats, scarves and a mutitude of other accessories by Canadian and International designers. Art Rush Gallery also features some of Paul's wonderful wildlife photography.
Art Rush Gallery is a veritable potpourri of delight for all the senses. Drop by and say hello to Ting and Paul, and let them know that you discovered them on welovenelson.com.
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The movie opens with her exhibition entitled Narratives at Kootenay Gallery of Art, Castlegar, BC, June 12 to July 26, 2009 --- this is an overview of her work from about 1985 to 2009. I have included titles in the movie to indicate which gallery is being viewed at a particular time. Connecting is first shown in the Kootenay Gallery and then in the Illingworth Kerr Gallery (at the Alberta College of Art & Design) in Calgary --- this included some shots of Wendy installing the work at the IKG (and just before that a couple of shots of her in her former studio in Calgary).
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1 - How to Paint a Creek and Rocks (Time-lapse)
This video includes a time-lapse plus photos of the steps taken to paint water and rocks on an 18 x 36 inch canvas.
This is an overall cool painting, using blues, purples and greens, with accents of dull reds and oranges, plus a lit area of light yellow.
The design is a pattern of repeating rock shapes plus a slight S shape created by the flowing water.
Colours are created with glazes (transparent layers of paint thinned with GAC 500 mixed with glazing medium).
The creek was seen by Mirja on the way to hike in the Valhallas, located in the West Kootenays of BC, Canada.
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Mirja’s goal is to help you fulfill your creative potential through the practice of visual art.
Mirja Vahala has taught and mentored 100s of artists since 2008 at the Mirja Vahala Art Studio in Castlegar, BC. Mirja also liaisons with Selkirk College to teach all levels popular courses such as true beginner drawing and painting, as well as design, colour and other advanced courses. Past escapades include teaching and painting on board Holland America’s Veendam around South America and the Antarctic, as well as plein air courses and events in Italy and Cannon Beach.
Before beginning the life of fine art in 2003, Mirja spent 20 years in the graphic design industry. After selling her graphic design business she and her husband relocated to the West Kootenays.
With grants from the Columbia Basin Trust, Mirja has traveled to many Kootenay towns and cities to conduct a variety of workshops. Her paintings have shown at Cannon Beach, FCA Gallery/Granville Island, Kimberley Arts Centre, Gallery 378 and Kootenay Gallery, as well as at her studio located at Windborne Bed and Breakfast.
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3 - Wildflower Hike Painting (Time-lapse) / Mirja Vahala
Title: Heaven Scent
This video includes a time-lapse plus photos of the steps taken to paint wildflowers, trees and trail on an 14 x 18 inch canvas using acrylic paints, palette knives and brushes.
This is an overall cool painting. The design has 3 main elements: a strong curved diagonal from the top left to lower right, perspective created by the trail, and a tunnel (seen at the end of the trail).
The colours are created with glazes (transparent layers of paint thinned with GAC 500 mixed with glazing medium), on top of other transparent and opaque layers. By glazing colours, rather than mixing on the palette, the colours have greater depth and vibrancy.
Idaho Peak, at an elevation of 7200 feet, is located near New Denver in the West Kootenays of BC, Canada.
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Mirja’s goal is to help you fulfill your creative potential through the practice of visual art.
Mirja Vahala has taught and mentored 100s of artists since 2008 at the Mirja Vahala Art Studio in Castlegar, BC. Mirja also liaisons with Selkirk College to teach all levels popular courses such as true beginner drawing and painting, as well as design, colour and other advanced courses. Past escapades include teaching and painting on board Holland America’s Veendam around South America and the Antarctic, as well as plein air courses and events in Italy and Cannon Beach.
Before beginning the life of fine art in 2003, Mirja spent 20 years in the graphic design industry. After selling her graphic design business she and her husband relocated to the West Kootenays.
With grants from the Columbia Basin Trust, Mirja has traveled to many Kootenay towns and cities to conduct a variety of workshops. Her paintings have shown at Cannon Beach, FCA Gallery/Granville Island, Kimberley Arts Centre, Gallery 378 and Kootenay Gallery, as well as at her studio located at Windborne Bed and Breakfast.
Mirja Vahala Art Studio
Where Inspiring Minds Meet.
2- How to Paint Waterfall & Rocks (Time-lapse)
Title: Inner Illusion
This video includes a time-lapse plus photos of the steps taken to paint a waterfall, creek and rocks on an 14 x 18 inch canvas using acrylic paints.
This is an overall warm painting, using reds, yellows, and warm greens.
The design is a pattern of repeating triangular shapes plus a strong diagonal from the top left to lower right.
Colours are created with glazes (transparent layers of paint thinned with GAC 500 mixed with glazing medium), on top of other transparent and opaque layers.
McPhee Falls is located in Castlegar, BC, located in the West Kootenays of BC, Canada.
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Mirja’s goal is to help you fulfill your creative potential through the practice of visual art.
Mirja Vahala has taught and mentored 100s of artists since 2008 at the Mirja Vahala Art Studio in Castlegar, BC. Mirja also liaisons with Selkirk College to teach all levels popular courses such as true beginner drawing and painting, as well as design, colour and other advanced courses. Past escapades include teaching and painting on board Holland America’s Veendam around South America and the Antarctic, as well as plein air courses and events in Italy and Cannon Beach.
Before beginning the life of fine art in 2003, Mirja spent 20 years in the graphic design industry. After selling her graphic design business she and her husband relocated to the West Kootenays.
With grants from the Columbia Basin Trust, Mirja has traveled to many Kootenay towns and cities to conduct a variety of workshops. Her paintings have shown at Cannon Beach, FCA Gallery/Granville Island, Kimberley Arts Centre, Gallery 378 and Kootenay Gallery, as well as at her studio located at Windborne Bed and Breakfast.
Mirja Vahala Art Studio
Where Inspiring Minds Meet.
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In town, visit the Art Gallery, browse downtown, stop in for a dip at our indoor Aquatic and Fitness Center, enjoy a game of tennis or sunbathe at one of the many beaches along the river. And when it is time for lunch, drop in to one of our many restaurants that offer delicious, authentic Russian borscht and a big thick slice of homemade bread.
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