If you love gardens and gardening, be sure to mark your calendars for July 7-8 as the Campbell River Art Gallery presents its annual Garden and Art Tour.
There will be many new gardens on offer, with locations ranging from north Campbell River to Black Creek. There will be something for everyone, including a compact garden with a ‘family, food and fun’ theme; a long-established garden, started in the 1960s, featuring everything from ornamental kiwis to a grapevine arbour; as well as properties with fascinating greenhouses; a new rose garden; beautiful water features and much more.
There will some old favourites on the tour as well as some gorgeous new treats. There will be artists at work in several gardens, capturing the scene.
Tickets for the self-guided Garden & Art Tour are $15 per person, with proceeds supporting the Campbell River Art Gallery’s children’s programs. Tickets will go on sale Saturday at the Campbell River Art Gallery and you will also be able to purchase tickets at the Visitor Info Center (open six days per week) or the Willows Market. Your ticket includes garden descriptions, a map and lunch discounts at the Royal Coachman pub and Boston Pizza, and a coffee break discount at Sundance Java Bar. You can also choose to book at the Community Centre for a bus tour, at $20 per person, which includes your ticket. Seats are limited. Call 250-286-1161 to book.
For more information, call the Campbell River Art Gallery at 250-287-2261.