Fernwood Art Stroll 2025

Free
June 7 - 8
Fernwood & Oaklands
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Again this June a group of artists and creatives in the greater Fernwood area are opening their studios, homes and gardens to visitors. This year there are 20 locations in both Fernwood and Oaklands, featuring more than two dozen artists showing a wide variety of local art.

An online map and information about participants in the 2025 Fernwood Art Stroll can be downloaded at www.fernwoodartstroll.ca

There will be paintings, both abstract and realistic, ceramics, jewelry, garden art, printmaking, photography and collage. There’s even a venue featuring storytelling.

Since its beginning in 2007, this free, family-friendly event has welcomed guests who want to see and possibly purchase art of a variety of types. Visitors can enjoy strolling leafy streets, many with heritage homes and gardens, and exploring back yard studios and gardens full of art in one of the oldest parts of Victoria.

The Fernwood Art Stroll attracts visitors not just from Fernwood, but also from all parts of the greater Victoria area. Many visitors to Victoria from other places enjoy exploring this unique neighbourhood and its creative residents.

In May a brochure will be distributed to local businesses and stores around town with a detailed map of the venues and details about the participating artists.

Some artists also offer activities for families with children. Visitors can stroll the neighbourhood, enjoy food and beverages in Fernwood’s cafes and bistros, and view a purchase a wide variety of art at various price points.

Destination Greater Victoria is honoured to be based on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples of the Songhees Nation and Xwsepsum Nation, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.