What: Art Gallery of Greater Victoria House Tour
Where: Six exceptional town and country homes
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Sept. 23
Tickets: $35. Available starting Sept. 1 at the gallery, Gardenworks, Munro鈥檚 and Ivy鈥檚 book shops, Dig This in Broadmead and Sidney, online at
This is a special year for the gallery鈥檚 house tour 鈥� as the event is 65 years old.
The Gallery Associates group began in 1952 with 16 members and the following year it inaugurated the first house tour.
Since then, the enthusiastic group has raised half a million dollars for the gallery and by doing so has given tremendous knowledge and inspiration to the public, showcasing many architecturally fascinating homes, extensive private art collections and unique interior d茅cor details.
The homes this year range from urban to rural, and include three in Oak Bay and Uplands and three in north and west Saanich. They include historic houses, complete renovations and new builds 鈥� and each will also feature beautiful floral arrangements and a local artist at work.
The artists include Andy Wooldridge, Ken Faulks, Monica Reekie, Katherine Farris, Irene Khurana and Sherry Tompalski.
Not only is there a broad diversity in architecture and age this year, but event chair Bill Huzar said the artists also bring a range of unique styles, and an opportunity for visitors to meet and chat with them about their work.
