Galiano Inn Special Events
Kunamokst Mural Mosaic on Galiano Island!
The Kunamokst Mural has been unveiled in the entrance of the Galiano Oceanfront Inn and Spa, and will continue its show throughout this year and beyond, highlighting the art of the West Coast.Designed and orchestrated by the artists of Mural Mosaic: Lewis Lavoie, Phil Alain and Paul Lavoie. “Kunamokst”- Coastal Inspirations Mural Mosaic combines artists as young as 16 years old to artists over 90 years old.
There are artists from various regions along the coast: internationally renowned artists, French Canadian artists, Galiano artists like Tish Saunders, Kenna Fair, Penny Prior, Annette Shaw; First Nations artists like critically acclaimed Roy Henry Vickers and April White, and iconic Canadian artist Robert Bateman. Many of the 200 artists have been featured on the world stage as well. Special guest artists include California world renowned whale muralist Wyland and California muralist Judy Baca.
For the last year and a half, almost 200 of these artists, some of Canada's finest, have collaborated to create a stunning 12 foot x 21 foot mural. The mural is comprised of 231 ORIGINAL paintings (each 12” x 12” square) that combine to bring to life a new, united image. There are no digital effects, and the artists did not know each other nor did they know what the final image would be. The artists were given a 12” x 12” panel, and were instructed to paint their interpretation of West Coast life, be it sea life, or seafaring life, with the only guideline being to follow the general colour palette and tone of the panel they were given. None had any idea of the larger painting they were creating, until the unveiling....
Kunamokst, Chinook jargon for "Together" represents the best of West Coast artists within the magic of Mural Mosaic.
Through SEPTEMBER Now Open! Wood-fired Pizza at the Inn
A perfect way to spend an afternoon: enjoying an authentic wood-fired, thin crust pizza and a draught beer, while sitting on the terrazzo terrace on the oceanfront, watching marine life and boat traffic in the Bay. Open:Wednesday through Saturday, Noon to 8
Sunday, Noon to 5
Monday - Tuesday Noon to 4
Daily until September.
Upcoming Events on Galiano Island
‘SACRED GEOMETRY’, New Paintings by Tish Saunders, July 31 - August 28
Painting a mandala is a beautiful experience. Tish Saunders describes it as: "I start by making intuitive decisions regarding the imagery and colour that I will use. The repetition of the shapes and symbols causes new patterns to emerge. Combinations of strokes of colours on other colours cause energy to begin to move and this is read by the eye and the mind with exciting results.... there is no room for indecision or re-working. The strokes of colour are decisive....
"The process is clean and pure and the results sing to me, as they have been laid down with a one-pointed mind and clear intent".
‘WOOD, WATER, STONE AND BONE’, Recent Work by Bruce Dolsen, Sept 4 - 25
Bruce Dolsen explains his connection to Galiano's trails: "When I first started painting on Galiano I was intrigued by the animal trails in the forest, and by human trails, some of which have been trodden for hundreds of years. And then by the roads: they twist around shorelines, disappearing around corners and over hill tops, bracketed by walls of green and gold, through which we glimpse the sea, the changing light."
GALIANO HARVEST FLOWER SHOW & TEA Saturday, August 28th - 1pm to 4pm
A traditional country harvest show at the Lions Hall, walking distance from the Inn.Islanders bring their best preserves and baking, along with the flowers and vegetables from their gardens. Prizes are presented for best hanging baskets, flower arrangement, vegetables, even the strangest shaped vegetable. Baked goods, produce, dried & fresh flowers & plants available for sale.
GALIANO'S BLACKBERRY TEA Saturday, October 9th
The ever popular Blackberry Tea is an annual event held on the long Thanksgiving weekend in October – this year on October 9th. Of course, the most important ingredient here is that always tasty blackberry, with lots and lots and lots of homemade pies for sale. Enjoy a slices ofpie with ice cream or take home a whole pie for Thanksgiving.
….and much, much more!
Art and More
Islands Edge Art Gallery
Ongoing art show of local work- hours of operation: Summer Hours Tues through Sunday 11 am - 5 pm (Saturday 10 - 4). Original art, prints and art cards. (250)539-9934 In the Village. www.islandsedgegallery.weebly.comInsight Art Gallery
The Insight Art Gallery is hosting many shows this summer, beginning with some special exhibitions in June. Gallery Hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 - 4:30, Also open Sundays in July & August.
Galiano Art Gallery
Ongoing art show; in the Village. Hours of operation: by AppointmentArt and Soul Craft Gallery
Work by Galiano and BC artists and craftspeople. Daily 10 am to 5 pm.
Twirly Tree
Crafts by Galiano Island "artists, crafters & entrepreneurs", in the Manzanita building in the Village. Daily 10 am to 5 pm.Ongoing
Galiano Fitness Centre
Located behind the Galiano School on Sturdies Bay Rd. The Fitness Centre open hours are provided by volunteers donating their time. A new schedule is made up every week with different times but there is almost always a great array of morning, noon, night, weekdays and weekend shifts. Equipment List: Treadmill, Elliptical trainer, three bikes (one recumbent), two rowing machines, stair climber, Smith Press, two universal gyms, bosu ball, assortment of yoga or fit balls, punching bag, free weights, dumbbells.
Boot Camp Exercise with Galiano Inn staff Karrie-Anne
Boot camp continues to be a hit every Sunday 10 am outside the Fitness Centre.
Adventures
NEW! Zodiac Eco-Marine Tours from the Galiano Inn Dock
The resident pods are now back in our neighbourhood,
Prices are still the same as 2005
$99+tax-whale watching-approx 3.5 hours
$79+tax-marine wildlife-Gulf Islands tour-approx 2.5 hours
$49+tax- Zodiac blast around the islands approx. 1.5 hours
Also, they are happy to run our guests to/from the Salt Spring Market on Saturdays-$35+tax
All tours require a minimum of four passengers and can usually be combined with a Salt Spring departure
(250) 538 7188,1 888 656 9878
Water Taxi Saturdays July and August
Departs from the Government Dock 6 minutes walk from the Inn. No reservations., $25 round trip, no charge for bikes. Visit the Saturday Market
Departs Galiano 9:50 am
Arrives Mayne Island (Miner’s Bay) 10:00 am
Arrives Salt Spring 11:00 am
Departs Salt Spring (Ganges Harbour) 3:00 pm
Arrives Galiano 3:50 pm
