Murals of Chemainus

This train looks like its coming through the wall!

The murals are what have made Chemainus a tourist destination.  I believe there are more than 20 in this little seaside town.  They are fantastic and they are what I went to see, but boy I sure was impressed by the entire little town.  When I was there last, it was March, and the gardens weren't in bloom, but as you can see, the gardens really add to the whole experience.

More Chemainus

Arnie out side the Barber Shop

Look at the palm trees I couldn't believe it !

This was a cute little tea room.  I think it would make a really nice quilt shop.  Chemainus has some really cute little buildings.  It is so picturesque.  To the left is a bed and breakfast.  The garden is gorgeous.

Flowers of Chemainus

The flower gardens in Chemainus were gorgeous.  As we have had so much cold weather and rain, I haven't felt much like gardening, but these beautiful gardens inspired me. I love the little gazebo with with the bird cage.  We finally have a nice sunny day, so I'm off to play in the garden.

Chemainus

I took my hubby and my mom to visit my dear, sweet, auntie on the island two weeks ago.  It was a lovely ferry ride over, and the weather was sunny and nice all weekend.  Vancouver Island is one of the most beautiful places in the world, I think, I would love to live there.  Or Sunshine Coast of B.C.  is equally as nice.  On the Friday of our visit we went to the little town of Chemainus. It is a cute little seaside town that has been invigorated with murals and quaint little shops, restaurants and B&B's to promote tourism.  Here is a site with some info.  http://www.chemainus.com/about/index.htm

My aunt Alice and my Mom Pat in the park.   The picture above is a cute little bed and breakfast that looks like a tiny castle.