06/30/2026
My second favourite day of the year!
ONE DAY. TWO INCREDIBLE EVENTS. A WEEKEND WORTH DISCOVERING.
If you've been looking for the perfect excuse to visit Chemainus, this is it.
On Saturday, July 4, our beautiful seaside community comes alive with two unforgettable events.
Start your day at the Giant Street Market, where more than 150 vendors will fill the streets with handcrafted goods, local art, delicious food, unique treasures, and friendly faces. Take your time exploring downtown, meeting local makers, and soaking up the atmosphere.
Then, as the afternoon rolls in, the music begins.
The Chemainus Valley Blues Festival kicks off at 2:00 PM, bringing incredible live music to the heart of town and giving you every reason to stay a little longer.
But here's our recommendation...
Don't make it a day trip. Make it a weekend.
Stroll our world-famous murals. Browse charming boutiques and galleries. Enjoy amazing local restaurants, cafรฉs, and bakeries. Catch a show at the Chemainus Theatre, explore nearby hiking trails, take in the ocean views, visit local wineries, or simply slow down and enjoy one of Vancouver Island's most welcoming communities.
Chemainus has always been more than a destination.
It's a place to wander.
A place to connect.
A place to discover.
Come for the events.
Stay for the weekend.
Fall in love with Chemainus.
๐ Chemainus
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Saturday, July 4
๐๏ธ Giant Street Market
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
150+ Vendors
๐ถ Chemainus Valley Blues Festival
Live music begins at 2:00 PM
Tag the people you'd love to spend the weekend with!