Carr House is open for tours!
Fall Hours Start Sept 6
From September 6 onwards, Carr House will be switching to fall hours. The house will be open on Friday for guided tours, with an open house on Saturday from 10am-3pm. Guided tours can be booked on our website under the "Booking". No booking is necessary for Saturdays this fall.
About Carr House
This beautifully restored provincial and national historic site in Victoria, BC, was the birthplace of famed writer and artist, Emily Carr. Now the building and gardens are a vibrant cultural centre for education, exploration and mentoring. Join us as we launch a series of programs inspired by the themes of Emily Carr's life. Participate in being creative in your community and being a community creatively. Visit our upcoming events page for details.
Our Mission
The centre celebrates Emily Carr’s work and life by offering encouragement and space for community creativity and innovation.
Our Vision
A community that embraces innovation in living, working and creating together through learning and celebration of Emily Carr’s life themes: art, writing, nature and the environment, indigenous peoples, feminism, animal rights, emerging creativity and mentorship.