Cedar & Yellow Point Country Christmas Arts Tour

The Cedar & Yellow Point Country Christmas Arts Tour is a beloved self-guided studio tour that winds through the rural roads of Cedar and Yellow Point, just south of Nanaimo, as the holiday season begins. Presented by the Cedar & Yellow Point Artisans, the free tour invites visitors to drive from studio to studio meeting potters, painters, textile artists, glassworkers, woodworkers, jewellers and food producers in the spaces where they create. It is a wonderful way to find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts, chat with the makers, and enjoy the region's scenic countryside decked out for the season. Each stop offers its own welcome, and many artists demonstrate their craft or set out seasonal treats, giving the weekends a warm, community feel. Maps and a full list of participating studios are shared on the association's website so you can plan a route at your own pace. Held over late-November weekends, typically running Thursday through Sunday, the tour has become a treasured tradition for locals kicking off their Christmas shopping close to home. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Running across the final weekends of November 2026, it is a relaxed, feel-good outing for art lovers and gift-seekers alike. Confirm the exact studio hours and map on the association's website closer to the date.