Chemainus is a town on the east coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. the village is located in the Cowichan Valley district. The originally logging village was founded in 1858. Nowadays the village of Chemainus is especially famous for its 39 outdoor murals. This outdoor exhibition gave a new economic boost to the village.

The name ‘Chemainus’ comes from an ancient indigenous shaman and prophet ‘Tsa-meeun-is’ (broken chest). Legend has it that the man survived a large wound in his chest to become a great leader among his people.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to Chemicus on May 1, 2017. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.