If you are lucky enough to make a trip to Gibsons BC on the famous Sunshine Coast you are in for a real treat. There are more local artists and craftspeople per capita than almost any other area of BC.From potters & weavers, to painters and jewellers, Gibsons BC has some of the most beautiful local products available. It doesn’t stop there either. Soap maker can be found making full lines of organic beauty products. Packaged beautifully for you to take away. One soap maker on the coast has over 100 different soaps available.

There are local galleries that display a wide array of works. some of the best pottery in BC can be found here, and fibre arts like weaving, knitting, wool spinning and fabric making are so popular, that there is even a Fabric Arts Festival held annually. Thousands of people ascend on this little seaside village for the event. worsted wool purses and hats, fabulous one of a kind fabrics, beautiful weaves and knitting to die for are just a few of the types of items you will find at the Festival.

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