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December 14, 2011
The house where the great artist and writer Emily Carr was bornhas been restored to the condition it would have been in when Carr lived there. Many of the rooms have also been hung with reproductions of her art or quotations from her writings, providing a good introduction to this true BC original. On selected days throughout the year, Molly Raher Newman, a local actress, portrays Emily Carr... more
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Site of National Importance
August 05, 2014Canada has few artists whose work sells in the multi-million dollar range and commands international acclaim - even fewer who are also writers of the calibre to be recognized with a Governor General's Award. In fact, I'm going out on a limb here and suggest that Emily Carr is the only one. So it stands to reason that the home... more
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film
June 11, 2014There was a 45 minutes film that was offered with tea and cookies. What a delightful surprise to learn about 3 female artists. If you want to watch the film, give an extra 45 minutes, otherwise it does not take that long to view the house.
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Emily Carr House - Step into the Past
March 29, 2014My husband and I had a wonderful afternoon at the Emily Carr House - it was a true step into the past and also a great learning experience. My grandmother was friends with her younger sister and had met Emily on many occasions. It felt like I was connecting somewhat with my Grandmother :) Fun day!
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The CARR House
August 01, 2013This was a wonderful way to see how the artist lived. So close to the Harbour, within walking distance. There are quotes from her books throughout the house and garden. Some of her work is on the walls and pictures of her family also. The gift shop had copies of her books and prints and cards etc. You were also... more
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Made Emily Carr come alive
June 30, 2013My husband and I are big fans of Emily Carr's paintings and her writing, so we were pleased to find the Emily Carr House in Victoria. The staff who are running this small museum are doing an excellent job. The house has many of the actual objects and furnishings that were there when Emily and her family lived in it.... more
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Nice to see
June 02, 2013Nice to see but may not be of interest to so many people. the house is beautiful to look at, and the gardens were also nice,
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Quaint and humbling
April 02, 2013We came to visit right before the Easter long weekend and were disappointed to see that it was closed. Anyhow, the house itself is beautiful to look at, and the entire site is very well kept. The gardens were nice, and the little plaques were an excellent touch. Each gave a short blurb relating her home/family to one of her... more
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Spirit of Emily
February 17, 2013Read all about Emily's life growing up in this house: House of Small, her book. This home is just around the corner from her apartment building on Simcoe Street, written about in "House of all Sorts"
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Who was she
January 12, 2013Emily Carr was a truly original woman. She was a fearless traveller, and a clear and amusing teller of the story of her life, which was a long and fruitful one. An artist, she struggled to make her living, and find her 'voice' at a time when women were expected to conform. She kept notes all her life, and published... more
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Great little piece of Canadian history
January 08, 2013Good if you're into art or writing. I really enjoyed seeing her typewriter. The staff was very nice and , though not aimed at kids, it was a friendly atmosphere to bring my kids.
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Tenacity and creativity inspire
October 05, 2012Although Emily Carr, writer and artist, is more a British Columbia hero than an international celebrity, her birthplace and childhood home is worth visiting. Located at 207 Government Street, Victoria, the Emily Carr House is a short walk from the Parliament building and the Empress Hotel near Victoria’s harbor. The house is architecturally interesting, the furnishings historically revealing,... more
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Great insight into Emily's early life
September 08, 2012The house has been carefully reconstructed with lots of quotations from Emily carr's books throughout the gardens. We particularly enjoyed the nfb film
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A trip with Emily
September 05, 2012
Great tour of the formative years of one of this countrys greatest known artists.
You see what her life was like and how her surroundings shaped her passion.
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my favourite artist
August 17, 2012The original home where Emily Carr grew up. A charming house and fun to visit after you've read her book about her childhood.
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Interesting
August 02, 2012
My daughter is very artsy, so this was her pick. We enjoyed reading all of the quotes in the garden outside. Inside the house, there was lots of information as well as a film about her life. There was a very well appointed gift shop as well.
We were disappointed that we could not go upstairs.
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Little Jewel in a Big City
July 30, 2012I really didn't know much about Emily Carr except that she painted the native people of coastal British Columbia. However, a visit to this house made me want to know more about her. I really appreciate that the owners of this home have been restoring the lower rooms to how they were when Emily lived there. I also appreciate all... more
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An interesting visit if you enjoy Emily Carr
July 17, 2012
Parking is a challenge (n residential neighbourhood with residents only parking). This house is about 5 blocks from the BC Museum.
The prices were reasobale with a self guided tour and a 40 minute video about the life of Emily carr. I learned Emily Carr was a writer as well as a painter. There is a gift shop with books,...
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Not a good value
June 20, 2012Only three of the rooms in the house are available for viewing, The video about Emily Carr is far too long. Two cats have the run of the entire site, which we had to leave due to our alergic reaction to the felines. Save your money.
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Understand the times and life of a great artist
May 10, 2012It is her home and it has a wonderful staff to talk about Emily's life and times. Expect to spend a couple of hours there to wander through the house and gardens and buy something from the gift shop. Emily was also a fine author as well as an artist. I have been there several times. Every time I go... more
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Historical Actual House of Emily Carr
March 07, 2012Went there as my grandaughter was studying Emily Carr in Alberta and she really wanted to see the residence and purchase some of the books about her
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If you like Emily Carr you should see her home
February 08, 2012Emily Carr is a very interesting person but I found the tour a little bit dry
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Emily Carr's home
January 18, 2012This is one beautiful home in the heart of James Bay. There is a great statue of Emily Carr near the Parliament Buildings.
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Emily Carr House
December 29, 2011Good place to go to see Emily Carr's panitings. There is an extensive selection of her work.
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closed
October 24, 2011We were there to late in the season to go inside, but made a point of walking by regardless as we had seen two Emily Carr exhibits. It is lived in during the closed season, but you can peek into the yard and it is well maintained.
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Begin here for Emily Carr
September 19, 2011The time we spent in Emily Carr's childhood home was very special. We watched the video that described her early years as well as the years she travelled out of the country and in northern British Columbia. I highly recommend Emily Carr's house as a starting point in understanding this exceptional artist.
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quaint old Victorian timber house
September 15, 2011well curated home of Emily Carr when shen she was a child. Curator lives upstairs so we could only see downstairs rooms. Complimentary video to watch in one room and also free coffee or tea in the lovely back lobby near the garden. Nice to see rooms as they may have looked all those decades ago. A fascinating life and... more
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A must see
August 26, 2011It is a modest self-tour through the first floor of the childhood home of artist Emily Carr. There are descriptive quotes from Emily throughout the rooms and gardens providing her insight and memories.In one room a video biography is available so you can sit and learn about her life. The custodian on sight is very knowledgeable and happy to answer... more
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Interesting
August 22, 2011The admission was inexpensive and you do not need very long here. It is interesting to watch the video about Emily Carr and see the period as it was back when she was a little girl and into womanhood. This attraction is worth the visit and also the walk from downtown is very inviting if you stop to look at... more
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February 23, 2013
Come visit the birthplace of one of Canada's most famous landscape painters and writers, Emily Carr. The Emily Carr House is a historic site dedicated to her art, writings and life.
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