For four days in November, the 25th annual self-guided Cedar Yellow Point Artisan Country Christmas Tour will give you a chance to explore the country and find unexpected treasures around every corner.
From Nov. 22-24, take this scenic route and discover many celebrated artists and the wonders of Cedar and Yellow Point. You will find locally-produced edibles, native art, jewelry, original paintings, woodwork, pottery, fiber arts and more.
Visit 25-year veteran Marg Worms of the Doll House Gift Shop or Fredrich’s Honey, Jo Vic Pottery, Hazelwood Herb Farm, Fiddick’s Farm, which have been on the tour almost as long.
“We love being part of this tour,” say Josée and Victor Duffhues of JoVic Pottery. “It is great to see people who come every year, they are like old friends.”
More than 22 studios will astound visitors on the tour this year.
Five new artisans will be sure to peak your gift-giving curiosity. Fern and Feather, Yonder Wood, Yellow Point Stained and Art Glass, Magnolia Pond Collectibles, and Monika’s Quilt and Craft shop eagerly await shoppers.
Visitors and locals will have the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the Christmas shopping rush with creative one-of-a-kind purchases from artisans
Stop by Yeosmith Studios for demonstrations and hum along with The Moonshine Molly’s show Saturday afternoon.
Yellow Point Cranberries Farm will have its popular tasting room open, so stop by this popular venue and taste mouthwatering cranberry concoctions.
Barson Studio features original art, as does Blue Ox Studio, Lohmann Gallery and Giftshop, and The Broody Rooster. Cable Bay Studio offers an array of items under $20, photography and handmade fabric items.
Looking for incredible First Nations art? Noel Brown Native Art is often a sell-out, so arrive early. Looking for jewelry and other cool stuff? Jane Perala Designs, Hepburn Cottage and The Cedar Heritage Studio will add to your adventure in the country and you will be bringing home extraordinary treasures.
Visit Yellow Point Alpaca for yarn and Alpaca garments. You can even pet an Alpaca.
Download a map and watch for the tour signs to help guide you on the tour. The complete tour can be done in one day, but why not make it a weekend and stay in a local B&B. Enjoy lunch or dinner at one of the many fine restaurants, coffee shops or pubs that are featured in the brochure. They offer some of the best food in the area, and we recommend them.
Whether you are new to the tour, have always wanted to go, or are a veteran, mark the dates on your calendar, gather up your friends, empty the trunk to make room for purchases, pick up a brochure or download it from the website — and plan to have fun.
For more information, click here or call 250-245-5286 and request a brochure to be e-mailed to you.
— Submitted by Kathy Holmes
