This beautifully restored provincial and national historic site was the birthplace and childhood home of famed writer and artist, Emily Carr. Visit Carr House to learn about Emily Carr and her legacy of inspiration. Carr House is currently open Friday & Saturday, 10am-3pm.*

Emily Carr House (also known as Carr House) is a National Historic Site located in Victoria, British Columbia. [1] It was the childhood home of Canadian painter Emily Carr, and had a lasting impression on her paintings and writings. [2]

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This beautifully restored provincial and national historic site in Victoria, BC, was the birthplace of famed writer and artist, Emily Carr. Now the building and gardens are a vibrant cultural centre for education, exploration and mentoring.

The Emily Carr House is the childhood home of Emily Carr, a world-famous Canadian artist and writer, who received high praise and global recognition for her works. She was born in December of 1871 – the eighth of nine children – and passed away in March of 1945.

2016年1月18日 · Today, the Emily Carr House is a museum celebrating the life of this fascinating Canadian artist. Keep an eye out for the Carr House cats, who are known to have the run of the entire museum.

Centrally located only four blocks from Victoria’s Inner Harbour and the Provincial Legislature buildings, Emily Carr House offers its visitors a chance to gain an insight into Canada’s first, and best known, independent artist and writer.

The childhood home of Canadian painter Emily Carr is a historic site dedicated to her adventurous life and beloved work. Period decor in the old-fashioned gingerbread house evokes 19th-century life in Victoria, and a carefully tended garden comes to life each spring.

Emily Carr House – A Canadian National & Provincial Heritage Site. (2022) Tours available by appointment on Saturdays this spring. Tours must be booked in advance. Tours last 1 hour. Admission is by donation, and we recommend $5 per person. More tour dates will …

This beautifully restored provincial and national historic site in Victoria, B.C., was the birthplace of famed writer and artist Emily Carr. The building and gardens are now a vibrant cultural centre for education, exploration, and mentoring.