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General News · 18th June 2025
GinaT CIMAS
Saturday, June 28 10 am to 4 pm
Join the Museum for this self-guided tour of 17 gardens and artist studios across Cortes Island.
Presenting Chelsea’s and Eckel’s Glass Studio and Garden
The studio and garden are located in a historic property that once housed the general store and Velma Bergman’s famous rock garden. The studio is situated in a restored shed adorned with handmade wooden windows, created by Eckel, which preserve its old-world charm.
Chelsea has been a practicing artist since graduating from Emily Carr University, but she has only recently begun experimenting with glass.
Eckel has added more masonry to the rock garden, while a new fruit and vegetable garden occupies the east side of the road, where once there was only rock.
Tickets for the tour: $20 (kids under 12 free) are available now at
• the Museum
• Cortes stores: Cortes Market, Cortes Food Co-op, Marnie’s Books, Squirrel Cove General Store, Hollyhock store, Gorge Marina store
• Inspirations (Quadra)
• Whaletown Garden Centre (only on Saturday, June 28)
• Online: call 250-935-6340 or email cimascortesmuseum.com for more information
Info: www.cortesmuseum.com and 250-935-6340
Supporting Our Community!
Your participation directly supports the Cortes Island Museum's Public Education, Outreach, and Archive Programs, making this tour both inspiring and impactful.
Join the Museum for this self-guided tour of 17 gardens and artist studios across Cortes Island.
Presenting Chelsea’s and Eckel’s Glass Studio and Garden
The studio and garden are located in a historic property that once housed the general store and Velma Bergman’s famous rock garden. The studio is situated in a restored shed adorned with handmade wooden windows, created by Eckel, which preserve its old-world charm.
Chelsea has been a practicing artist since graduating from Emily Carr University, but she has only recently begun experimenting with glass.
Eckel has added more masonry to the rock garden, while a new fruit and vegetable garden occupies the east side of the road, where once there was only rock.
Tickets for the tour: $20 (kids under 12 free) are available now at
• the Museum
• Cortes stores: Cortes Market, Cortes Food Co-op, Marnie’s Books, Squirrel Cove General Store, Hollyhock store, Gorge Marina store
• Inspirations (Quadra)
• Whaletown Garden Centre (only on Saturday, June 28)
• Online: call 250-935-6340 or email cimascortesmuseum.com for more information
Info: www.cortesmuseum.com and 250-935-6340
Supporting Our Community!
Your participation directly supports the Cortes Island Museum's Public Education, Outreach, and Archive Programs, making this tour both inspiring and impactful.