Whistlestop Gallery
Artists and artisans of the Robson Valley
The Whistle Stop Gallery would like to acknowledge that we are honored to work, explore, and create on the unceded lands of the Lheidli T’Enneh and Simpcw First Nations. It is our responsibility to acknowledge the Indigenous land we reside on and provide an inclusive safe space that does not tolerate discrimination in any form. It is our mission to honor diversity and freedom of expression.
Check out our Facebook page:
Our Projects
2003: Glen Frear's CNR6060 Mural
Glen Frear was commissioned to paint the CNR6060 train (now housed in Settler, AB) on the inside wall of the Men's washroom within the McBride Heritage Railway Station.
2007: Fire Hydrant Project
In 2007, the Whistlestop Gallery commissioned young artist Bryony Griffiths, to paint characters on all the fire hydrants in town. With her little red wagon in tow, Bryony spent summer creating one work of art after another. Through the years, the fire hydrants have been adopted, replaced, and repainted by various other artists. Walk around town to see them all!
Red wagon in tow, Bryony painted all across the town of McBride! Click through the image gallery to see some of her creations.
Red wagon in tow, Bryony painted all across the town of McBride! Click through the image gallery to see some of her creations.
2014: Historic Logging Murals
Three historic murals were created through the partnership of Heritage Canada, Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council, the McBride and District Public Library, Valley Museum & Archives, and McBride Centennial Elementary School, and the Whistlestop Gallery. Sheilagh Foster sketched and oversaw the painting of these murals alongside community members with historic ties to the timber industry.
2014: Tete Jaune Lodge Alpine Flowers
Glen Frear painted this scenic alpine meadow on the back of the restaurant at the Tete Jaune Lodge. Asked to create flowers, he did exactly that—but keep an eye out for the hummingbird that is hidden amongst them!
