First Nation Carving Shed
Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada

First Nation Carving Shed, Prince Rupert, BC : The village of Prince Rupert, B.C. enjoys one of the finest displays in British Columbia, Canada of Totem Poles scattered throughout the community. Makes sense, since the area is a popular home to many First Nation Haida artists.

Within the community of Prince Rupert there is a central gathering place - a Carving Shed - where First Nation artists meet to share carving skills, work on carving projects and to reflect on the long and storied history of the First Nation Haida people.

When visiting the modest Carving Shed visitors will be able to see, first hand, some of the finest, most skilled carvers living in northern British Columbia, Canada at work. First nation carvers create their art work using cedar trees, copper, argillite, silver and gold.

How to Get to First Nation Carving Shed : Travel towards the hub of Prince Rupert along Highway 16 (Yellowhead Hwy) towards the waterfront. The hwy turns into McBride St. Continue straight down McBride and take a right on 1st Avenue. On your right is the Sunken Gardens and on your left is the Northern BC Museum. The Craving Shed is hidden in the trees near the gardens.