The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre

The MAC - McMillan Arts Centre The McMillan Arts Centre is a community arts centre serving the Oceanside area of Vancouver Island, The MAC started life as the McMillan School in 1913.

Mothers of WWI soldiers erected a cenotaph directly in front of the school building, which sits at the intersection of McMillan Street and Memorial Avenue. Trees were planted along Memorial Avenue up to the frontage of the school building and remain to this day a beautiful boulevard leading to the Arts Centre. The school closed in 1976 and the Oceanside Community Arts Council took ownership in 198

6, continuing the tradition of education and arts through the School for Creative Arts. Galleries, gift shop and studios celebrate and support local artists work. The Makerspace organization and the Metal Arts Guild share the lower level of the MAC.

Come and see the new exhibits here at the MAC! Welcome Jolene HASSARD, Peter Kiidumae, and the Studio 211 Artists: A...
06/02/2026

Come and see the new exhibits here at the MAC! Welcome Jolene HASSARD, Peter Kiidumae, and the Studio 211 Artists: Anouk HARTWELL, Elaine SMITH, Jean COCKBURN, Mary GORMAN and Lynn FARWELL. Opening Reception is THIS Saturday, mark your calendars and join us in welcoming in the new work!

05/31/2026

Farmers Market Opening Day, Sunday May 31, 9:30-1:00 at the MAC Community Garden, 133 McMillan St. in Parksville. Farmers, bakers, jams & pickles. Support local food security.

05/31/2026

This Sunday I'll be at

At PQB Fruit Tree Project
Parksville Farmers Market 9:30am -1pm
At 133 McMillan st Parksville

&

Sunday Crafts Market 11am -4pm
At the Harbour Quay Port Alberni

Coming in June to the MAC! Welcome Jolene Hassard, Studio 211 artists, and Peter Kiidumae! Opening Reception is Saturd...
05/29/2026

Coming in June to the MAC! Welcome Jolene Hassard, Studio 211 artists, and Peter Kiidumae! Opening Reception is Saturday, June 6th, 1pm. See you here at the MAC!

05/29/2026
05/27/2026

Home Made Preserves- Jams, Jellies, Sugar Free Jams, Salsa, Pickled Items

05/25/2026

Address

133 McMillan Street
Parksville, BC
V9P2H5

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3am
Wednesday 11am - 3am
Thursday 11am - 3am
Friday 11am - 3am
Saturday 11am - 3am
Sunday 11am - 3am

Telephone

+12502488185

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