As stated previously, this area is a fine arts paradise. This gallery in particular, with its 23,500 sq. ft. facility, stands as the areas oldest art gallery (est. 1956). The permanent collection, alone, at this gallery contains a whopping 3,940 works of art from a variety of artists on a variety of mediums. This is a must see sight for travelers in the area.

The gallery places a tremendous amount of pride in its roots. This means that, for a long time, most of the works on display came from artists living in the Ontario region. However, more recently, the gallery is displaying more and more works from artists all across the great nation of Canada.

For Canadians, this means that you will be able to gain a deeper connection to the culture and arts of your nation. For foreigners, this means that you will be able to experience works from an entirely different culture, granting you an amazing educational opportunity.

Speaking of education, this museum prides itself on education programs. Their intention is to help young artists, especially teens, develop themselves artistically under the guidance of experienced and renowned artists from the area. The workshops cost $14, which is much cheaper than what any art school or art institution offers.

The hours for the gallery are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm (with the exception of Thursday, which opens at the same time but doesn’t close until 9pm). On Sunday, the open hours are 1pm to 5pm. The address of the gallery is 101 Queen Street North.

You can contact them on phone at 519-579-5860 or online at http://kwag.on.ca/section/view/?fnode=66. The website offers samplings from their permanent collection, directions to the gallery, and information about the gallery. You are strongly encouraged to visit them, as admission is free (a price that you just can’t beat)!