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The OH Victoria Hotel finds its home in the heart of the picturesque village of Victoria.

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Victoria

History of Victoria:


     Founded in 1819 by James Bardin Palmer, Victoria-by-the-Sea is situated on the south shore of Prince Edward Island, halfway between Summerside and Charlottetown. The village's grid pattern was designed with the foresight of recognizing the advantages of its small, sheltered location and pristine, warm waters. The founders understood that these attributes would contribute to the area's future prominence and reputation.


     It was during the late 1800's that Victoria began to thrive. It became home to many small businesses and popular wharves. Victoria became home to many businesses as well as became a significant seaport. It was the island's third-largest seaport and was involved in many important trades. Many of the trades out of Victoria were done with other east Coast seaports, the West Indies and Europe. During the early 1900's, Victoria became a regular stop for the steamboats, welcoming visitors from all over. Usually these visitors were looking for a calm get-a-way where they could relax in the enchanting seaside village for a few days. In 1962, the Trans-Canada Highway was opened for use. While it was being built, they bypassed Victoria-by-the-Sea, ensuring that the village's charming character would be preserved and it will always be seen as a quaint seaside retreat. Many artisans draw


     However, with the 1950s expansion of the Trans-Canada Highway, Victoriaby-the-Sea was bypassed, allowing it to preserve its charming character as a quaint seaside destination. The village has become a permanent home for numerous artisans who find inspiration in its serene and picturesque surroundings. These talented individuals are captivated by the village's tranquil atmosphere, and they have chosen to reside in Victoria by the Sea, establishing it as a hub for artistic creativity and expression.


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Lucie Bernadette Bellemare is a passionate artist originally from Alma, Quebec, but has been based in Prince Edward Island for about thirty years now. She has an exceptional artistic educational background, as she has successfully completed studies in visual arts, art education, and sculptural art at UQTR (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières), UQAC (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi), and the Université de Moncton. Lucie uses various mediums including, acrylic, oil, resins, watercolours and metals to create inspiring semi-abstract contemporary works, and often describes her work as energy that was captured and translated into movement on the canvas. She feels strongly that the universe is always moving and always providing positive energy, and through this, when she starts a painting, she allows the universe to guide her and help her to translate what she is visually seeing into a abstract art piece of on the canvas. Her artist way, "The universe is always moving, I let myself move with the universe and dance on the cavas, and what comes of that is what was meant to be." When asked about being an artist in Prince Edward Island, Lucie explained that Price Edward Island is a simple landscape place with many picturesque views that often inspire her artwork. She says, "Prince Edward Island for me is the place you can find a way to be an artist. The artist realm is very good. You can be creative and people will support you." She goes on the explain that the vast and endless inspirations of nature, wind, light, and ocean nourish and tease her imagination. When asked about her artistic process and creative method, she explained that she engages in multiple series of artwork, by occasional surges of artistic vigor that allow her to perceive the world through a unique lens and translate those ideas into tangible form. One notable series she produced called 'Full Moon' series, is comprised of numerous artworks that depict scenic landscapes illuminated by a bright abstract moon. During this series she was inspired my the moon and tis bright light and how it shines down on all the beauty below.
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