Events (Subscribe)
Links
Vancouver Island Online Advertising with HarbourLiving.ca popular
Looking to reach over 20,000 Vancouver Island residents with your product or service. HarbourLiving.ca will help you do this. Visit the following link for more info.
http://www.harbourliving.ca/advertise.php
Pacific Rim Whale Festival popular
http://www.pacificrimwhalefestival.org/
Annual whale watching festival in mid-March. Each spring the entire North American population of Pacific Grey Whales migrate along the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. An estimated 22,000 grey whales make the 16,000 km round-trip journey between their mating and calfing lagoon
Filberg Festival, Comox BC
http://www.filbergfestival.com/
An annual summer event on the enchanting grounds of the Filberg Lodge and Park in Comox, Vancouver Island, BC Canada, features superb arts and crafts, delightful music and fun entertainment
Sooke Canada Day Celebration
July 1st Family fun day, superb food, challenging games & contests for all ages, live music, crafts, clowns and fireworks at dusk.
The Big Time Out
Cumberland Village Works delivered another stellar music inspired event with The Big Time Out -2008. Village Park in downtown Cumberland hosted some of the hottest independent acts currently touring the planet, including: Indie rockers Metric, hip-hop daddies De La Soul, K’naan, Matisyahu, Delhi2Dublin, Moshav, Shane Philip, Wil, That 1 Guy, Adham Shaikh, The CR Avery Band and You Say Party! We Say Die!
The Big Time Out had all the elements audiences have come to expect from a major Cumberland Village Works event, including audiovisual installations, commissioned art, dance and circus pieces, thematic chill zones and many other surprises.
Bringing successful International talent to this quaint little village is just the beginning. The Big Time Out is all about creating a festive vibe and funky setting. Inside the gates of The Big Time Out is a unique community event with a vibrant scene enveloping the exceptional music. Commissioned art installations, contemporary visuals, circus performers and colorful dancers provided a backdrop to thematic chill spaces like the extremely popular Union Saloon and our new family-oriented chai tent.
Victoria Erotica Festival of Film and Arts
http://www.victoriaeroticafestival.com/
The Victoria Erotica Festival of Film and Arts - A traditional springtime celebration welcoming la dolce vita back into our lives
Brant Wildlife Festival
http://www.brantfestival.bc.ca/
This celebration of nature includes eco-tours, wildlife photography and learning to bird for the whole family. Dates from March and April each year, according to the migration of the Brant Goose
Coombs Fair and Oceanside Garden Show
Oceanside Garden Show and the annual Coombs Fair on Vancouver Island. Presented by Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, 4-H displays, chicken races
Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival
September 28th, 29th & 30th, the wineries and farms of the Cowichan Region invite wine and culinary aficionados to their doorsteps to experience the best of the region firsthand
Duncan Summer Festival, Free Festival of Family Fun
http://www.cowichanfestival.com
Summer Festival in Duncan, free family fun, parades, children's day, clowns, free entertainment, contests, show and shine
Intrepid Theatre updated
http://www.intrepidtheatre.com/
Welcome to Intrepid Theatre in Victoria BC Canada, producers of the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, Uno Festival of Solo Performance, and the Metro Studio.
Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society
Nanaimo Marine Festival &
“Great” INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE, JULY 27th 2008 11AM SHARP BATHTUB PARADE JULY 26 10:30AM
Milner Gardens & Woodland
Milner Gardens & Woodland will have a family activity " Cedar Search on August 3-9,2009. Also, Jazz in the Garden will be on August 16,2009. FMI, please visit www.milnergardens.org
Monday Magazine
Victoria's only arts and entertainment weekly
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
http://www.nanaimodragonboat.com/
The Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival brings together and gives
back to our diverse community through team building, charitable fund raising
and a cross cultural experience that is fun for everyone.
This is three days of passion, pleasure and pain that brings all of Nanaimo
to the Centre of town to witness our cities finest compete against teams
from all over North America.
Organic Islands Festival updated
Go Green. Do Good. Canadas largest outdoor green event
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo
The Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo is a community-based event and Canada's largest outdoor ‘green’ festival. Over 100 Exhibits, Interactive Displays, Presentations, Natural Food Demos, Entertainment.
Volunteers Needed. Please contact Judy Kitts at volunteering@organicislands.ca
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo
July 4 and 5, 2009 - 10 am to 5 pm
Glendale Gardens and Woodland, 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC
Just north of Camosun College Interurban Campus
The 5th Annual Organic Islands Festival and Sustainabilty Expo is a
solar-power, near zero-waste celebration featuring eco-friendly practices,
products and services presented by 150 Exhibitors in a wonderful 10 acre
garden venue. Enjoy tasty food, inspiring people, innovative ideas, chef
demos and entertainment for the whole family! LIVE GREEN. DO GOOD. We'll
show you how. Find out more at: www.organicislands.ca or call (250)
658-8148.
Parksville Beach Festival
http://www.parksvillebeachfest.ca/
Parksville Beach Festival - Home of the Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition - August 10-12
Parksville Kids Fest
Kids of all ages can have fun with plenty of Games, Entertainers, awesome Prizes, the Children's Sandcastle competion and plenty more at this August event in Parksville
Sid Williams Theatre
http://www.sidwilliamstheatre.com
The heart of the performing arts of the Comox Valley, Courtenay. The purpose of the Sid Williams Theatre Society is to stimulate and enhance artistic, economic, and cultural activities in the Comox Valley and surrounding region.
Sooke Fine Arts Show
Aug 4 - 12 Sooke is steeped in artistic talent and natural beauty making it the perfect host for Vancouver Island’s premier art show and sale for the past 20 years
The Belfry Theatre updated
The Belfry is Victoria's largest contemporary adult theatre producing up to 12 plays a year from its beautifully restored heritage church
The Great Walk - Tahsis to Gold River
The Annual Great Walk sponsored by the Tahsis Lions Club, takes place on the 63.5 kilometres (40 miles) of
gravel logging road between Gold River and Tahsis in Nootka Sound
on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
The Victoria Film Festival
http://www.victoriafilmfestival.com
10 days and over 160 films, parties and events each an every year. VFF is Victoria and Vancouver Island's oldest and largest film and video festival.
Vancouver Island Exhibition - Nanaimo
Each August, the Vancouver Island Exhibition provides a setting for the last big event of summer. The Ex offers something for everyone including entertainment, attractions, flower gardens, carnival rides, contests, exhibits, giant veggies, vendors, and of course, fair foo
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
http://www.victoriadragonboat.com/
August 15-17 at the Victoria Inner Harbour. One of Victoria's most popular summer events, the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival is a remarkable combination of culture and sport. Showcasing our world-renowned inner harbour, it is the only dragon boat festival in North America to take place in a working harbour.
Victoria Event Centre
http://www.1415broad.ca/portal/
The Victoria Multicultural Society operates the Victoria Event Centre at 1415 Broad Street - across from the A-Channel
Victoria International Film and Video Festival
Victoria International Film and Video Festival, held in February
Victoria Roller Girls
http://victoriarollergirls.com/
Wild Women On Wheels, Hard Track Roller Derby Reborn in Victoria
Victoria Tall Ships
Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour will provide the backdrop for an event that will touch the hearts and minds of thousands. During four unforgettable days of revelry and celebration, we will commemorate the city’s maritime heritage with the historic visit of over two dozen tall ships from around the world. June 26-29, 2008
Victoria's Annual Ska Festival
Put on by the Victoria Ska Society and run every July, the Ska Society holds regular events throughout the year
Westshore Quilters' Guild Show and Sale
http://www.westshorequiltersguild.com
March 27, 2009 - March 29, 2009
Symphony Of Quilts. Westshore QG Quilt Show. Special displays, live music, merchant’s mall, concession, raffle quilts, door prizes, guild boutique, and, hands on demonstrations.
Eagle Ridge Community Centre, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford, BC
Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm,
Admission $5
Joyce Wallace 250-294-0373
wqg2009show@shaw.ca
http://www.westshorequiltersguild.com