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

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Put on by the Victoria Ska Society and run every July, the Ska Society holds regular events throughout the year

Art of the Cocktail, A festival celebrating the art, craft, and tradition of the cocktail. Victoria BC Canada. October 16 -18, 2010 at Crystal Garden and the Chateau Victoria.

May 29, 2010. 10am-4pm. The second annual Bellies, Birth, & Babies Fair, hosted by The Comox Valley Doulas, is for new and expecting parents and families. It will showcase local products and services, a separate room hosting a series of free workshops, and an additional space for free childminding. Hourly door prizes donated by local businesses and event vendors, free admission and ample parking and stroller/wheelchair accessible facilities. Workshops and demos this year will include infant massage, belly casting, baby wearing, and "Birthing from Within".

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

Victoria BC Tattoo Convention, March 13 and March 14 2010

The Clayoquot Oyster Festival is a celebration of the abundance and beauty of the sea. In Clayoquot Sound, oysters give us lots to celebrate about. On most of the oyster farms in Clayoquot Sound, oysters hang on long lines in the deep, cold waters filtering water to eat and grow. Currently about 50,000 gallons of Pacific Oysters (Crassiostrea Gigas) are harvested annually in the area.

This year's 4th annual Shellfish Festival will take place June 19th and 20th, includes gala shellfish dinner, shucking competition and more

Oceanside Garden Show and the annual Coombs Fair on Vancouver Island. Presented by Arrowsmith Agricultural Association, 4-H displays, chicken races

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

Vancouver Island's most intimate live music venue. Our licensed cafe offers a variety of freshly roasted and specialty coffees, teas, iced cappuccinos, light lunches and fabulous desserts in a relaxing atmosphere.

Summer Festival in Duncan, free family fun, parades, children's day, clowns, free entertainment, contests, show and shine

Annual marathon between Tofino and Ucluelet scheduled for June 13th, 2010

Women's Flat Track Roller Derby - Victoria, BC

The 18th Annual Fire and Ice Street Festival - Qualicum Beach, BC. Saturday, May 1st, 2010. Chili Tasting, Entertainment, Ice Carving and Family Fun!

6th Annual Global Film Festival Nanaimo February 19-20, 2010

Welcome to Intrepid Theatre in Victoria BC Canada, producers of the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, Uno Festival of Solo Performance, and the Metro Studio.

A one-of-a-kind juried art and crafts show nestled in the beautiful Town of Qualicum Beach, featuring over 120 Exhibitors showing this year that are talented, creative artists and craftspeople from all over BC at the most beautifully decorated Christmas show.

Nanaimo Marine Festival & “Great” INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE, JULY 27th 2008 11AM SHARP BATHTUB PARADE JULY 26 10:30AM

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15th Annual Mother’s Day Paint-In and Craft Fair at Royal Roads University Sunday, May 9, 2010. With snowdrops and daffodils peeking out of the soil, spring must be just around the corner and with it comes the 15th annual Mother’s Day Paint In and Craft Fair at Royal Roads University in beautiful Hatley Park National Historic Site. We invite you to join us and experience a remarkable outdoor festival where we expect to welcome more than 3,000 visitors. In addition to the work of local artists and craftspeople, activities will include a variety of family entertainment, main-stage performances, children’s craft station and complimentary access to the gardens.

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 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.

Now celebrating its 20th year, Out of Hand is an annual Christmas fair of fine crafts, artisan food and the decorative arts, November 20th-23rd, 2008, at the Conference Centre in Victoria, BC, Canada.

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

Parksville’s Beach Festival Society is actively planning our 11th annual World Class event - Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibition - Friday, July 16 to Sunday, August 15, 2010 - You should also know that we are planning our event alongside other summer events planned for that period (Kite Festival & Oceanside Overdrive Car Show). And of course our popular Entertainment Stage will be another fabulous attraction Friday and Saturday evening plus Sunday afternoons.

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

4 Days of Fine Food • Fabulous Wine • Great Company February 23th – 26th, 2012 Together in the common cause of fine wines, decadent edibles, and great company, Parksville's finest beach resorts are proud to sponsor the 4th annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival.

Every year on the last Sunday in May the town comes together to celebrate our community. Since 1976, Family Day has been an annual event sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach, meant to bring the community together for a free festive day. Family Day festivities draw a crowd of over 3,000 plus smiling faces. Start the day off with the Shriner's pancake breakfast at 8:30 - 11:30a.m. The pancake breakfast is held at the Civic Centre in the parking area.

Annual modern music festival in Victoria BC, 2011's edition takes place Sept 22-25 w/ musical acts Broken Social Scene, City and Colour, Mother Mother and more.

2 day outdoor Music Festival in Bamberton BC, August 26th and 27th 2011, featuring Chad VanGalen, Plants and Animals, Mohawk Lodge and more..

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.

July 1st Family fun day, superb food, challenging games & contests for all ages, live music, crafts, clowns and fireworks at dusk.

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 is Victoria's largest contemporary adult theatre producing up to 12 plays a year from its beautifully restored heritage church

From the presenters of the Big Time Out a one day music festival held on Mt. Washingtonon Saturday July 17th, 2010

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.

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

Summer music festival in Coombs, BC featuring Ron Sexsmith and Stars July 16th and 17th 2011

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.

The Tofino Food and Wine Festival began in 2003. It was an idea formed between two foodies who worked in the food and wine industry, at a restaurant set amidst the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens

Each August, the Vancouver Island Exhibition provides a setting for the last big event of summer. This years theme is COUNTRY ROOTS AND COWBOY BOOTS! Come to the VIEx evaluated BEST FAIR IN BC for 2009!

Join us at the largest BC trade show on Vancouver Island dedicated to people who live life to the fullest, are passionate and love the thrill of an adventure! Whether you enjoy adventure and activities on the land, sea or fresh water we are excited to present the Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo on April 9th - 11th at Pearkes Recreation Centre. Friday April 9th, 12 pm – 9 pm Saturday April 10th, 10 am – 6 pm Sunday April 11th, 10 am – 5 pm This Vancouver Island Outdoor Adventure Expo is the ONLY show on Vancouver Island that brings together buyers and sellers of outdoor adventure products & services under one roof! This Victoria, BC trade show is a definite MUST for your 2010 marketing campaign! Some exciting features include: seminars and presentations hosted by guest speakers in the different active living industries, adventure travel, boating & water sports, fishing, camping & RV’s, surfing, whale watching, clothing, tourism, education, destinations, mountain biking, zip lining, health & fitness, clubs, associations and MUCH MUCH MORE!

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.

The Victoria Multicultural Society operates the Victoria Event Centre at 1415 Broad Street - across from the A-Channel

The Victoria Pride Society's mission is based on empowerment. We empower those who are - or think they might be - gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, two-spirited, intersex, friends and allies. Victoria Pride fosters learning and empowerment through social celebration and networking. We strive to create a better public understanding of our community’s history, courage, diversity and future.

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

March 25 to 27, 2011 at Eagleridge Community Centre, 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC Westshore Quilters Guild presents Quilts Along the Shore our biennial show featuring 300 + quilts, vendors, raffle, charity quilts and lots of fun and excitement.

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
 
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