All Events

Mon May 20, 2013 - Sat August 31, 2013

Join the Courtenay Museum as they take you on a guided fossil tour along the banks of the Puntledge River. Our friendly guide will begin at the Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre with a short lecture & video, followed by visit to the exhibit gallery & concluding with a hands-on trip to the actual fossil sites. Pre-bookings needed for the Fossil Tours. You will require your own transportation to the fossil site. Please check our website for more information.

Mon May 20, 2013 - Mon May 20, 2013

This is Victoria's largest parade event; complete with marching bands, floats, clowns & more. If you wish to watch the whole parade it will take at least 3 hours to pass by, so come prepared - bring a blanket or a folding chair, drinks & snacks to keep you comfortable. Don't forget an extra jacket if it is cool, & an umbrella if it is raining or hats & sunscreen if it is sunny! The parade starts from Mayfair Mall at 9:00 am & proceeds along Douglas Street, finishing at the intersection of Douglas & Humboldt in the downtown core.

Mon May 20, 2013 - Mon May 20, 2013

This annual event takes place on the Monday of the Kaslo May Days Celebration. Visit the Front Street Park from 9:00 am-3:00 pm to enjoy a variety of activities. Purchase locally grown plants and seeds, browse among the unusual and exciting garden features created by local artisans and take advantage of free workshops highlighting organic gardening practices, bear friendly composting and controlling invasive plants. This festival is a must see for all gardening enthusiasts.

Mon May 20, 2013 - Mon May 20, 2013

Join us for our 3rd annual Teddy Bear Picnic this Victoria Day holiday. Bring your Teddy Bear and we'll provide the picnic. Activities include our dress up Tickle Trunk, music and crafts.

Mon May 20, 2013 - Thu October 31, 2013

One of the oldest farm markets in the Okanagan and one of the very best! Over 100 annual growers and artisans grace our spacious site offering everything from fresh fruit, vegetables and plants to handicrafts, eggs and fresh baked delicacies. Buskers and live entertainment often add to the cheerful atmosphere and "Special Event Mondays" are featured every long weekend. We're surrounded by acres of free parking, so you'll quickly discover the fun and benefits of "doing the market"!

Mon May 20, 2013 - Mon May 20, 2013

Watch for our float in the 91st annual Fort Langley May Day Parade (11 am), followed by a community fair. All day, explore the fort, feed the farm animals, and watch historic weapons demos. Regular admission applies, free for annual pass holders.

Tue May 21, 2013 - Tue May 21, 2013

In May, after ice off, the Annual Canoe Races starts at the mouth of the Dean River at Nimpo Lake and ends at Anahim Lake. The route is hazardous and few of the racers make it to the other end unscathed. Anyone can participate and there is a dinner and dance to celebrate the racers. There is an entry fee and cash prizes. Dates depend on when the ice melts off the two lakes. Contact Cam Moxon for dates. Start is Nimpo Lake, finish is at the Anahim Lake Stampede Grounds.

Tue May 21, 2013 - Tue October 29, 2013

Certified organic vegetables, apples, plums, pears & cherries in season. Local wild huckleberries, jams & jellies & fresh baking are also featured. Local soap, bath & beauty products & local crafts display the diverse culture of the Kootenay Boundary area. Lots of parking, a picnic site, playground & washroom facilities are near the market.

Tue May 21, 2013 - Fri November 29, 2013

The Hope Farmers' Market takes place every Tuesday & Friday, year round. Fresh produce; fresh fruits; a sausage-maker; crafts people with original works and home-made items.

Tue May 21, 2013 - Tue September 24, 2013

Complete your trip to Whistler with a First Nations BBQ dinner & tour of the award-winning Squamish Líl'wat Cultural Centre for a truly First Nations experience. Every Tuesday from 5-8pm beginning in May to the end of September.

BBQ dinner includes: Fresh Baked Sage & Cheddar Bannock; Cedar Plank West Coast Salmon Filet with Maple Glaze; Buffalo Smokies on Pretzel Buns; Bison Sliders with Cheddar Cheese & Corn Salsa; Seasonal Grain or Potato Salad; Mixed Baby Greens with Blueberry Maple Vinaigrette; Wild Rice & Barley Mushroom Pilaf; BBQ Roasted Corn on the Cob; Mixed Berry Crumble; Coffe, Tea & Non-Alcohol Beverages. Some dates sold out.