All Events

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

7th Annual Elko Country Festival of Entertainers; music, humour, poetry and story tellers. 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm performances at the Elko Community Hall with full buffet dinner at 5:15 pm. Saturday Jamm session and social evening 9:00 pm-12 midnight. Pancake breakfast on Sunday 9:00 am-11:00 am followed by Cowboy (Entertainment) Church. Black Powder Shoot takes place nearby: rifle, smoothbore, hawk & knife and more. You'll love the village of Elko near beautiful Lake Koocanusa, and our fresh mountain air. Support our Non-Profit Group.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

Run with the goats. Cruise with the caribou. Or trot with the ptarmigan. Rise to the challenge that awaits you in Tumbler Ridge! This mountain Half Marathon is a unique race on the circuit, & will be your most memorable. Starting near treeline, climb over 2000 feet to the summit of Babcock Mountain. There claim your reward in the spectacular open terrain at the top of the mountain as you begin the descent home. The skyline to the west is a tableau of rugged limestone and snow of the Northern Rockies in summer. The Emperor's Challenge is designed for all comers.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

The 2013 Galiano Wine Festival, an event to benefit the Health Care Society, will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Lions' Park on Galiano Island. This year we are celebrating our 21st anniversary!

Please check our website for more details.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

Verano 2013 is a two day exhibition and sale of works by some of the best artisans in the Okanagan Valley. The show and sale of handmade works by creative professional metal sculptors, silversmiths, painters, fabric artists, clay sculptors will be held at the farmers' market garden space in downtown Osoyoos, after the August long weekend. Public general admission to the show is free.

All participants are chosen. For more information please see our website.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

Annual Lakeside Event promises to be yet another exciting edition of Canada's longest running light aviation meet. This fly-in is great fun for spectators and pilots alike. Hang gliders and Paragliders take off from Mt. Swansea and descend to targets on the beach and in the water beside the Lakeside Pub on beautiful Lake Windermere. There is also an aerobatic contest for Paraglider pilots above Lake Windermere.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

Whether you are a serious competitor or a walk-in-the-park person, Loop the Lake is the event for you, your friends & your family. Complete as much of the course as you choose, at your own pace & comfort level. This 17th annual event welcomes walkers, runners, strollers & the whole family. The Lakeside Splashdown event involves paraglider & hang-glider pilots launching from Mount 7 in Invermere & attempting to land in a lake target for prizes. Enjoy 2 wonderful lakeside events.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Thu August 15, 2013

Travel through time & wake-up in the 14th century. Look, smell, listen the Middles Ages are here. Stroll among the tents where armourers, weavers, carpenters, pewterers & calligraphers work with the tools & techniques of the era. The Pacific Association for Recreating the Middle Ages actors & members take proud in displaying their medieval dresses & attires. Let them show you their tools & creative masterpiece. Be inspired by their stories & join the entertainment.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

The Crawl is a two day event showcasing the vibrant, established and dynamic community of New West. With over 20 venues promising opportunities to meet artists in their studios and go to galleries, coffee shops, and parks; all displaying works of art designed, created, crafted and dreamt up by local residents.

During the course of the weekend, the city will be alive with events: New West 7 Exhibition, New West Pride, Live Music, Walking Tours and more! Brochure & map available online.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sun August 11, 2013

The Originals Only Art Show & Sale was created as an opportunity for visual artists working at all levels to learn from each other and provide them with a venue so that they can showcase their work. The focus of the show is to present original works of art to the general public. Participants are restricted to traditional art forms of paintings, drawings and sculpture. All artwork at the show is original and created by the artist who is present in the booth during the entire show.

Sat August 10, 2013 - Sat August 10, 2013

The Arc'teryx Squamish 50 is a TOUGH RACE and a truly unforgettable trail ultra experience. With over 85% singletrack and more than 12,000 feet of climbing and descent topped off by stunning sweeping vistas across glaciated snow capped peaks that jut straight out of the Pacific Ocean, this course may just take your breath away (get it). 3 different races 50 mile starting from the Squamish Oceanfront; 50 km starting from Alice Lake Provincial Park, and 20 km starting from Quest University. Finish line is downtown Squamish.

Make it a family-fun weekend in the The Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada.