Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Wed June 19, 2013 - Wed September 25, 2013

The Downtown Local Market presents an amazing mix of 50 local vendors offering fresh produce, plants, prepared foods, body care, and hand-made arts and crafts. Customers can rest assured that they are supporting the local economy due to the fact that 80% of each vendor's wares must be made locally to be sold at the Downtown Local Market. Takes place 400 block of Baker Street in downtown Nelson, every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.

Wed June 19, 2013 - Wed August 14, 2013

Kicking Horse Culture presents 'Summer Kicks 2013' Down by the Bridge Concerts. Free shows for all ages from 7-9pm throughout the summer. Ride your bike to Summer Kicks and let Golden's Bike Valet look after your bike while you kick back and enjoy the music! The Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is the longest free spanning timber frame bridge in North America. It was built by volunteer timberframers who came from world wide to work on this project. It also connects the Rotary Walking Trail to the downtown area.

Thu June 20, 2013 - Thu June 20, 2013

Join Heritage Vancouver and special guests for a spectacular evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation in the Anton's beautiful garden. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet and mix with elected officials, community leaders and heritage supporters while at the same time demonstrating your support for the many worthwhile projects undertaken by Heritage Vancouver Society.

Thu June 20, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

Events for the weekend include a pancake breakfast, laying of wreaths at Ginger Goodwin gravesite, cemetery tour, refreshments, pub crawl, dinner & entertainment. A full schedule will be available closer to the date. The purpose of Miner's Memorial Weekend is to: renew the commitment to strive for safe & healthy workplaces for all workers, commemorate the miners who worked & lost their lives in the mines of Cumberland & other workplaces throughout BC, commemorate the life & contribution of Ginger Goodwin, union organizer & labour martyr.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

More than just a car show! View over 800 of the finest antique, classic, specialty, street rod, & custom vehicles & motorcycles and take part in Wine Tours, Beach to Beach Parade, Entertainment, Vendors & Beverage Garden, many activities for the whole family! There will be live music, vendors & much more...all happening along Lakeshore Drive. Live auction will be held June 21-23, 2013. Check website for updates.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Fri June 21, 2013

Dedication of a magnificent six-foot marble sculpture of an Aboriginal woman will be the highlight of the Mary Winspear Centre's National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Sidney. Also take in a Coast Salish art exhibit, carving demonstration and kids' activities based on Aboriginal and Metis cultures. A wonderful way to celebrate this special day with our First Peoples! Unveiling at 5:30 pm.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Fri June 21, 2013

Come and join us in celebrating Aboriginal Day at the Nk'mip Desert Cultural Centre. Activities include Guided Cultural Walk, Snakes Alive Show, Fry Bread with Anna Mae Tanner, Opening Prayer and Smudge, Drumming/dancing with Russell, premier of "More than Frybread" and closing remarks. There will also be a kids' crafts and a concession stand.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Fri June 21, 2013

National Aboriginal Day 2013 will be one of our largest celebrations. Bring the whole family to K'ómoks village to enjoy a fun-filled day. Savour some of our amazing traditional cuisine: wild Sockeye salmon cooked on cedar sticks over an open fire, candied salmon, & BBQ Buffalo Burgers. We can't have an event without tasty bannock cooked fresh on site & spread with berry jams. Find unique & beautiful offerings in the artisan tents that surround I-Hos Gallery. Enjoy dancing in the Big House by Coast Salish, Nu-chal-nulth & Kwakwa dance groups. Free kids activities in the band hall.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Do you believe in fairies? Did you know fairies wear Foxglove flowers as hats, gloves and petticoats? Meander the sun dappled shadows of Milner Gardens on your self-guided search for areas Fairy Houses may have magically appeared, in honour of International Fairy Day and Veronica Milner's belief in fairies. Regular admission applies; children 12 and under free accompanied by an adult. June 21 to 23, 2013, 10am to 5pm (last entry at 4:30pm) Fairy Tea Time 12:30 to 3:30pm June 22 and 23, 2013 Served in the Queen's room and at the Milner House patio Tea and Fairy Cupcake $7.50

Fri June 21, 2013 - Fri June 21, 2013

Activities, events & more, all in celebration of our aboriginal partners in Fort St. James & across Canada!