All Events

Sat May 18, 2013 - Sat August 31, 2013

This bustling market located behind Hornby Hall contains vendors offering an eclectic variety of produce, herbs, snacks, as well as unique locally made crafts that will amuse & delight visitors of all ages & backgrounds.

Fri May 17, 2013 - Mon October 14, 2013

The race is on! In 1911, two Antarctic-bound explorers, the Englishman Robert Falcon Scott & the Norwegian Roald Amundsen, led teams through harrowing conditions against a ticking clock. Who would reach the pole first? & when they got there, could either make it back home? This new exhibition recounts one of the most stirring tales of exploration-the dramatic contest to reach the South Pole.

Sun May 05, 2013 - Sun September 29, 2013

The Pier Street Farmers' Market & Arts Fair is surrounded by the stunning scenery of Georgia Strait, Fisherman's Wharf, Discovery Fishing Pier & Maritime Heritage Centre. Enjoy a walk along the nicely rejuvenated Pier Street, the historic soul of Campbell River. Watch the sport fishermen on the Pier, visit the Maritime Heritage Centre, relax on the pocket beach located right at the market. Lots to do & see for all ages!

Wed May 01, 2013 - Fri May 31, 2013

Third Annual "Feast Tofino" a month-long series of Culinary Events to Celebrate West Coast Vancouver Island Boat-to-Table Cuisine, May 1 - May 31, 2013 Acclaimed Local & Regional Chefs Team Up to Create "Fresh, Inspired & Real" Food Feast Tofino 2013 highlights include: - "Stay & Dine" specials & packages from participating accommodation, activity & tour providers - $29, $39 & $49 ..."Dine About" set price Menus - Seafood Dock Festival (May 25) - Restaurant events featuring acclaimed local & guest chefs - Educational "on the water" tours - Sustainable seafood processing & preparation demonstrations

Fri March 22, 2013 - Sun November 24, 2013

March 22 - March 24, 2013 It Started With a Stitch, Westshore Quilters' Guild Quilt Show. Beautiful quilts, special displays, merchant's mall, concession, raffle quilts, door prizes, members' store, Scavenger Hunt for children & hands on demonstrations including Crazy Quilting, Charity Sewing, hand quilting & more. Eagle Ridge Community Centre, 1089 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC Friday and Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, Admission $6 for the weekend.

Wed June 30, 2010 - Sun June 30, 2013

Although Emily Carr described herself as an isolated little old woman on the edge of nowhere, her work has a universal appeal. With this exhibition, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria will become the premiere destination on Vancouver Island to visit and learn about Emily Carr through her paintings. On the Edge of Nowhere will include a historical survey of Carr's artistic career, featuring pieces in all the media & styles she explored & perfected. It will also focus on Carr's influences & inspirations, such as European modern art, members of the Group of Seven artists, First Nations artists and Carr's spirituality.

Wed May 22, 2013 - Wed October 30, 2013

The Bowen Road Farmers' Market is in its 7th year! It was started by a group of people concerned about our ever quickly changing world, the loss of rurality, food production, food sustainability & the connection to the earth. Ours is a fun & vibrant market. Weekly we feature musicians & of course a wide variety of friendly vendors & excellent products produced by organic growers who transport their food within a 80 km (50 mi) radius. Come to the Bowen Road Farmers' Market & meet the person who grows & produces the food you eat. See you soon!

Wed May 22, 2013 - Sat June 01, 2013

Canada's groundbreaking solo performance festival is back this year with a line up of shows featuring returning Fringe Favourites, worldwide smash-hits & fresh new works by innovative emerging artists. Please see our website for more details.

Fri May 24, 2013 - Sun May 26, 2013

Oak Bay Marine Group's annual celebration of art, Painters at Painter's, is hosted in May each year at world-renowned Painter's Lodge in Campbell River. Each year over 1000 guests meet & talk with the artists & take in one of the most impressive collections of artistic talent to be found under one roof anywhere in Canada. Artists give demonstrations, participate in panel discussions & create beautiful works in the resort's gardens, giving the public a rare opportunity to watch & learn from the masters. Call or visit the website for passes & packages to this event.

Fri May 24, 2013 - Fri May 24, 2013

YesBC presents the 3rd annual Off the Grid Festival - a FREE ALL AGES community party with a purpose! Come and enjoy great music with a view, food trucks, Parks Canada interpreters, interactive displays and a pedal-powered and solar sound stage that will feature performances by ZERBIN and an acoustic set with Mike & Keith from QUOIA; emceed by KOOL FM's Paul Allen.