All Events

Sun June 16, 2013 - Sun June 16, 2013

A sentimental favourite in the Subaru Western Triathlon Series at picturesque Elk Lake. Now in its 18th year this tremendously popular, yet low-key, grassroots race is famous not only for its commemorative "Hoody" but also for its 1 loop swim course, beautiful ride through the Saanich Peninsula, & 2 loop trail around the scenic lake setting. This triathlon was recently named as one of the top 10 Greenest Triathlons in the world! Race weekend will include a sponsor expo, keynote speakers, entertainment on the course & finish area, kid's activities and ample photo backdrops to help you capture the moment.

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 30, 2013

The TD Victoria International JazzFest has 10 days of performances & workshops with a line up of performers that include Bettye Lavette, Esperanza Spalding, Herbie Hancock among others. Check our website for schedule updates.

Fri June 21, 2013 - Tue July 30, 2013

JazzFest International presents all genres of jazz, blues & worldbeat music. It has grown into a 10 day festival that attracts over 300 musicians & is attended by over 35,000 people from Greater Victoria, Vancouver Island & around the world.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

Ahousaht Wild Side Heritage Trail The "Run the Wild Side" is back for the 2nd year, bigger and longer. Last year's run was such a success with the 5 km and 10 km runs that this year will include the 10 km and now a 22 km marathon.

Used by the Ahousaht people for thousands of years, the Wild Side Trail is an 11 km escape into the remote wilderness of Clayhoquot Sound. The trail winds its way through ancient Sitka forests and 9 pristine beaches. Ahousaht is accessible from Tofino by boat or air only.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Garden & Art Tour June 22 and 23, 2013 Our Annual Garden and Art Tour offers participants an opportunity to visit up to 12 private gardens in the Campbell River area. There is a wide range of styles, sizes and themes on this tour, with many new gardens added each year. All of the gardens have unique personal touches and loads of inspirational gardening ideas. There are artists at work in many of the gardens, to demonstrate techniques as they capture the scene.

Sat June 22, 2013 - Sat June 22, 2013

The Kusam Klimb is a wild and rugged 23 km loop heading up and over Mount H'Kusam and down the Stowe Creek watershed.

Starting at sea level, participants pass through some of the most spectacular scenery on Vancouver Island with views of mountain peaks and the Johnstone Strait as they negotiate their way over the well-developed trail.

The Kusam Klimb draws participants from around the world hoping to conquer the mountain. Are YOU tough enough?

Sun June 23, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Satisfy your curiosity about some of Gabriola's unique homes & gardens on the 15th Annual Gabriola Home & Garden Tour. This day-long event offers visitors an exciting opportunity to take a self-guided tour of selected sites, featuring uniquely designed, built homes & glorious west coast gardens.The beautiful homes & gardens chosen for this special tour will awe, delight & inspire you. Proceeds from this event help fund many community programs & services delivered by People for a Healthy Community. Tickets available in Nanaimo: Dig This, Diana's Garden Centre, Blue Poppy Garden Gallery, Buckerfields, Gabriola: Artworks, Wild Rose Garden Centre, Wheelbarrel Nursery.

Sun June 23, 2013 - Sun June 23, 2013

Our Annual Solstice Celebration - this is a day of special tastings, hourly musical performances, discounts, food & fun in the vineyard. It is a special "thank you" to all our supporters & marks the start of our summer daily hours.

Thu June 27, 2013 - Sun June 30, 2013

Welcome to our third annual bluegrass festival, located in Lighthouse Country, just north of Qualicum Beach, on the east side of Central Vancouver Island. Our location is a wonderful & huge facility with grassy fields, excellent & unlimited camping spots, lots of parking, playground for kids, & washroom facilities with hot showers. Outdoor Main Stage featuring great Bluegrass bands, workshops, Sunday morning gospel, slow pitch jam, food concessions, craft vendors, Kids Corner, festival souvenir table. Parking & camping available. Parking lot picking, open stage, 24 hour security, first aid & jamming all weekend! Call or visit the website for tickets.