All Events

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sat October 26, 2013

Featuring all the best locally grown & produced foods. Fill yer boots (& your bellies) with everything & sun-kissed berries of all kinds. Fresh cut flowers & on-the-spot munchies available too. All to be enjoyed as you wander along the waterfront of Ganges village.

Expect to find tons of fresh, locally grown farm veggies, berries & fruits from members of the Island Natural Growers Association.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Mon May 27, 2013

This premiere race of the Pacific Northwest showcases three overnight race courses (80, 103 & 139 nautical miles) & one long-day race course.

The event is for monohulls & multihulls of every size. There are single, double handed & fully crewed divisions to choose from.

With the start line off Victoria BC's beautiful waterfront & racing in the Strait of Juan de Fuca with its beautiful coastline & challenging winds & currents, it is a must for all sailors young & old.

Coupled with the party atmosphere around Victoria's Inner Harbour, this is an event that isn't to be missed.

Sat May 25, 2013 - Sun May 26, 2013

The First Annual Sustainable Seafood Festival at the Old Roundhouse Building in VicWest.

The event will kick off with a long table dinner and film by the ICC on Saturday night. Tickets will be limited - info to come.

Sunday afternoon will be a free, public event. Come for chef demos, local crafters, music and guest speakers! There will be plenty of food vendors and fresh seafood sales on site. It's going to be a great party by the sea.

Save the date and invite your friends!

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.

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.

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.