All Events

Fri July 19, 2013 - Sun July 21, 2013

Because of the popularity of the event in 2010, Deuce Days became a three-day event. For 2013 there are once again, Friday activities, a Gala Banquet & of course, the main attracton on Sunday at the Inner Harbour. Do not miss the spectacle of hundreds of mint condition deuces, featuring models up to 1951, lined up in front of The Fairmont Empress & Parliament Buildings. Please see our website for more details.

Fri July 19, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Welcome to beautiful Victoria, home of the Annual Victoria International Buskers Festival. From July 19th to July 28th, 2013 we welcome you to what has quickly become one of the world's most prominent street theatre festivals! Performers from Australia, the UK, South America, the US & from across Canada will converge in Victoria for ten days of incredible fun. Our event is a family oriented, free-to-attend festival presented on mostly outdoor stages across downtown. Tips to busker hats welcomed & appreciated!

For detailed information about performers, location & times please see website.

Sun July 21, 2013 - Sun July 21, 2013

Ahoy mateys! For one magical day young & old alike gather together at Maffeo Sutton Park to enjoy one of Nanaimo's Premiere events: the Silly Boat Regatta. The event includes boat building, free fun family activities, face painting, crafts, games, a sports zone, music, Coast Capital Savings Wally's World, a children's regatta & of course, the main grand championship regatta.

This spectacular day full of fun, camaraderie & of course, silly antics is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

Thu July 25, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Victoria's FIFTH annual festival of food & wine... a local taste of Vancouver Island & the wine regions of British Columbia...July 18-21, 2013! Taste uncorks Thurday July 18, 2013 with an eving tasting of more than 100 British Columbia wine & local cuisine prepared by top Vancouver Island chefs. Not just awine festival, this culinary tourism experience is an extra long weekend of tastings, seminars & events...a festival with a culinary conscience.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sat July 27, 2013

Fun for the whole family! Family Feud, All Ages Lip Sync, Shacked Up, Seafest Cabaret, craft, food, jewellery carving, T'sasala Cultural Group dance performance, opening ceremonies, crowning of Mr & Mrs Seafest, Baby Contest, FantaSEAland Parade and more!

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sat July 27, 2013

Fun for the whole family, craft/food/jewelry/carving tables, Mr & Mrs Seafest, Family Feud Alert Bay style, T'sasala Cultural Group, baby contest, Shop Rite Shopping Spree, Golden Girls Contest, Fantasealand Parade, Kid Zone, adult/youth/child lip sync contests, etc.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Showcasing Alert Bay artists.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Nanaimo is famous for its love of quirky fun, which truly kicked off in 1967 when a former mayor of Nanaimo famously donned a pirate costume, raised his sword & launched Nanaimo's first bathtub race. "Tubbers" & visitors from around the world have been coming to Nanaimo for more than 40 years to take part in this now world famous recreational festival & race, which includes three days of exciting Island-style summer celebrations. Please see our website for more details.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Mon August 05, 2013

The Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for the finest artists from Vancouver Island & BC's Coastal Islands to showcase & sell their work. Along with the more than 8,000 annual visitors who attend, the 11-day show draws hundreds of art patrons from British Columbia, western Canada, & the United States. The Show, coming into its 27th year, is Vancouver Island's longest-running art show & the Island's premier summer arts event. Check website for Schedule of Events.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

A weekend of fun for the whole family! The festivities of Ukee Days kicks off with a scrumptious Salmon BBQ. The next morning begins with a pancake breakfast & parade. Enjoy 2 event-filled days of logger sports, kids games, face painting, live entertainment, great selections of food & crafts, contests, prizes & much more!