Vancouver Island Cultural, Community or Seasonal

Fri May 25, 2012 - Sat October 20, 2012

We make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke. Every summer, local producers & growers sell their home grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, jams & crafts. Please see our website for more details.

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Fri May 25, 2012 - Sun May 27, 2012

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel, in collaboration with the David Foster Foundation, presents a spectacular Miracle Concert Gala Weekend! In celebration of the David Foster Foundation's 25th Anniversary & our 10-year donation commitment, this weekend package will feature David Foster returning to his hometown for a city-wide event. This once-in-a-lifetime package includes accommodation at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria's beautiful Inner Harbour, & a weekend of events, co-hosted by the staff of the Oak Bay Beach Hotel. Guests will be treated to opportunities to mix, mingle & dine with celebrity guests & attendance at a spectacular dinner for the David Foster & Friends Miracle Concert.

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Sat May 26, 2012 - Sat October 27, 2012

Moss Street Market is celebrating 20 years of providing local and organic farm-fresh produce, local foods, handmade crafts, artisan clothing, inspiring services and community education to folks from the entire Victoria & area region!

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Sat June 02, 2012 - Sat October 06, 2012

Come meet local vendors who make, bake & grow what they sell. Seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, flowers, honey, arts & crafts.

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Sun June 03, 2012 - Sun June 10, 2012

Join us for the annual Cowichan Lake Days Festival, an action packed family friendly event. Highlights include Strawberry Tea, Soap Box Derby, Lady of the Lake Grand Ball, Grand Parade, musical entertainment & more!

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Sun June 03, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Join us for The Shawnigan Lake Walk, a Half Marathon (22 km) walk/run around Shawnigan Lake to help raise funds for the Cowichan Family Caregivers Support Society. Not keen on walking/running 22 km but still want to participate? There a number shorter walks & runs, as well as kayaking opportunities available. Please visit our website for details.

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Sat June 16, 2012 - Sat June 16, 2012

Chemainus Summerfest (formerly Chemainus Daze) is a day-long event that includes the famous pancake breakfast, a parade from the Western Forest Products lot, an artisans fair, musical entertainment & a hotdog & hamburger BBQ at lunchtime.

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Sat June 16, 2012 - Sat June 16, 2012

V.I.C. Fest is a one-day outdoor festival located held at the historic St. Ann's Academy, providing a stunning & unique backdrop to a true Island experience. The event will feature 2 main stages with the Island's most talented performers (2nd stage is a new addition this year) along with a sprawling orchard hosting the Island's best local breweries, a newly improved & expanded wine garden featuring wineries from around Vancouver Island & local food vendors feeding you the most delicious Island cuisine.

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Sat June 23, 2012 - Sat June 23, 2012

The Colwood Rotary Club presents a new festival featuring local arts & wines, as a fundraising event.

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Sat June 23, 2012 - Sat June 23, 2012

South Cowichan Rotary Club delicious Pancake Breakfast. Hamburgers & hot dogs later, coffee. Come dressed in your Pioneer Day clothes, Vintage hat or 1880's outfit. Meet some of the characters who lived in this area. Tours of our interesting churchyard - included in 'Tales the Tombstones Tell, A Walking Guide to Cowichan Valley Cemeteries.' by Tom Patterson who will be your guide. Ice-creams & cupcakes at ole time prices, play games of yesteryear, listen to wandering minstrels, story-telling under the trees , Historical & Flower Display, community information tables. For children: Bouncy Castle, Ball Room, face painting, games, races, scavenger hunt, many other fun things.

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