Vancouver Island Food or Wine

Fri June 01, 2012 - Sun June 03, 2012

Tofino Food and Wine Festival celebrates the marriage of food and wine, with the main event, Grazing in the Gardens, showcasing local culinary talents and British Columbia wines, in the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens. Events of the festival support several non profit organizations and initiatives, including Tofino Botanical Gardens Foundation, Community Children's Centre and Tofino's Community Garden, Lighthouse Trail and Multi Use Path (MUP). It is truly a memorable weekend, and a wonderful way to experience the west coast. Please see website for more details.

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Sun June 10, 2012 - Sun June 10, 2012

4th Annual Island Chefs' Collaborative Local Food Festival Participate in an amazing culinary celebration of foods & beverages produced locally by the people who work to "defend our backyard." Talented chefs from throughout south Vancouver Island create a menu based on seasonal vegetables, fish & meat available locally. Discover a bounty of delicious products, hear about the challenges & successes of local producers, & discover the ecological & economic benefits of the "100 Mile Diet." For further information visit the Island Chefs' Collaborative Local Food Festival website.

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Fri June 15, 2012 - Sat June 16, 2012

The biggest shellfish party on the West Coast celebrated in the heart of Canada's oyster growing capital - the Comox Valley.

Join us for multiple events including our extremely popular culinary demos hosted by some of BC's top chefs, live entertainment, competitions and of course, lots of fresh shellfish straight from the ocean to your plate.

Celebrating the best BC has to offer from the world of food and beverage, this two-day festival takes place the third weekend of June every year.

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Sat August 11, 2012 - Sat August 11, 2012

The 20th Annual Galiano Wine Festival will be a fun event for a worthwhile cause; raise the money needed to keep the Galiano Health Care Centre serving the community. The festival is an open-air event and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. At $35 a ticket, it is great value! Tickets include unlimited tasting, crested Riedel crystal wine glass, appetizers. There will be live music and art exhibitions from local Galiano musicians & artists. Experience no long waits & plenty of time to talk with wine makers. Silent Auction & a selection of gifts and wine related items.

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Sat August 11, 2012 - Sat August 11, 2012

The 2012 Galiano Wine Festival, an event to benefit the Health Care Society, will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Lions' Park on Galiano Island. This year we are celebrating our 20th anniversary!

Please check our website for more details.

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Sun September 30, 2012 - Sun September 30, 2012

So many apples, so little time, but take time to taste the apples along the way.

Salt Spring Island is apple heaven, growing over 350 varieties of apples organically. We even grow red fleshed apples. Last year, our Pie Ladies baked 149 apple pies each identified by 15 apple varieties used. The apple display at Fulford Hall had 302 apple varieties. Visit 16 farms. Become an Apple Connoisseur. Taste more apples than you can believe. Experience apple history back to 1860. A chance to visit Apple Heaven while still on earth!

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Thu November 15, 2012 - Sat November 17, 2012

The Clayoquot Oyster Festival is a celebration of the abundance & beauty of the sea. This year will be the 16th year for the much anticipated festival so many toasts will be made with oysters in hand during oyster farm tours, oyster and wine tastings, the Mermaid's Ball on Friday November 16th, and the ever popular and decadent Oyster Gala on Saturday November 17th. Costumes, slurping contests, abundant oyster eating and lots of great music are what make this festival so special for those that live here and the welcomed visitors who join us for these celebratory days.

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