Events
Port Sidney Fishing Derby
The 10th Annual Port Sidney Marina Salmon Tournament is held at Port Sidney Marina, 9835 Seaport Place, Sidney, British Columbia. The event begins with a Friday welcome gathering from 4:00–7:00 PM, followed by the fishing tournament on Saturday from dawn to 5:00 PM, with awards and prizes afterward. The event is celebrated throughout Sidney, the […]
Our Ocean Film Fest
Malaspina Theatre 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaProudly Canadian, Our Ocean Film Fest brings bold ocean films to Nanaimo to inspire and connect our community and ignite action.A proudly Canadian celebration of the sea.Our Ocean Film Fest is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our connection to the ocean. Born from the momentum […]
Picklefest Vancouver
One-day food festival held at City Centre Artist Lodge, 2111 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, celebrating all things fermented with 40+ local vendors, live music, food and drink, and a home-pickling competition. The Vancouver event is part of Picklefest's 2026 Canadian tour and is celebrated throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. General admission is $25 […]
Powell River Fall Fair
Annual fall fair held at the Powell River Farmers’ Market & Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road, Powell River, British Columbia, celebrating local agriculture, food, creativity, and community. The 2026 fair features locally grown produce, baking, preserves, arts and crafts, agricultural exhibits, vendors, live music, contests, an animal barn, a kids’ zone, and other family activities. […]
Vancouver Hot Sauce Fest!
250 W 3rd Ave 250 West 3rd Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CanadaGet ready to turn up the heat & taste some hot sauces with fellow spice lovers. Pepper Eating contest! Performers & Rooftop Wrestling!Get ready to turn up the heat at our 2nd Hot Sauce Festival on September 12th, 2026 at Skript Kitchen! This fiery celebration is bringing together hot sauce lovers, food enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers […]
Elliott BROOD – Live at the Bowen Island Pub!
Bowen Island Pub 479 Bowen Island Trunk Road, Bowen Island, BC, CanadaElliott BROOD is coming to Bowen Island for an epic night of music and mayhem!Elliott BROOD - Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the Bowen Island Pub.With special guest to be annouced. Tickets, including all taxes and eventbite fees, are CAD$35/ea., which gets you entry to the event. Please note seating is limited and not guaranteed.The […]
Cannes Yachting Festival
The Cannes Yachting Festival is an international boating exhibition held at Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France. The festival showcases more than 700 boats and yachts, including sailing and motor yachts, along with marine equipment, services, and yachting innovations. It attracts exhibitors, industry professionals, buyers, and visitors from around the world.
Vancouver Fall Marina Show and Sale
Annual fall boat and marine sale held at Marina at Hampton Cove in Vancouver, British Columbia, featuring boats, marine gear, accessories, and in-water demonstrations. The event runs 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day and brings together the boating community from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Ladysmith Oktoberfest
High Street Ball Field High Street, Ladysmith, BC, CanadaJoin us September 19th at the High Street Ball Field for the 4th Annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest for a evening of beer, music and food . Ladysmith Oktoberfest Date & Time: September 19, 2026 - 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM(Pacific Time) Venue: High Street Ball Field We're back with the 4th annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest! Join us […]
Deep Frequency: A Dance in The Deep Blue Sea
Rotary Field House 850 Third Street, Nanaimo, BC, CanadaJoin us for the next killer party in our Sober Underground Series! This time we go deep. This is guaranteed to be a wicked time!
Cowichan Exhibition Fall Fair
The 158th annual Cowichan Exhibition Fall Fair is held at Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan, British Columbia, celebrating the agricultural heritage of the Cowichan Valley. The three-day fair features Logger Sports, livestock displays, Young Farmers Day, prize-winning quilts, crafts and produce, a Kid's Corral, live entertainment, vendors, and concessions. The event is celebrated […]
OktoBROfest – (Oktoberfest)
Container Brewing Ltd. 1216 Franklin Street, Vancouver, BC, CanadaAn Oktoberfest party with great brews, tasty eats, and epic vibes. OktoBROfest @ Container BrewingGet Ready for OktoBROfest!Join us for an epic time at OktoBROfest! The ticket includes a proper stein full of beer and a Bavarian hat. Dress in your finest Lederhosen and Dirndl. This Oktoberfest party is brought to you by Container Brewing […]
Cocktails of the West Coast: A Shelter Point Experience
Everything Wine 8570 River District Crossing, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJoin us for an engaging evening of cocktails, whisky, and West Coast flavours featuring Shelter Point Distillery and Wildlight.Guided by Aman Nijjar, Wildlight’s passionate mixologist and a Western Finalist for World Class Canada 2026, this class will explore four creative cocktails inspired by the Pacific coast.Watch as Aman brings each cocktail to life, showcasing the […]
Our Ocean Film Fest
Capilano University - Squamish Campus 3200 University Boulevard, Squamish, BC, CanadaA proudly Canadian celebration of the sea. Our Ocean Film Festival is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate our oceanA proudly Canadian celebration of the sea.Our Ocean Film Festival is a fresh, proudly Canadian festival created to celebrate the stories, people, and places that shape our connection to the ocean. Born from the […]
Bottle & Brush: Create Your Own Wine Bottle Décor
Everything Wine North Vancouver 998 Marine Drive, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaSip, paint, and personalize your own stylish wine bottle décor in this fun, hands-on crafting event!Give a wine bottle a second life through creativity. Bring an empty bottle from a memorable celebration—or even a full bottle you'd like to personalize before opening.Using acrylic paints and guided techniques, you'll transform your bottle into a unique piece […]
Shelter Island Days
Customer & Community Appreciation Day at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard, 6911 Graybar Road, Richmond, British Columbia, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event features a massive swap meet, free coffee, an outdoor BBQ, beer and wine garden, marina store sale, on-site car wash, and tours of the marina's new 100,000-square-foot warehouse and marina […]
RiverFest 2026
Annual community celebration of the Fraser River held at the Fraser River Discovery Centre in New Westminster, British Columbia, featuring live performances, a Family Fun Zone, an exhibitor expo and artisan market, the Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade, and the Samson V Museum. The event celebrates the living and working Fraser River and is part of […]
Vancouver Cheese and Meat Artisan Food & Beverage Festival.
The Pipe Shop 115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC, CanadaTaste 150+ pairings in one place. One ticket covers it allHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the specialty food section or a farmers market? What do I buy? Will this work with my dinner party? That’s where the Cheese and Meat Festival comes in. Walk the Festival at your own pace, creating pairings with our […]
The 2026 White Rock Craft Beer Festival
White Rock Museum & Archives 14970 Marine Drive, White Rock, BC, CanadaPresented by Leah Chandler Real EstateJoin us for the 6th Annual White Rock Craft Beer Festival, Presented by Leah Chandler Real Estate!This popular annual event takes place right on the beautiful White Rock waterfront at Memorial Park, and will feature over a dozen amazing breweries/cideries/wineries from Metro Vancouver, plus food vendors, live entertainment, and more!Each […]
Comox Vines & Tides – Harvest Dinner at 40 Knots Winery
Harvest dinner held at 40 Knots Winery – Aurora Vineyard Terrace in Comox Valley, British Columbia, celebrating the connection between Vancouver Island’s land and sea. Presented in partnership with the BC Shellfish Association, the evening features a six-course dinner with each course paired with 40 Knots Estate Winery wines, along with live music. Doors open […]
BC Rivers Day
Province-wide BC, Canada.Celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 28 with paddles, cleanups, and community river love.
FreeSalt Spring Island Apple Festival
Annual apple festival held throughout Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, celebrating the island’s apple-growing heritage and local agricultural community. The 2026 festival takes place from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with activities centered around Fulford Hall and participating host farms across the island. Visitors can see hundreds of Salt Spring-grown apple varieties, visit orchards, taste […]
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Public holiday
Canada’s Great Kitchen Party in Victoria
Annual culinary competition held at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, British Columbia, bringing together Victoria chefs for an evening of signature dishes paired with Canadian wines, beers, and spirits. The 2026 event also features a live performance by Tom Cochrane, with two chefs representing Victoria at the national finals in Ottawa. The event […]
Poetry Open Mic: Our Favourite Poems
Salt Spring Island Public Library, 129 McPhillips Ave, Salt Spring Island, V8K 2T6Our Favourite Poems This month we depart from our usual format. No featured poet. No open mic where people read their own poems. Instead, an opportunity for everyone to bring and share poems they love written by somebody else. Everyone is encouraged to bring a favourite poem to read aloud to the group. Or to […]
