Events
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 […]
Whisky, Port & Chocolate 2026
Vancouver Rowing Club 450 Stanley Park Drive, Vancouver, BC, CanadaSpend an evening at the historic Vancouver Rowing Club. Taste delicious Ports, award-winning whiskies, and decadent chocolates.THIS EVENT IS STRICTLY 19+🍷🍫 Liberty Merchant Company proudly presents its Annual Whisky, Port & Chocolate Tasting! ✨All proceeds from this delightful “Tasting-in-the-Park” event will benefit amateur sports in BC. 🏅 To date, Liberty has raised $207,434 for this […]
Daniel Janke Trio – All Saints After Dark
All Saints by-the-Sea Anglican Church, 110 Park Dr, Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2R7**Music Makers Presents: All Saints ‘After Dark’ featuring Daniel Janke Trio — Thursday, October 1 — Music begins at 7pm** Tickets – $10-30 Suggested Donation (cash only at the door) Cookies and tea generously donated by The Woodshed Join us at All Saints “After Dark” on Thursday, October 1 at 7pm for an evening of […]
Pender Island Crisp Arts & Music Festival
Pender Island Community Hall, 4418 Bedwell Harbour Road, Pender Island, V0N2M1The Crisp is a Pender Arts festival showcasing music, visual art, poetry, storytelling and much more! October 2-4, 2026, will see Year Six taking place at the Community Hall and various field trips around the island. Evening concerts are ticketed; everything else is free, and donations are gratefully accepted. Check out www.thecrisp.ca for past event […]
Ladysmith Oktoberfest
The 4th annual Ladysmith Oktoberfest is held at High Street Ball Field, 525 2nd Avenue, Ladysmith, British Columbia, featuring local music, food, and beers from across Vancouver Island. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and is celebrated by residents and visitors in Ladysmith and the surrounding Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island communities.
