Annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Érable

Unit 30 - 1925 Bowen Rd
Nanaimo BC V9S 1H1
250.729.2776
www.francophonenanaimo.org

Feb 10 to 12, 2012

Demonstrate your joie de vivre, at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Érable at Beban Park Auditorium as L’Association des francophones de Nanaimo presents its annual three-day extravaganza, celebrating French Canadian culture, music, foods, and traditions. Delight in toffy on snow. How sweet it is!

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre

112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC
250.365.5327
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org

May 1 to Sep 30, Daily, 10 am to 5 pm

Formerly known as the Doukhobor Village Museum, the Doukhobor Discovery Centre will introduce you to Doukhobor culture and their unique lifestyle as it evolved in the Kootenay region of British Columbia from 1908 to 1938. Over 1,000 artifacts represent the pioneering, fascinating arts and crafts, customs and religion of the people.

22nd Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair

2300 Bowen Rd., Beban Park Centre
Nanaimo BC
250.758.6545
www.nanaimoprofessionalcraftfair.com

Nov 4 to 6, 2011

Hours: Fri. 12-8, Sat.10-5, Sun. 10-4

Featuring a wide variety of expertly-crafted items by some of BC's finest artisans, don't miss this special opportunity to do your Christmas shopping early! With hourly door prizes and a GRAND PRIZE...don't miss it!

38th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts

13743 16th Avenue
Surrey BC V4A 1P7
604.536.6460
www.mindandmatterart.com

Jul 14 to 22, 2012

Festival Dates: Saturday and Sunday July 14th - 15th and 21st - 22nd, 2012

Three acres of beautiful gardens filled with over 100 of the artists' creations, paintings, jewellery, pottery, stone carvings, etc.

Craigdarroch Castle

1050 Joan Crescent
Victoria BC V8S 3L5
250.592.5323
www.craigdarrochcastle.com

Craigdarroch Castle is an 1890's mansion with exquisite stained-glass windows, woodwork and period antiques. Built by wealthy coal baron, Robert Dunsmuir, Craigdarroch Castle is a stunning example of the finest architecture, materials and craftsmanship available in the Victorian era. See the spectacular oak staircase and climb 87 steps to the Tower for the best views in Victoria.
Open to the public daily from 10:00 - 4:30 for self-guided tours

Harmony Arts Festival

West Vancouver BC
604.925.7268
www.harmonyarts.ca

Jul 29, 2011 to Aug 7, 2011

A lively ten-day celebration of community and art that showcases the finest creative and visual arts talent from the North Shore. The Harmony Arts Festival takes place at various waterfront venues in West Vancouver and include music, craft market, studio tours, hands-on art experiences, art lectures and more!

Heritage Murals of Downtown Vernon

#4 3101 - 29th Street Vernon BC
250.542.5851
www.vernonmurals.com

Visit Downtown Vernon and explore 26 amazing murals that depict the history, culture, scenery and folklore that made Vernon what it is today.

Vernon boasts one of the largest outdoor public art galleries in Canada. All of the murals have been created from original photographs and depict actual Vernon and area residents. The murals cover many walls of our business district with some pieces as large as 300 feet long and 40 feet high!

Kaay Llnagaay Heritage Centre Society

2 Second Beach Road
P.O. Box 1523 Skidegate Haida Gwai, BC V0T 1S1
250-559-7885
Fax 250-559-7886
www.haidaheritagecentre.com

Open year round - daily in the summer. Check website for hours of operation and admission fees.

Haida History and culture come alive at this spectacular new Centre on Haida Gwaii, the home of the Haida people.

Features of the centre include the Haida Gwaii Museum, ten standing totem poles, Bill Reid’s Haida war canoe Lootaas, a gift shop, carving shed, canoe house, performing house, Bill Reid Teaching Centre and a café. Parks Canada provides orientations and evening presentations about Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve and Haida Heritage Site in one of the centres two classroom spaces.

Kelowna Community Theatre

City of Kelowna
Corner of Doyle Ave. & Water St. Kelowna BC
250.469.8506
www.kctlive.ca

KCT is proud to be home to the Okanagan Symphony, Ballet Kelowna, Kelowna Community Concert Society, Theatre Kelowna Society, and Viva Musica! Since we opened the doors in 1962, the theatre has had a vision of bringing people together to enjoy the performing arts from community groups to professional productions.

Now the second busiest Theatre in BC, the vision continues. KCT hosts a wide array of events including comedy, dance, drama & music that provide you with year round entertainment in the heart of the Kelowna’s Cultural District. There’s nothing like seeing it Live!

Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours

#139 - 810 Quayside Drive
New Westminster BC V3M 6B9
604.525.4465
Toll Free 1.877.825.1302
www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com

All aboard the M.V. Native! This authentic paddlewheeler is modeled from the ships that used to travel British Columbia some one hundred years before her. Departing from Westminster Quay, you will relive the excitement of the 19th century. The Native is available for day trips, evening dinner cruises (year round), private functions and special events.

Portobello West Fashion And Art Market

Vancouver BC
www.portobellowest.com

Oct 30, 2011

Find your style at Portobello West market, the last Sunday of the month.

July 31, 2011 and the last Sunday of every month Find your style at Portobello West Market, in the Creekside Community Centre at Olympic Village.
Juried Vancouver artists display and sell artwork, eco-friendly fashion, handmade accessories, reclaimed vintage jewelry, and chocolate truffles on the last Sunday of every month.
Portobello West is a non-profit organization that provides artists with the support and resources necessary to take significant steps within their own independent practice.

Find out more about the market or how to become a vendor: www.portobellowest.com.

Contact: Rosemary Marland Lennox , Manager manager.van@portobellowest.com

Vancouver Island MusicFest

Courtenay, Comox Valley BC
1.866.898.8499
www.islandmusicfest.com

Jul 8 to 10, 2011

Experience 6 stages and 3 full days of roots and world music from across Canada and around the globe. On-site riverside camping, food and crafts, participatory art and workshops, interactive kidzzone and so much more...

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Jericho Beach Park
Vancouver BC
604.602.9798

www.thefestival.bc.ca

Jul 15 to 17, 2011

Three evenings and two full days of the finest in contemporary and traditional folk and roots music from around the world and across the street. A world of music on the beach!

MusicFest Vancouver

Vancouver BC
604.688.1152
www.musicfestvancouver.com

Aug 5 to 14, 2011

Top international and local musicians bring extraordinary live classical, jazz and world music to eight favourite Vancouver concert venues — in over 40 music events. Visit the website for full details and to purchase tickets.

17th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival

4638 Sunshine Coast Hwy
Sechelt BC V0N 3A2
604.740.5825

www.coastjazz.com

Jun 8 to 10, 2012

A weekend of outdoor festivals, concerts, craft fairs, dances, jazz brunch, stunning ocean and mountain scenery, unique community atmosphere, quality restaurants and B & B's.

Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival

202-1398 Cartwright St
Vancouver (Granville Island) BC V6H 3R8
604.681.6330
www.writersfest.bc.ca

Oct 18 to 23, 2011

Presenting a world of words on Granville Island!

The Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival presents acclaimed Canadian and international writers for six days of events for readers–discussions, interviews and performances, in intimate venues on Granville Island, and special events throughout the year.

Vancouver Civic Theatres

Orpheum, Queen Elizabeth Theatre, & Vancouver Playhouse
Vancouver (Downtown) BC
604.665.3050 - general info
www.vancouver.ca/theatres

Vancouver Playhouse 604.665.3050
Hamilton at Dunsmuir.
Intimate 668 seat theatre: plays, recitals, chamber concerts, musicals, dance.

Orpheum Theatre 604.665.3050
Smithe at Seymour.
Magnificent 2,688 seat heritage concert hall featuring orchestras, choirs, pop, rock, jazz, folk, celebrity artists, etc.

Click here for area map, restaurants and parking guide

Queen Elizabeth Theatre 604.665.3050
Hamilton at Georgia.
Modern 2,781 seat theatre: opera, dance, Broadway shows, pop/rock concerts, etc. Mezzanine Art Gallery open during performances.

Featuring:
Vancouver Chamber Choir
Vancouver Bach Choir
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Ballet BC
Vancouver Opera

Pender Harbour Chamber Music Festival

School of Music,
Madeira Park BC
604.989.3995
www.penderharbourmusic.ca

Aug 19 to 21, 2011

Once again, we invite you to enjoy chamber music played in a setting that seems to have been made for it: the intimate and idyllic atmosphere of the School of Music in Madeira Park.

Scotiabank Dance Centre

677 Davie Street
Vancouver (Downtown) BC V6B 2G6
604.606.6400

www.thedancecentre.ca

Canada's flagship dance facility, housing performances, classes, workshops and events.

29th Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

PO Box 2299
Sechelt BC V0N 3A0
604.885.9631
For information call Toll Free 1.800.565.9631
www.writersfestival.ca

Aug 4 to 7, 2011

Canada's longest-running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, the Festival features established literary stars, and exciting, new voices. Readings in the open-air cedar pavilion set amidst the beautiful gardens of Sechelt's historic Rockwood Centre. A Festival of bookish delights!

BC Cultural Crawl

Your Community
604.521.6288
www.art-bc.com

Aug 1 to 31, 2011

The BC Cultural Crawl is a self-guided tour of community-initiated events: music, theatre and dance performances, visual arts, festivals, museum and heritage exhibitions, culinary arts, community art walks and more.

Follow this link for more information and a complete list of all participating BC Cultural Crawls!

Theatre Under the Stars

Vancouver BC
604.684.2787
www.tuts.ca

Jul 14, 2010 to Aug 22, 2010

A DYNAMITE SUMMER SEASON
TWO TONY AWARD WINNING MUSICALS
In Stanley Park
The Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) summer tradition continues with two Tony Award winning musical productions that run alternating nights starting with “Annie” opening July 14th - August 21 and “Thoroughly Modern Millie” opening July 15th - August 22. The shows are performed at Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park at 8pm each evening, except on Fireworks nights of July 22/25/29 and August 1 in which the show will begin at 7pm. Tickets are available at Ticketstonight.ca or 604.684.2787.

Discover Nelson

225 Hall Street
Nelson BC V1L 5X4
(250) 352-3433 or Toll Free: 1-877-663-5706
www.discovernelson.com

Discover Nelson, a vibrant community offering a rare blend of outdoor adventure, arts, cultural and heritage experiences. Nelson captures a classic Victorian aesthetic you will fall in love with.

Discover Nelson Attractions:
Nelson Cultural Calendar www.events.nelson.ca
Nelson and District Arts Council www.ndac.ca
Touchstones Nelson www.touchstonesnelson.ca
Oxygen Art Centre www.oxygenartcentre.org
Kaslo Jazz Festival www.kaslojazzfest.com

Awaken your sense of nostalgia. Discover Nelson - Anytime.

SummerFest
at Lonsdale Quay Market

Lonsdale Quay Market
North Vancouver BC
www.lonsdalequay.com

The North Shore’s Favourite Waterfront Festival


A celebration of music, dance, culture and community. SummerFest is an outdoor, waterfront festival featuring local talent, cultural activities, Artisan Farmers Market, and kid’s activities. The festival is free of charge and is fun for the whole family.

SummerFest is a community event and is in support of local charities.

Vancouver Art Gallery

750 Hornby Street at Robson
Vancouver (Downtown) BC V6Z 2H7
24-hour Info 604.662.4719
604.662.4721
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca

Visit Western Canada’s largest art museum.

Located just steps from vibrant Robson Street in downtown Vancouver, the Vancouver Art Gallery offers the city’s top cultural experience featuring four floors of historical and contemporary art in ever-changing world class exhibitions.

Shore, Forest and Beyond: Art from the Audain Collection (Oct 29 2011-Jan 29 2012) narrates the rich history of British Columbia art through one of the region’s most expansive private collections, held by Michael Audain and Yoshiko Karasawa. Included in this exclusive exhibition are 170 works loaned by the Audains, as well as a selection of artworks they have donated over the past two decades for the Vancouver Art Gallery’s permanent collection. From historical west coast indigenous art to signature works by contemporary First Nations artists, as well as major works by Canadian artists Emily Carr, Lawren Harris, Frederick Horsman Varley and B.C. Binning, this extensive survey speaks in a rich visual dialogue of place and identity.

Preview of all exhibitions at www.vanartgallery.bc.ca