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Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours

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

Jan 23, 2010

Robbie Burns Dine and Dance
7:00 - 10:00pm

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.

Craigdarroch Castle

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

Open Daily 10 to 4:30 for self-guided tours

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.

Split Mountain Adventures

4329 Birch Ave
Terrace BC
(250) 615-7852 or 1-866-324-5617

www.splitmountain.ca

Drive through the scenic Skeena and Nass Valley! Newly created, Split Mountain Adventures is a full-service guided tour designed to reveal informative historic, scenic and cultural experiences in British Columbia's northwest.

37th Annual Arnold Mikelson Festival of Arts

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

Jul 10 to 18, 2010

Festival Dates: Saturday and Sunday July 10,11,17 and 18, 2010

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

Heritage Murals of Downtown Vernon

All tours depart from the Old Train Station
#4 3101 - 29th Street Vernon BC V1T 5A8
250.542.5851
Fax 250.545.0001
www.vernonmurals.com

Visit Downtown Vernon and explore 25 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.  e murals cover many walls of our business district with some pieces as large as 300 feet long and 40 feet high! Join our tour guide, the Conductor, on an adventure into our past today!

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!

Harmony Arts Festival


West Vancouver BC
604.925.7268
www.harmonyarts.ca

Jul 30, 2010 to Aug 8, 2010

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

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.

21st Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair

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

Nov 5 to 7, 2010

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!

Annual Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Erable

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

Feb 19 to 21, 2010

February is Maple Sugar Festival time in Nanaimo as the local Francophone Association presents its annual 3-day festively sweet extravaganza celebrating French Canadian culture, music, foods and traditions. A unique joie-de-vivre experience for all ages!

Portobello West Fashion And Art Market


Vancouver BC
www.portobellowest.com

Sep 26, 2010

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

Portobello West features over 110 of the hottest local designers and artists every month! Find out more about the Vancouver market at www.portobellowest.com.

Stephanie Anderson, Vancouver Manager
Contact: 604 802 1110 or stephanie@portobellowest.com

Carlie Smith, Director
Contact: 778 785 0429 or carlie@portobellowest.com

Filberg Festival

61 Filberg Road
Comox Valley BC
250.334.9242

www.filbergfestival.com

Jul 30, 2010 to Aug 2, 2010

Love Art? Follow your heart to the Filberg! Featuring 4 days of exceptional art and hand made work from up to 140 of Canada’s talented artisans. The 28th annual Filberg Festival takes place on the grounds of historic Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park in Comox and as well as amazing art offers entertainment for adults and kids, as well as a wide variety of culinary treats ranging from exotic to downright decadent. Daily Admission Charged - No Pets.

Vancouver Island MusicFest


Courtenay, Comox Valley BC
1.866.898.8499
www.islandmusicfest.com

Jul 9 to 11, 2010

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...2009 performers include Arlo Guthrie, Jennifer Warnes, Del McCoury Band, Enter the Haggis, Steven Page, David Lindley and many many more!

Garbage Can Art Contest & Auction
Presented by Granville Island Ferries

Granville Island Public Market Outdoor Courtyard
Vancouver BC

Sep 26, 2010

Amateur, aspiring and professional artists turn metal garbage cans into works of art, which are then auctioned to the public.

All proceeds go to support art therapy programs at British Columbia's Children's Hospital.

Sunday, September 26 from 11 am until 4pm at the Granville Island Public Market Outdoor Courtyard

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Jericho Beach Park
Vancouver BC
604.602.9798

www.thefestival.bc.ca

Jul 16 to 18, 2010

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 6 to 15, 2010

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.

15th Annual Gibsons Landing Jazz Festival

4638 Sunshine Coast Hwy
Sechelt BC V0N 3A2
604.740.5825

www.coastjazz.com

Jun 11 to 13, 2010

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 19 to 24, 2010

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 20 to 22, 2010

Following the success of our fifth anniversary Festival, we look forward to celebrating the 200th anniversary of Chopin and Schumann this year. A lineup of outstanding musicians will be performing works by these two pivotal composers and others that will both captivate and entertain.


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.

Tickets on sale June 4, 2010

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.

28th 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 12 to 15, 2010

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!

Terrace Riverboat Days Society


Terrace BC

www.riverboatdays.ca

AUGUST 1 to 10

Terrace's Riverboat Days offers an entire week to discover the history, culture and local culture all in an unparalleled natural backdrop. This entertaining community festival draws young and old alike with a wide range of popular activities:

Kiddies Parade
Ferry Island Treasure Hunt
Artists in Motion
Legion Parade
Fireworks over Ferry Island
Concerts in the Park

Urban Farmer's Fall Fair

Queensborough Community Centre / Ryall Park
920 Ewen Ave New Westminster BC
604.525.7388
www.nwpr.bc.ca

Sep 19, 2010

10:00am - 4:00pm

BC Cultural Crawl


Your Community
604.521.6288
www.art-bc.com

Aug 1 to 31, 2010

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!