Events

Wapiti Music Festival, located in beautiful Fernie, British Columbia, our 2025 tickets are now on SALE! Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for another unforgettable summer of music, mountains, and memories! Wapiti 2025: August 8-9—see you there! 100% Canadian Lineup is HERE Stay tuned for artist announcements, festival updates, and more by following us on social media Read more...

Hope Chainsaw Carvings In Hope, you will quickly notice the 80 plus chainsaw carvings proudly displayed around the town centre. Hope has been appropriately tagged as the Chainsaw Carving Capital. You will find a self-guided walking tour map available at the Visitor Centre (919 Water Avenue). The carvings often feature local wildlife such as eagles, mountain sheep, bears and cougars Read more...

Announcing the 2025 Festival of the Written Arts lineup! We’re pleased to announce that a full list of presenting authors for the 43rd Annual Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is now available on our website! A complete schedule, with full event descriptions and author bios and photos, will be live on our website prior to our tickets-on-sale date Read more...

The Bulkley Valley Museum is pleased to present “Hope Meets Action”, a travelling exhibit created by the BC Black History Awareness Society in partnership with the Royal BC Museum. The exhibit reclaims and retells the complicated history of Black British Columbians, and traces an unbroken line of strength and resistance from the distant past to the present and into the future by highlighting the Read more...

Brutalist Daydream, a new collection of work by ceramist Sandy Harquail Opening reception Aug 16th 6-8pm, meet the artist, light refreshments and be the first to shop the collection Show runs until Aug 30th, Gallery is open 11 AM – 5 PM, Tuesday to Saturday Sandy’s new work explores the relationship between concrete and clay, inspired by brutalist architecture. She Read more...

The World of Art is an immersive two-day art fair taking place on August 16th & 17th at the Multipurpose Hall in Duncan, located in the Island Savings Centre. This event celebrates the rich diversity of global cultures, the vastness of nature, and the inspiration that travel brings to artistic expression. Attendees can expect to see a wide array of Read more...

Join Us for the 27th Annual Arts on the Avenue Festival! Sunday August 24, 10 AM – 4 PM Experience the vibrant charm of Ladysmith’s historic 1st Avenue as it transforms into an art lover’s paradise for the Arts on the Avenue Market. This year, we’re making it bigger, better, and more exciting than ever! From early morning on Sunday, Read more...

The Skeena Salmon Art Show is back for its 8th annual iteration at the Terrace Art Gallery, and we are excited to be bringing the show back to the Nisga’a Museum and Smithers Art Gallery again!  The Skeena Salmon Art Show is an annual exhibition dedicated to the cultural and ecological importance of the Salmon. For 2025, we are calling Read more...

GOLDEN CELEBRATION: We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a juried competition! The deadline is August 2nd for the open call and June 30 for children!  Call for Entry and Register:   All Canadian Artists Prospectus     Grades 5-7 South Delta Students (only) Junior Prospectus Read more...

What is the ArtWalk Festival? For two days every September, the Lake Country Community Complex transforms into a festival of creativity.ArtWalk attracts over 7000+ attendees and features displays of visual and performing arts from 200+ Okanagan artists, hands-on children’s activities, live artist demonstrations, workshops, a live art auction and a delicious menu of food and beverages. ​ ArtWalk’s Mission Lake Read more...

Silver Star Beer & Cider Fest September 6, 2025 | 1:00-6:00pm | Silver Star Village What’s better than beer in the mountains? Celebrate Oktoberfest early this year with Silver Star’s signature craft beer and cider event—the perfect après to an epic summer season. The celebration returns to the vibrant Silver Star Village, where guests can sip on some of BC’s Read more...

Organized by the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival Association, this annual event promises a vibrant celebration of jazz, with a rich lineup of performances and activities. The heart of this year’s festival will be on the Wesley Street Stage in the historic Old City Quarter, where a series of free performances will create an inviting and festive atmosphere. These performances are an excellent opportunity for the community and visitors alike Read more...

The Ryga Arts Festival is a vibrant celebration of the arts in the spectacular Okanagan Valley of British Columbia. Inspired by George Ryga. The festival features theatre, music and spoken word events, as well as workshops and a symposium. All of which commemorate Summerland resident, George Ryga (1932-1987), and because George was the son of Ukrainian immigrants, this year’s festival Read more...

The Sundog Festival is a vibrant, community-driven celebration of arts and culture in the North Okanagan. Rooted in collaboration and creativity, the festival offers inclusive and inspiring opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to participate, perform, and connect. Running over three weeks and aligned with BC Culture Days, the festival brings together local artists, cultural heritage carriers, community Read more...

September 19 – 28, 2025 In 2025, with Sinku as our companion, the Festival will bring forward ideas and stories that are uniquely and deeply connected to our lands, air and waters, with a focus on the “Trail Bay” waterfront, from the gravel belt to the rocks at Snickett Park. Sinku is the she shashishalhem word for “open water”, or Read more...

Art | Music | Nature VanDusen Botanical Garden | Sept 25-28, 2025 Maplewood Flats Conservancy | Sept 14-29 Virtual Programming | Starts Aug 31 Join us for the Artists for Conservation Festival presented by RE/MAX – a multi-day nature-themed arts and culture event that immerses visitors in a blend of visual art, musical and First Nations cultural performances, art workshops/activities, plein-air Read more...

Farming and food security are important topics of conversations today, and in the past. Grow Nanaimo features stories of complex relationships with the land, culturally diverse farmers, and Five Acres, a planned agricultural community now known as Harewood. Take a seat in the outhouse interactive and be privy to the secrets of the night soil scavengers and check out the Read more...

​Travelling Paints is a collaborative initiative founded by three Canadian artists—Deborah Czernecky, Sharlene Stushnov, and Marcela Strasdas—who share a passion for plein air painting and a desire to share inspiring artistic experiences with others. Their retreats offer artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of various locations, fostering creativity and camaraderie among participants.​ One such retreat is Read more...

Squamish is a bird watcher’s paradise. In the winter months, as the eagles gather en masse, it is truly a sight to behold. Every fall, Squamish becomes home to one of North America’s largest congregations of wintering Bald Eagles ((Haliaeetus leucocephalus). In the first 3 weeks of October, 10,000 salmon make their annual journey upstream to spawn, attracting over 1,300 Read more...

The annual Vancouver International Film Festival showcases exceptional cinema in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Our spectacular roster includes some of the best cinema from around the globe, one-of-a-kind live performances, talks, industry sessions, and other unique events celebrating film and film culture. Browse the program here and be sure to subscribe to VIFF NEWS to get festival news and program Read more...

Presented by Arts New West, The New West Cultural Crawl is an annual arts & culture festival that celebrates and exhibits the vast creative talents across New Westminster. Artist studios and venues open their doors for two days to welcome thousands of visitors from across Metro Vancouver. The 22nd Annual New West Cultural Crawl will take place on October 4 + 5, 2025, Read more...

Thanksgiving Tour – Invite your friends and family to celebrate the season with warm colors and inspiring works. Thanksgiving Tour October 10th and 11th 2025.  Time: 10-5pm – Come and meet the artists in their workspaces. Our annual tour promises a unique experience with over 21 local artists in multiple locations. The tour winds through the Nanoose Bay peninsula past Read more...

The Skeena Salmon Art Show is back for its 8th annual iteration at the Terrace Art Gallery, and we are excited to be bringing the show back to the Nisga’a Museum and Smithers Art Gallery again!  The Skeena Salmon Art Show is an annual exhibition dedicated to the cultural and ecological importance of the Salmon. For 2025, we are calling Read more...

The Crawl is a free, self-guided tour you can take at your own pace, a perfect opportunity to bring your family and friends together to experience Coast Life and uncover some unique, often hidden, spots. Explore the online listings and pick up a printed brochure to plan your visits. “Did you Know” the Sunshine Coast Art Crawl’” was listed as Read more...

The Squamish ArtWalk is a celebration of visual art and artists in Squamish ArtWalk seeks to increase access to and awareness of arts and culture in Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor by pairing artists with various venues around town and displays their work for people to visit throughout the month. People can visit the venues at any time Read more...

Studio artists include both established and well-known artists – folks who sell their work around the world and are collected in public and private galleries – as well as emerging and experimenting artists who have either just begun their careers or are perhaps shifting to a new genre. There is something for every taste – paintings, sculpture, pottery, photography, stained Read more...

Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is taking place in Cumberland, BC Nov. 7th-9th, 2025.Presented by the Cumberland Culture & Arts Society on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation. The Woodstove Music & Arts Festival is a non-profit community arts festival presented by Cumberland Culture & Arts Society It takes place in a variety of unique venues downtown in the Village of Read more...

Discover bold storytelling and fresh perspectives at the Chilliwack Independent Film Festival (CIFF), a five-day celebration of independent film that brings audiences and filmmakers together in the heart of the Fraser Valley. With a diverse program of short films, documentaries, music videos, and features from both local talent and international voices, CIFF offers an unforgettable cinematic experience. Whether you’re a Read more...

Since 1999, the Downtown Nanaimo Artwalk has been an exciting cultural event for visual artists to display works of art for sale. This is a self-guided tour through artists studios and host locations, featuring a great variety of art with something for everybody’s budget. Read more...

Discover the magic of the season at the Holiday Bazaar! Explore a curated collection of unique locally-crafted art and gifts that will delight and inspire. December 6th 11-5pm & December 7th 10-4pm Original artwork One-of-a-kind artisan pieces Handmade crafts and home goods Supporting local small businesses Perfect for holiday shopping Featuring 50 local vendors The Holiday Bazaar is your ticket to finding Read more...

Discover the magic of the season at the Gifts from the Heart Christmas Arts Market! This local community event in Ladysmith is a one-stop-shop for all your holiday gift needs. • Unique handcrafted items from talented local artisans • Wide selection of festive decor ornaments and stocking stuffers • Beautiful art and a cozy atmosphere to get you in the Read more...

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival returns January 22 – February 8, 2026. Over the last two decades, the PuSh Festival has grown to become Vancouver & the Lower Mainland’s signature, mid-winter cultural event, delivering audacious, innovative, contemporary works of live performing arts by acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Tickets go on sale when the full line-up is announced on November 20, 2025! Read more...

Creating arts and crafts in all imaginable disciplines is one productive way that North Islanders make use of their long winter nights. As a result, there is a remarkable range of work on display in galleries and home studios throughout the region. Masks, totems, rattles and exquisite carvings of animals and spirit creatures is a centuries-old tradition for the Kwakwaka’wakw Read more...

Nanoose Bay Studio Showcase – All Artists Under One Roof Date: April 26th     Time: 10am to 5pm Location: Nanoose Place Community Center, 2925 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J9    – Join us for a special event where you can experience the incredible talent of 21 local artists—all under one roof! We invite you to meet our talented Read more...

August 4th –  BC Day Celebration. Visit the BC Farm Museum for a fascinating learning experience. Among other activities enjoy the Model Railroad Club’s working display of scale model trains. Read more...