Since 2022, the District has proudly partnered with the shíshálh Nation and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement to present syiyaya Days, a multi-day cultural celebration that begins on June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, and concludes on July 1, Canada Day, with a community parade and outdoor celebration in the park.
The District also supports the Sechelt Arts Festival, which connects art, ecology, and climate change during the fall Equinox. The Festival brings together visual art, music, dance, theatre, and storytelling to explore our relationships with the land, air, waters, and one another, using creativity, play, and community to engage with complex environmental and social ideas.
In addition, the District hosts the annual Summer Music Series, held on Saturday afternoons in July and August, showcasing local musical talent.
In August of each year the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts draws crowds of bibliophiles from across Canada. This 4-day event is the longest running writers’ festival in Canada and showcases the work of both established and emerging Canadian authors.
syíyaya Days is a vibrant multi‑day cultural celebration held annually in Ch’atl’ich | Sechelt, running from National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21) through to Canada Day (July 1). The festival was launched in 2022 through a unique partnership between the District of Sechelt, the shíshálh Nation, and the syíyaya Reconciliation Movement, and honours Indigenous culture, community, and shared history. Designed as a Read more...
The Sechelt Summer Music Series is a beloved seasonal music event presented by the District of Sechelt, offering free outdoor concerts every Saturday afternoon throughout July and August at Hackett Park in Sechelt, British Columbia. Set in a relaxed covered performance space and amphitheatre under the trees, the series celebrates local musical talent with a diverse lineup of performers spanning Read more...
Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens. The Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts is honoured and grateful to carry out its work in the shíshálh swiya, the unceded and traditional homelands of the shíshálh People. We strive to Read more...
The Sechelt Arts Festival is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary celebration of visual and performing arts on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Showcasing local and regional talent, the festival features a diverse lineup of exhibitions, live music, theatre, dance, film, and hands-on workshops. Rooted in community and creativity, it also explores themes of ecology, climate, and cultural connection, bringing together artists and audiences Read more...
