Festivals Fairs and Events
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
You can attend great festivals fairs and events year round on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Going on vacation is much more fun if you are able to attend at least one special event or festival. And, in addition to all the fun activities, you are sure to enjoy our yummy festival foods. After all, snacking on festival foods is always part of the fun! And, when you come to Vancouver Island, there is a good chance that you will be able to find at least one festival or fair that your family or group will enjoy…
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Victoria BC Dragon Boat Festival
BC Island Festivals Fairs and Events
While you’re here, you’ll want to attend at least one of our family festivals, fairs or events. Make sure you bring your camera, as there is lots to see and record… - Pacific Rim Festival – Also known as the Pacific Rim Whale Festival, this festival heralds the beginning of spring. It celebrates the return of migrating whales to Vancouver Island…
- Filberg Festival – Held in Comox, British Columbia, Canada, the festival is one of our biggest art fests. The 4 day event takes place in a 9 acre park and features arts, crafts and music…
- Pink Salmon Festival – Also know as the Salmon Sizzler Festival, this event is held in Campbell River. This event features cooking competitions, brew tasting, seafood tasting, music and dancing.
- Royal Victoria Marathon – An annual race, the marathon has special events for kids, wheelchairs and the visually impaired, in addition to the main race…
- Craig Boddington Fishing Tournament – Sponsored by Black Gold Lodge, Rivers Inlet, BC, this tournament is held in mid-summer and has some really exotic prizes for the winners…
- Port Alberni Salmon Festival – This fun fest on the North Island includes fireworks, barbecue and a fishing derby for…salmon!
- Tofino Shorebird Festival – Held in Tofino on the wild West Coast, in late April or early May, this event features guided bird watching, education and films. The event is free.
- Chinese Dragon Boat Festival – Held in August in Victoria, this is one of the island’s most spectacular events. If you are on island in August, don’t miss this one…
- Nanaimo Chinese Dragon Boat Festival – Coming in July? If so, you can attend the Nanaimo Chinese Dragon Boat Festival and see the dragon boat races there…
- Festival of the Trees – Held on the Vancouver Island University campus in Nanaimo before Christmas. In addition to the decorated trees, this event has gourmet festival foods and it supports students by providing scholarships and aid…
- Saanich Fair – This is a great country fair with cars, quilts, food and animals. One of the interesting things about this fair is the large number of dog events…
- Summer Music Festivals – If you like music, there is sure to be a summer festival that you will enjoy…
This, of course, is just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many festivals fairs and events that I couldn’t list them all. But, I certainly will try--and I’ll add events here from time to time…
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