Nelson Fat Tire Festival

Connect to cool Canada Day events in BC from the west coast to the Rockies, with events in Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, Vernon, Kelowna, Smithers and Kamloops. 

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Vernon's summer 2026 events are ready to rock your socks off with fresh takes on all your faves: Polson Night Market (May 15 - Sept 19), Creative Chaos (Jun 5 - 7), Sunshine Day (Jun 20), Vernon Fu

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