Vancouver Island

trumpet player at Nanaimo Jazz Fest
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Nanaimo, British Columbia
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With ocean vibes and jazz grooves, you can't go wrong. The Nanaimo International Jazz Festival isn't just your dad's jazz, this fest literally covers the waterfront. 

Updated: Thu. Aug. 6, 2026

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Tofino, British Columbia

Celebrate the 2024-25 festive season at Tofino Resort’s 5th annual Sea of Lights, featuring dazzling displays, a craft market, and caroling!

Updated: Wed. Jun. 17, 2026

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Gibsons, British Columbia
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Celebrate the season at Gibsons Winter Festival! Enjoy holiday markets, SCUBA Claus, live music, happy hours, and festive family fun!

Updated: Wed. Jun. 17, 2026

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Arts on the Fly Horsefly BC
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Check out over 20 music festivals in BC for summer 2026, bringing some of the biggest international artists as well as homegrown musical talent to the BC stage!

Updated: Fri. Mar. 6, 2026

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Parksville, British Columbia
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Everything's beach-y at this world class sand sculpting competition and exhibition, featuring an artisan market and weekend concerts 

Updated: Thu. Jun. 4, 2026

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Check out over 20 music festivals in BC for summer 2023, bringing some of the biggest international artists as well as homegrown musical talent to the BC stage!

Updated: Wed. Apr. 10, 2024

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It's that sweet spot, halfway through summer and BC festivals and events for August are sizzling with live music, fresh food, local art and all kinds of great creative experiences.

Updated: Mon. May. 26, 2025

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Explore some of the countless exciting events that will be happening in British Columbia in July.

Updated: Tue. Jun. 17, 2025

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Events on Vancouver Island, in chill places like Port Alberni, always have the added feelgood feature of coastal vibes and creative swell.

Updated: Tue. Jul. 9, 2024

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River Rats Festival Athabasca Alberta Music
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Festival season returns! Check out music, comedy and food fests in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and throughout Western Canada.

Updated: Thu. Feb. 23, 2023

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Nanaimo, British Columbia
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There's nothing like a laugh-out-loud good time. The folks at the Nanaimo Fringe will provide a constant supply, along with a plenty of moans, chuckles and cheers at the Nanaimo Fringe Festival. 

Updated: Tue. Jun. 16, 2026

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From live music to the music of the ocean, and from skiing to team challenges, these five festivals in Alberta and BC will get your blood flowing, your brain fizzing and your spirit ready for a new

Updated: Wed. Jan. 28, 2026

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