BC & Alberta Festival Stories & Event News

Welcome to your ultimate guide to the festival scene across British Columbia and Alberta. From high-energy music weekends in the Rockies to coastal cultural celebrations, local food gatherings, and hidden community events, FestivalSeekers brings you insider tips and travel inspiration. Dive in to discover local culture across BC and Alberta, meet the artists shaping the scene, and plan your next weekend escape right here in Western Canada.
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Lemonade University Northern Alberta young entrepreneurs
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“Hey, Mister? Wanna see why my grandma’s lemonade is the best in the region?”

Updated: Tue. May. 18, 2021
World Ski & Snowboard Festival aerial skier
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The World Ski and Snowboard Festival (WSSF) is returning this April with the usual celebration of sport, music and artists from around the world but with a different format.

Updated: Tue. Feb. 21, 2023
Sun peaks winter wine festival skiing BC
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For nine days every winter Sun Peaks Ski Resort near Kamloops, B.C. adopts a veritable vinous vibe.

Updated: Fri. May. 14, 2021
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The #BuyBasin Festival was the perfect chance to get to know dozens of creators, entrepreneurs and change-makers all over the Columbia Basin – B.C.’s ne

Updated: Tue. May. 18, 2021
#HintonFirstFestival
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Here’s your chance to get to know more than 20 local entrepreneurs as Seekers Media and Hinton and area partners go live on Facebook for a little retail therapy fun and entertainment.

Updated: Thu. Apr. 29, 2021
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Welcome to the #HintonFirst Festival.

Updated: Wed. Jul. 14, 2021
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Welcome to the 2021 #RockyOnline Festival!

Updated: Tue. Mar. 16, 2021
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This is your chance to get to know the Ktuxana community, who have many great examples of Indigenous-owned and operated businesses that are vital to the community, while at the same time stren

Updated: Tue. May. 18, 2021
kimberley YXC Festival
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There’s an abundance of year-round outdoor adventures on the doorstep of Cranbrook and Kimberley – from snow play to mountain biking and long walks in the woods. All so good for the soul.

Updated: Tue. May. 18, 2021
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Ooooh, Halloween - the time of year kids and cosplayers plan for months in advance. Costumes are designed, parties are planned and for the kids, the most bountiful routes through the neighbour

Updated: Wed. Dec. 9, 2020
#BuyBasin Festival Columbia Basin Food Truck Cranbrook Shop Local
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Get your tastebuds ready for the #EatLocalYXC Festival happening in Cra

Updated: Mon. May. 3, 2021
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B.C.'s southern Rockies has plenty of reasons to do a little showing off any time of year with its gorgeous natural beauty and laid-back small-towns vibe. As we head into fall and winter,

Updated: Thu. Apr. 1, 2021
#TakeIt To The Lake
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Folks in Alberta’s northeast may be more humble and less self-promoting, but they are equally as deserving of attention.

Updated: Sat. Jan. 28, 2023
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This summer put your feet up at home, kick back on a lawn chair, or tune in from your desk to virtually explore local business and experiences in north eastern Alberta’s Lac La Biche Coun

Updated: Mon. Mar. 29, 2021
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This year, Canada Day celebrations are more like a choose-your-own-adventure novel where you can end up in any number of cities for a virtual celebration. 

Updated: Fri. Jan. 29, 2021