January |
Polar Bear Swim
2:30pm Vancouver January 1, 2012 |
Okanagan Icewine Festival
Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, January 14-22, 2012 |
Bald Eagle Festival
Brackendale (Squamish) January - February , 2012 |
TELUS Winter Classic
Ski events, food & wine, live and silent auction and live entertainment.
Whistler and Blackcomb Mtns. January 27-28, 2012 |
PuSH Festival -
groundbreaking work in the live performing arts.
Vancouver
January 17 - February 4, 2012 |
Tourism Vancouver's Dine Out Vancouver
Vancouver January 20 - February 5, 2012 |
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February |
FIBT: Bobsleigh and Skeleton World Cup
Whistler Blackcomb February 2 - 4, 2012 |
Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival
Victoria February 2-12, 2012 |
BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition - Vernon Winter Carnival, Silver Star Mountain
Silver Star February 3-5, 2012 |
31st Annual Over the Hill Downhill presented by Canaccord Wealth Management
Silver Star Mountain, February 10-12, 2012 |
Jose Cuervo Peak to Valley Race
Whistler,
February 3 and 4, 2012 |
WinterPRIDE - GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is the evolution of the annual Gay & Lesbian
Ski & Snowboard Festival
Whistler February 5-12, 2012 |
Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Beach Party
#1 Stathcona Parkway, Courtenay, Sat, February 11, 2012 |
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Vernon Winter Carnival
Vernon
February 3 to 12, 2011
.Queen Silver Star
.Hot Air Balloon Glow
.Snowmobiling
.Snowshoeing
.Snow Sculpture .Competition
.Vernon Vipers Hockey
.Parade
.Broomball Tournamet
.Winter Breakout
.Outdoor Skating Party
.Over the Hill Downhill
.Arrest the Best
.Sovereign Lake Lantern Ski
.Winter Carnival Blues Festival
.Pee Wee Hockey Tournament
and More...
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Talking Stick Festival
February 20 - March 3, 2012
A celebration of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal performance and art, this year's Talking Stick Festival will unite a diverse and talented community of local, national and international Aboriginal artists and feature a fusion of music, dance, theatre, multimedia, performance art, visual art and storytelling. |
Vancouver International Boat Show
Vancouver February 8-12, 2012 |
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Vancouver February 27 - March 4, 2012 |
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March |
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Vancouver February 27 - March 4, 2012 |
Pacific Rim Whale Festival
Ucluelet & Tofino March 17-25, 2012 |
Kamloops Cowboy Festival
Kamloops, March 8th - 11th, 2012 |
CelticFest
Vancouver March 14-18, 2012 |
Vancouver International Dance Festival
Vancouver March 2-11, 2012 |
Vancouver International Auto Show
B.C. Place, Vancouver,
April 3 – April 8, 2012 |
Showdown, Throwdown, Hoedown slopestyle ski and snowboard competition.
Silver Star Mtn. Vernon, March 24-25, 2012 |
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April |
Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale
Penticton April 13-14, 2012 |
Vancouver Sun Run Canada's largest 10K road race
Vancouver April 15, 2012 |
Golden Ears Race - 5 peaks trail running series -
The 5 Peaks courses cover single-track, hiking and cross country trails, with elevation gain varying according to the course design.
Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge, BC.
April 28, 2012
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Royal le Page Snow to Surf Adventure Relay - Alpine Skiing, Nordic, Running, Mountain Bike, Kayak, Road Bike, Canoe
Mt. Washington, Comox Valley, April 29, 2012 |
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May |
Fire and Ice Festival Chili cooking and ice carving, kids events
Qualicum Beach May 2012 |
The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival
Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, May 4-13, 2012 |
BMP Vancouver International Marathon
Vancouver, May 6, 2012 |
Victoria Mother's Day Garden Tour
Victoria, May 2012 |
Barkerville Rush Relay - Quesnel to Wells -
This 8-stage running relay follows the gradient-rich Highway 26 from the busy resource town of Quesnel to the Cariboo Gold Rush mountain valleys of Barkerville.
Sunday May 20, 2012.
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MOMAR - Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race - day long multi-discipline races
Burnaby: May 2012 |
Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Topaz Park, Victoria
May 19 and 20, 2012
A wide range of Scottish and Celtic music and dance entertainment along with various sporting activities. |
Cloverdale Rodeo
Cloverdale May 11-21, 2012
The top 24 cowboys in the Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc and Bareback events, as well as the top 24 Ladies Barrel Racers, will be invited to compete at Cloverdale. |
Swiftsure International Yacht Race
Victoria, May 26-28, 2012
The Swiftsure Race consists of three offshore courses and one inshore course, providing a challenging venue for every level of sailor and sailing yacht. |
EAT! Vancouver - The Everything Food + Cooking Festival
Vancouver, June 1-3, 2012
If you love to eat, love to cook, love to entertain, or just love to shop for unique specialty items and foods, then this is the event you must attend! Celebrity chefs, popular local restaurants, wineries, food & beverage manufacturers, cookbook authors, retailers, artisans, and many others from the culinary world will come together for this three day extravaganza. |
Bard on the Beach - Shakespeare Festival
Vancouver May 31- September 22, 2012 |
Vancouver International Children's Festival
Vancouver May 28 - June 3, 2012
Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. |
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June |
Vancouver International Children's Festival
Vancouver May 28 - June 3, 2012
Jam-packed with music, theatre, dance, storytelling, puppetry, circus arts and much more, the Vancouver International Children's Festival embodies the buoyant spirit and endless curiosity of children all over the world. |
Williams Lake Stampede
Williams Lake,
June 29 & 30, July 1st & 2nd, 2012
For family festivities, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast is an ideal locale to round up the kin. Kids of all ages are lured by the cowpokes, and an opportunity to mosey over to the Williams Lake Stampede promises a rootin' tootin' good time, June 2009 . Wrangle the little ones for a weekend of cowboy cool, which includes learning to rope and ride. But be forewarned - every critter will want to be a cowboy once they take in the bull riding event. |
Bard on the Beach - Shakespeare Festival
Vancouver May 31- September 22, 2012 |
Fat Cat Children's Festival - Artistic Adventures, Exciting Experiences, Live Learning, Family Fun
Kelowna,
June 2012 |
Creative Chaos Craft Fair
Vernon June 1-3, 2012 |
Songfire Festival of Song
a celebration of art song with public concerts, conversations and workshops on the beautiful campus of the University of British Columbia.
Vancouver, June 2012 |
Smithers Midsummer Music Festival - Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society
Bulkley Valley Fall Fair Grounds, Smithers, JUne 29 - July 1, 2012 |
Test of Metal Mountain Bike Race
A point-to-point 67km course with 1,200 meters of climbing and a mass start of 800 racers.
June 18, 2011 6, 2012 |
Peach City Beach Cruise
Penticton June 22-24, 2012 |
Beat the Train Triathlon - race day registration ~ 7:30am, race start ~ 9 am
Blackburn Park, Salmon Arm, 2012 |
Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon
Victoria
June 17, 2012 |
Cadillac Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race
Nanaimo June 2012 |
Vancouver International Jazz Festival - B.C's Biggest & Most Acclaimed Music Festival,
1800 Musicians, 400 Concerts, 40 Venues
Vancouver
June - July 2012 |
Funtastic Summer Festival Canada's Greatest Slo-Pitch Tournament & Music Festival
Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong June 29 to July 2, 2012 |
BC Bike Race The Pacific Traverse
The stages of the race wind through 9 beautiful west coast communities, each showcasing unique qualities & elements.
Starts in Vancouver June 30 - July 7, 2012 |
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July |
| Canada Day Celebrations in most communities |
Caravan Farm - Outdoor Theatre - The Notorious Right Robert and His Robber Bride
4886 Salmon River Road,
Armstrong July 24 - August 26, 2012 |
Funtastic Summer Festival
Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong June 29 to July 2, 2012 |
BC Bike Race The Pacific Traverse
The stages of the race wind through 9 beautiful west coast communities, each showcasing unique qualities & elements.
Starts in Vancouver June 30 - July 7, 2012 |
Jazz Fest International
Victoria
June 22 - July 1, 2012 |
Butchart Gardens Fireworks
800 Benvenuto Avenue,
Brentwood Bay July -August 2012 |
Kimberley International Old Time Accordion Championships
Kimberley July 2012 |
Great Explorations Biking
Kettle Valley Stage 1, Kettle Valley Stage 2 , Kettle Valley Stage 3 , Sea to Sky Trail , Sunshine Coast Trail |
International Kathaumixw Music Festival
Powell River International Choral July 3-7, 2012 |
The Summer Okanagan Wine Festival
Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, July 7-15, 2012 |
Vancouver Island Music Fest
Comox July 6-8, 2012 |
Harrison Festival of the Arts
Harrison Hot Springs July 2012 |
Nanaimo Marine Festival - World Championship Bathtub Race
Nanaimo July 24, 2011 2, 2012 |
Caribbean Days Festival
North Vancouver, July 28-29, 2012 |
St. Mark's Fair
A spectacular, stupendous, giant outdoor flea market.
Qualicum Beach, July 23, 2011 |
Islands Folk Festival
Duncan, July 20-22, 2012 |
Luminara Lantern Festival
Victoria July 2012 |
Victoria's Annual SKA Festival
Victoria July 2012 |
Celebration of Lights
Vancouver, July - August 2012 English Bay |
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August |
Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival
Coombs, August 2-5, 2012 |
Kaslo Jazz Festival
Kaslo August 3-5, 2012
Every August long weekend in Kaslo, BC stunning vistas, great acoustics and superb musicians combine to create the Kaslo Jazz Etc Summer Music Festival. The unique floating stage rests just offshore a little, sandy beach on Kootenay Lake. |
Vancouver Pride Parade
Vancouver, August 5, 2012 |
Spirit of the Sea Festival
White Rock August 3-6, 2012 |
Filberg Festival
Comox, August 3-6, 2012
Renowned 4-day festival with Canadian arts, crafts, live entertainment, delicious food held in the stunning Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, Comox |
Komasket Music Festival
Vernon, BC July August 2012
Get ready to be Moved! - Shaked! - Quaked! into a Higher Realm of Music & Dance under the Open Skies of Komasket Park in Vernon, BC! 32 hours of Live Music & Dance by over 150 performers!! |
Penticton Peach Festival
Penticton August 8-12, 2012 |
The Edge of the World Music Festival
Tlell Fall Fairgrounds,
Haida Gwaii,
August 10-12, 2012 |
Music Fest Vancouver
Vancouver
August 2012 |
Warrior Dash
Whistler, Blackcomb, August 4, 2012 |
Alpine Wine Festival
Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Courtenay, Vancouver Island. August 2012 |
Parksville Beach Fest & Sandsculpting Competition
Parksville, July 14 - August 12, 2012 |
Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival
Burnaby, August 11, 2012 |
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Sechelt, August 16-19, 2012 |
Trans Rockies Challenge
July 28 - August 3, 2012 |
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Victoria, August 17-19, 2012 |
Ironman Canada Triathlon
Penticton August 26, 2012 |
Abbotsford International Airshow
Abbotsford August 10-12, 2012 |
Crankworx
Whistler Blackcomb, August 10 - 19, 2012
The most ground-breaking gravity fueled mountain bike festival in the history of all things badass. Nine action packed days featuring the sport's most fearless and talented athletes. |
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
Salmon Arm August 17-19, 2012 |
Pacific National Exhibition & Playland
Vancouver August 18 - September 3, 2012 |
Fringe Festival
Victoria August 24 - September 3, 2012
The Fringe is an unjuried, uncensored, international festival of live comedy, drama, dance, spoken word, and more. |
Blue Grass Festival
Sorrento, August 2012 |
IPE Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition
Armstrong August 29 - September 2, 2012 |
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September |
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October |
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November |
Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food presents a delectable five days of wine, food and tasting events.
Whistler Blackcomb, November 2012 |
Clayoquot Oyster Festival
Tofino, November 2012 |
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December |
The Butchart Gardens Christmas Light Up - December 1, 2010
Ice Rink Performances
800 Benvenuto Avenue,
Brentwood Bay |
2011 VIESSMANN FIBT World Cup Bobsleigh and Skeleton Whistler presented by VISA
Whistler December 9 - 10, 2011 |
Big White Rally Weekend
Big White Mountain Resort Dec 2012 |
Bright Nights in Stanley Park
Vancouver November 26, 2010 to January 2 2011( Closed Christmas Day )
3pm - 10pm (farmyard open to 9pm) |
Whistler Film Festival -
A celebration of independent cinema, showcasing both Canadian and international films. Featuring film workshops, gala parties and more.
November 30-December 4, 2011 |
Free Sunday Night Fire & Ice Show
Presented By The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. Starting December 18, 2011 |
Carol Ship Parade of Lights
Coal Harbour,
Vancouver December 2-23, 2011 |
Christmas Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade
Silver Star Mountain Resort December 24, 2010 |
Gabriola Winter Art Affair
December 18, 2010 11:00-5:00 Gabriola Island |
Canyon Lights
Capilano Suspension Bridge December 2010 |
Caravan Farm - The Gift Horse
December 10-31, 2011 |
Van Dusen Botanical Garden - Festival of Lights
December Vancouver December - January
Be dazzled when millions of twinkling lights turn the centre of the Garden into a realm of sheer wonder. Delight in the effects created along Lake Walk with the Symphony of Dancing Lights set to seasonal music or come listen to the many community choirs that will appear each night on the Deck. |
Mount Washington Alpine Resort - Coca Cola Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display
#1 Stathcona Parkway, Courtenay, Sun, Dec 26, 2011 |
New Year's Eve Torchlight & Fireworks and New Year's Eve Wild Horseman's Adventure
Silver Star Mountain Resort December 31 2011 |
Capilano Suspension Bridge - CANYON LIGHTS
North Vancouver,
December 2, 2011 - January 1, 2012 |
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