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EVENTS IN BRITISH COLUMBIA |
| January | February | March | April |
| May | June | July | August |
| September | October | November | December |
January
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| Polar Bear Swim 2:30pm Vancouver January 2013 |
| Okanagan Icewine Festival Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, January 2013 |
| Bald Eagle Festival Brackendale (Squamish) January - February , 2013 |
| TELUS Winter Classic Ski events, food & wine, live and silent auction and live entertainment. Whistler and Blackcomb Mtns. January 25-26 2013 |
| PuSH Festival - groundbreaking work in the live performing arts. Vancouver January 15 - February 32013 |
| Tourism Vancouver's Dine Out Vancouver Vancouver January 18 - February 3, 2013 |
| 44th Luge World Championships - Whistler - Blackcomb Canada's top luge athletes host the 44th World Championships in Whistler. Get dressed in red and white, and come to the Whistler Sliding Centre to cheer Canada's athletes to victory. February 1 - 2, 2013 |
| Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival Victoria February1 - 10, 2013 |
| BC Championship Snow Sculpture Competition - Vernon Winter Carnival Silver Star February 1-10, 2013 |
| 31st Annual Over the Hill Downhill - Vernon Winter Carnival Silver Star Mountain, February 1-10, 2013 |
| Jose Cuervo Peak to Valley Race Whistler, February 1-2, 2013 |
| WinterPRIDE - GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE is the evolution of the annual Gay & Lesbian Ski & Snowboard Festival Whistler February3-10, 2013 |
| Vernon Winter Carnival Vernon February 1-10, 2013 |
| Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d'Érable Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, February 15 to 17, 2013 |
| Talking Stick Festival February - March 2013 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 7-11, 2013 |
| Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Vancouver February 25 - March 3, 2013 |
| Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Vancouver February 25 - March 3, 2013 |
| Pacific Rim Whale Festival Ucluelet & Tofino March 16-24, 2013 |
| Kamloops Cowboy Festival Kamloops, March 7th - 10th, 2013 |
| CelticFest Vancouver March 9-17, 2013 |
| Vancouver International Dance Festival Vancouver March 2-23, 2013 |
| Vancouver Fashion Week Vancouver March 19 -24, 2013 |
| Vancouver International Auto Show B.C. Place, Vancouver, March 26-31, 2013 |
| Showdown, Throwdown, Hoedown slopestyle ski and snowboard competition. Silver Star Mtn. Vernon, March 30-31, 2013 |
| Annual Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Penticton April 5th & 6th, 2013 |
| Vancouver Sun Run Canada's largest 10K road race Vancouver April 21, 2013 |
| Royal le Page Snow to Surf Adventure Relay - Alpine Skiing, Nordic, Running, Mountain Bike, Kayak, Road Bike, Canoe t. Washington, Comox Valley, April 28, 2013 |
| The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, May 3-12, 2013 |
| 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. May 13,l 2013 |
| BMP Vancouver International Marathon Vancouver, May 5, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Science Rendezvous - Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia, The University of Victoria Vancouver May 11, 2013 |
| Victoria Mother's Day Garden Tour Victoria, May 11-12, 2013 |
| 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 19, 2013 |
| MOMAR - Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race - day long multi-discipline races Cumberland, Saturday, September 21, 2013 |
| Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival Topaz Park, Victoria May 11-19, 2013 A wide range of Scottish and Celtic music and dance entertainment along with various sporting activities. |
| Cloverdale Rodeo 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. Cloverdale May 17-20, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Swiftsure International Yacht Race The Swiftsure Race consists of three offshore courses and one inshore course, providing a challenging venue for every level of sailor and sailing yacht. Victoria, May 25-27, 2013 |
| EAT! Vancouver - The Everything Food + Cooking Festival 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. Vancouver, May 24-26, 2013 |
| Vancouver International Children's Festival Vancouver May 27 - June 2, 2013 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. |
| Vancouver International Children's Festival Vancouver May 27- June 2, 2013 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. |
| Bard on the Beach - Shakespeare Festival Vancouver June 12- September 14, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Fat Cat Children's Festival - Artistic Adventures, Exciting Experiences, Live Learning, Family Fun Kelowna, June 7-8, 2013 |
| Creative Chaos Craft Fair Vernon June 7-9, 2013 |
| 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 2-26, 2013 |
| Smithers Midsummer Music Festival - Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society Bulkley Valley Fall Fair Grounds, Smithers, July 5-7, 2013 |
| 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 14-15, 2013 |
| Peach City Beach Cruise Penticton June 21-23, 2013 |
| Saunders Subaru Victoria Triathlon Victoria June 16, 2013 |
| Cadillac Van Isle 360° International Yacht Race Nanaimo June 8 - 22, 2013 |
| Vancouver International Jazz Festival - B.C's Biggest & Most Acclaimed Music Festival, 1800 Musicians, 400 Concerts, 40 Venues Vancouver June 21 - July 1, 2013 |
| Sweetwater 905 arts & music festival 905 Sweetwater Rd, Rolla, June 14- 16th, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Funtastic Summer Festival Canada's Greatest Slo-Pitch Tournament & Music Festival Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong June 28 - July 1, 2013 |
| Jazz Fest International Victoria June 22 - July 1, 2013 |
| 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 29 - July 6, 2013 |
| Williams Lake Stampede 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. Williams Lake, June 28, 29, 30, & July 1st, 2013 |
| Tall Tree Music Fesitval Port Renfrew, June 28 - 30, 2013 |
| Canada Day Celebrations in most communities |
| Caravan Farm - Outdoor Theatre - The Notorious Right Robert and His Robber Bride 4886 Salmon River Road, Armstrong July - August 2013 |
| Funtastic Summer Festival Vernon, Lumby, Armstrong June 28 - July 1, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| 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 29 - July 6, 2013 |
| Steamboat Mountain Music Festival Edgewater July 2013 |
| Jazz Fest International Victoria June 22 - July 1, 2013 |
| Butchart Gardens Fireworks 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay July - August 2013 |
| International Kathaumixw Music Festival Powell River International Choral July 1-5, 2014 |
| The Summer Okanagan Wine Festival Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, July 6-14, 2013 |
| Vancouver Island Music Fest Comox July 12-14, 2013 |
| Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison Hot Springs July 6-14, 2013 |
| Gay Pride Kamloops July 13, 2013 |
| Sturgis North Three renowned Canadian acts have been booked for the Sturgis North Music Festival and Motorcycle Rally, now officially set for the MotoPlex Speedway and Event Park in Spallumcheen July 18-22. Sturgis North president Ray Sasseville said The Guess Who, The Stampeders and Nick Gilder and Sweeney Todd have been confirmed for the festival. Motoplex Speedway, Vernon, B.C. July 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Nanaimo Marine Festival - World Championship Bathtub Race Nanaimo July 26-28, 2013 |
| Caribbean Days Festival North Vancouver, July 27-28, 2013 |
| St. Mark's Fair A spectacular, stupendous, giant outdoor flea market. Qualicum Beach, July 17, 2013 |
| Luminara Lantern Festival Victoria July 2013 |
| Victoria's Annual SKA Festival Victoria July 9-13, 2013 |
| Caravan Farm Theatre - Outdoor theatre Armstrong, July - August 2013 |
| Lavenderfest Cobble Hill July 27, 2013 |
| Celebration of Lights Vancouver English Bay , July 27 - August 3, 2013 |
| Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival Coombs, August 1-4, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Kaslo Jazz Festival Kaslo August 2013 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 2013 |
| Spirit of the Sea Festival White Rock August 3-4, 2013 |
| Filberg Festival Comox, August 2-5, 2013 Renowned 4-day festival with Canadian arts, crafts, live entertainment, delicious food held in the stunning Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park, Comox |
| Penticton Peach Festival Penticton August 7-11, 2013 |
| The Edge of the World Music Festival Tlell Fall Fairgrounds, Haida Gwaii, August 9-11, 2013 |
| Music Fest Vancouver Vancouver August 2013 |
| Parksville Beach Fest & Sandsculpting Competition Parksville, July 13-14 Exhibitiion July 15 - August 18, 2013 |
| Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, August 10, 2013 |
| Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts Sechelt, August 15-18, 2013 |
 Trans Rockies Challenge July - August 2013 |
| Victoria Dragon Boat Festival Victoria, August 16-18, 2013 |
| Ironman Canada Triathlon Whistler August 25, 2013 |
| Abbotsford International Airshow Abbotsford August 9-11, 2013 |
| Crankworx Whistler Blackcomb, August 9-18, 2013 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. |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival Salmon Arm August 16-18, 2013 |
| Pacific National Exhibition & Playland Vancouver Playland: May 4 until September 22, 2013. PNE Fair: August 17 – September 2, 2013. |
| Fringe Festival Victoria August - September 2013 The Fringe is an unjuried, uncensored, international festival of live comedy, drama, dance, spoken word, and more. |
| Blue Grass Festival Sorrento, August 18th to 23rd & Week 2 August 25th to 30th, 2013 |
| IPE Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition Armstrong, August 28 - September 1, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Vancouver Island Blues Bash Victoria August 31 - September 2, 2013 |
| Victoria Classic Boat Festival Victoria, September 2013 |
|
Lytton River Festival - Artisans, Comedy and Pow-Wow Lytton August 30 - September 1, 2013  A celebration of two great rivers-the Thompson and Fraser-and their Hello B.C. Tourism |
| Vancouver Island Blues Bash Victoria August 31 - September 2, 2013 |
| Annual Pentastic Hot Jazz Penticton September 6-8k, 2013 |
| Fringe Festival Vancouver, September 1-15, 2013 An eclectic mix of theatrical offerings. Over 550 performances by more than 80 different groups for 11 days make the Fringe Vancouver's most diverse source of entertainment. |
| Cowichan Wine & Culinary Festival Cowichan, September 7-15, 2013 |
| Big Chop Summer Paddle Series Vancouver May 9, May 23, June 6, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 1, August 15, August 29, September 14 |
| Vancouver International Film Festival Vancouver September 26 - October 11, 2013 |
| Powell River Sunshine Music Festival Labour Day Weekend, September 2013 |
| Pender Harbour Jazz Festival September September 20-22, 2013 |
| Mind Over Mountain Adventure Cumberland, Vancouver Island, September 21, 2013 |
| The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival Okanagan September - October 2013 |
| The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival Okanagan October 4-14, 2013 |
| Vancouver International Film Festival Vancouver September 26 - October 11, 2013 |
| Cornucopia: Whistler's Celebration of Wine and Food presents a delectable five days of wine, food and tasting events. Whistler Blackcomb, November 2013 |
| Clayoquot Oyster Festival Tofino, November 2013 |
| The Butchart Gardens Christmas Light Up - December 2013 Ice Rink Performances 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay |
| Big White Rally Weekend Big White Mountain Resort December 2013 |
| Bright Nights in Stanley Park Vancouver November 2013 to January 2014( 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 - December 2013 |
| Free Sunday Night Fire & Ice Show Presented By The TELUS World Ski & Snowboard Festival. Starting December 2013 |
| Carol Ship Parade of Lights Coal Harbour, Vancouver December 2013 |
| Christmas Eve Fireworks and Torchlight Parade Silver Star Mountain Resort December 2013 |
| Gabriola Winter Art Affair Gabriola Island December 2013 |
| Canyon Lights Capilano Suspension Bridge December 2013 |
| Caravan Farm - Outdoor Theatre December 2013 |
| Van Dusen Botanical Garden - Festival of Lights December Vancouver December - January 2013 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 2013 |
| New Year's Eve Torchlight & Fireworks and New Year's Eve Wild Horseman's Adventure Silver Star Mountain Resort December 2013 |
| Capilano Suspension Bridge - CANYON LIGHTS North Vancouver, December 2013 - January 2014 |
