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From jazz to Shakespeare, from pottery workshops to whale-watching cruises, from sand sculpture competitions to trumpeter swan festivals... Choose your adventure - and don't forget your camera!

July 28, 2010
Sun Fri	10/26- 12/31	Salmon Run Elk Falls Provincial Park, from a riverside trail along the Quinsam River you can watch chinook, coho, chum and pink salmon returning to spawn. Viewing from late October through December.
Sun Fri	10/26- 12/31	Salmon Run Stamp Falls Provincial Park, each year thousands of salmon fight their way up the falls and fish ladder to spawn in upper Stamp River and Great Central Lake. Viewing from late October through December.
Sun Fri	10/26- 12/31	Salmon Run Goldstream Provincial Park, from late October through December, some 20,000 salmon make the journey from the Pacific Ocean up Finlayson Arm to spawn in the river they were born in 3/4 years earlier. Park naturalists offer hourly programs during the weekend at the park's Nature Centre describing the life cycle of chum salmon and their spawning activity with a special noon program at the picnic site. For more info on the salmon run scheduled programs at Goldstream Park, call 478-9414.
Fri Fri	1/1- 12/30	Chemainus Festival of Murals Each year, hundreds of buses & thousands of visitors from all over the world travel to Vancouver Island British Columbia to take in this unique village with its rich historic past & its professional murals & numerous other attractions. It has since gained world-wide acclaim for the integrity & superb artistry of its huge depictions of the town's history with 41 outdoor murals plus carvings & statues. Our murals are a year-round event, so visit any time & enjoy!
Thu Tue	4/1- 8/31	Fossil Tours Join the Courtenay Museum as they take you on a guided fossil tour along the banks of the Puntledge River. Our friendly guide will begin at the Courtenay & District Museum & Palaeontology Centre with a short lecture & video, followed by visit to the exhibit gallery & concluding with a hands-on trip to the actual fossil sites. Pre-bookings needed for the Fossil Tours.
Fri Fri	4/9- 12/31	Port Alberni Farmers' Market The Port Alberni Farmers' Market is a traditional farmers market promoting locally grown produce & locally made products from the Alberni Clayquot Regional District. The Market is open year round & provides a wide assortment of meats, vegetables,fruits & fresh free range eggs. Located at the foot of Argyle Street in the center of the picturesque Harbour Quay the Market provides a meeting place for old & new friends. Locals & tourists alike can always find a friendly conversation & lots of smiling faces amongst the hustle & bustle that is Market Day.
Fri Fri	4/9- 12/31	Comox Valley Farmers' Market Welcome to Comox Valley Farmers' Market! This winter the market is located at the beautiful waterfront site of the K'omoks Band Hall. Come have a warm cup of coffee & fresh baked treat as you do your shopping. This coming spring, when the weather warms up, we will again be at the Comox Valley Exhibition grounds with the market held on Saturday & Wednesdays.
Sat Tue	4/10- 11/30	Filberg Art Show Come join us for our weekend Art Shows with the spotlight on local artists. Located in & around the historic Filberg Heritage Lodge & the 4 ha (9 ac) of beautifully landscaped grounds which surround it. Featuring local Comox Valley artists displaying their art in the historic Filberg Heritage Lodge in Comox on Vancouver Island.
Sat Sat	4/10- 10/30	Salt Spring Island Farmers Market Visitors are treated to exclusively local creations stemming from Salt Spring's unique brand of "island ingenuity". Meet artists, food producers, musicians & locals at our lively Saturday Market. An Island tradition that draws visitors from near & far.
Sat Sat	4/10- 10/30	Pender Island Farmers Market The Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning throughout the summer. Always popular with locals & visitors alike the fresh produce goes quickly, so get there early!
Sat Sat	4/10- 12/18	Market in the Square Every Saturday morning, rain or shine, come to the Market in the Square for the freshest fruit & vegetables, baking, jams, jellies, honey, crafts, clothing, home baking & pet wares & handmade crafts. On March 20 - when is 'spring is springing' we'll move back outside.
Sat Sat	4/10- 9/25	Sechelt Farmers' & Artisans' Market We Make It, Bake It & Grow It all right here on the Sunshine Coast! We make it easy to eat within the 100 mile diet! Come get your local eggs, fresh pies and bread, organic veggies for the week or a gift for that someone special! Everyone welcome, rain or shine!
Sun Sun	4/11- 12/19	Victoria Antiques & Collectibles Market Fun Sunday fairs feature 100 tables of fabulous treasures for you & your eclectic abode. On the park in Vic West where the kids can enjoy the playground & skate park while you shop for treasures at the Leonardo DaVinci Hall. Super selection of offerings includes pop culture items, dolls, Bakelite, vintage estate jewelry, art, funky 50's design, antiquarian books & postcards, vintage textiles, art deco & art nouveau object d'art, period lighting, ephemera & much more at bargain prices. Just across the bridge from downtown with plenty of street parking & full amenities.
Sat Sun	4/24- 10/3	Powell River Open-Air Market The market is an old-fashioned, country-style market selling fresh, locally grown farm & garden produce, home baking, honey, soap, woodcrafts, jewellery, and a variety of original items hand-crafted by local artisans. Enjoy hot food and drinks in the sunshine, listening to the live music on our Open Mic Stage. Children's play area and Pony-cart rides. Livestock is present on occasion for sale and display. Produce is grown without pesticides or herbicides and the market supports sustainable methods and the humane treatment of animals.
Sat Sat	5/1- 8/21	The Q's Victoria Track Series Emphasis is on fun! The Series is a low-key, light-on-the-frills track series, where first-timers, joggers, semi-serious and elite athletes have opportunities to race on the track, competing at middle distances (and 5000m) in individual races or competing for series placement. All races happen on Saturdays. All take place at Jack Wallace Memorial Track at Oak Bay High School, behind Oak Bay Recreation Centre. All meet nights start at 6:30 PM. During the series there are 3 opportunities for anyone who wishes to run, to race in each of the distances of 800m, 1500m, 1609m (classic 1 mile distance), 3000m and 5000m. For series awards standings, runners need to take in a minimum of 4 races, one being at the 5000m distance.
Sat Sun	5/1- 10/31	The Secret Life of Bees Explore the secret life of bees with Master Beekeeper Robert Liptrot. Understand the importance of bees & how they contribute to the well being of our planet. Meet a colony of our bees (behind glass) & see the inner working of their world. 11am Sundays May 1st through October 31st. $10 per person. Cost of tour is forgiven with equivalent purchase. Children under 5 free. Maximum 2 children to every adult. Children must be supervised at all times while on the property. Max 10 people.
Sat Sat	5/1- 9/25	Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar Quadra Island Farmers' Market & Bazaar. Saturdays, May to September, 10am to 2pm. Offering fruits & berries, fresh produce & more.
Sat Sat	5/1- 9/25	Errington Farmers' Market The Errington Farmers' Market offers fresh produce, baked goods & items created by local crafters as well as coffee & goodies from the coffee shop in a woodsy, friendly atmosphere. There is always music playing & activities for kids. The Market is Saturdays, 10am to 1pm, from May to September.
Sat Sat	5/1- 10/9	Qualicum Beach Farmers Market Veterans Way: Your fresh choice for fruits & vegetables & so much more! Flavourful & nutritious fresh seasonal produce favourites. Come taste the difference freshness makes at the farmers market. Most of our growers use environmentally friendly controls, rather than harmful pesticides & some are Certified Organic! Get fresh with your local farmers! Heirloom varieties, greenhouse specialities, fragrant & colourful bouquets, home-baked sweet & savoury, breads, rolls, & sweet treats, jams, jellies, sauces & vinegars, honey, herbs & herbal products, handcrafted food & gift items, bedding plants & perennials, live entertainment & more! We'll see you on Saturday!
Sat Sat	5/1- 10/2	James Bay Community Market Shop for handmade arts & crafts, relax with live music, a cup of coffee & baked goods. Then, take home fresh flowers, locally grown vegetables, fruit & free-range eggs. Saturdays, May to October: 9am - 3pm.
Sat Sat	5/1- 10/30	Moss Street Market The Moss Street Market runs the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October. We are located at the corner of Moss & Fairfield in Victoria, BC. Market times: 10am to 2pm.
Fri Fri	5/7- 10/1	Nanaimo Downtown Farmers' Market Pioneer Waterfront Plaza: From a beginning of only a few vendors, we have grown to become a market of over 50 full-time vendors & many drop-ins, giving us an ever changing facade. Freshness & quality is what our market is all about. You will find just-picked goodness every Friday from May to October. Look for a wide variety of flavourful, fresh fruits & vegetables each week.
Sun Sun	5/9- 10/31	Metchosin Farmers' Market Take a leisurely drive to Metchosin country & browse through our market. You will find organic & naturally grown vegetables & fruit; Farm fresh eggs; jams, jellies & salsa, breads of every kind, cookies, muffins & much more! Pottery, jewellery, soap & bath items, essential oils & a variety of flowers. Cloth bags; readings; books; garden pots & ornaments; plants & herbs (dried, fresh, & plants); veggie starters; tye-dyed accessories; tea cosies; hand knitted & crocheted items & magnetic jewellery.
Sat Sat	5/22- 9/25	Sooke Country Market We make it, bake it or grow it! Seasonal local produce from the gardens of Sooke. Every summer, local producers & growers sell their home grown vegetables, flowers, fruits, jams & crafts.
Sat Sat	5/22- 10/16	Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market The Our Neighbourhood Farmers Market is open 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, in Nanaimo North Town Centre parking lot, corner of Uplands and Oliver. Enjoy children's events, musicians, local produce, baked goods, preserves, plants, local arts and crafts and more. Call Arwen at 250-797-1258 or email info@neighbourhoodmarket.ca.
Thu Thu	6/3- 8/26	Sidney Thursday Evening Market Every Thursday evening between June & September Beacon Ave becomes a beacon for shoppers, shop owners & entertainers all participating in the Sidney Summer Market.
Sat Sat	6/5- 9/25	Peninsula Country Market This vibrant open air market has more than 50 vendors offering farm fresh products, jams & jellies, honey, homemade bread, cut flowers, assorted fresh meats, organic produce & a fine selection of arts & crafts. Enjoy a country morning among friends Live music, hot coffee, great munchies & a kid's korral.
Sat Sat	6/12- 9/11	Fiddlehead Farmers' Market The spirit of the market revolves around the idea of taking a proactive approach to dealing with contemporary social and environmental problems. It's about being actively 'pro-community' and not just 'anti-sprawl'. It's about being actively 'pro-local' rather than just being 'anti-corporate'. It's about getting off your butt and doing something tangible and productive rather than just talking about and analyzing and moralizing the problems of the day. And of course, this market is about having fun. There'll be lots of food, live music, kids stuff, arts and crafts and who knows what else.
Tue Tue	6/15- 8/17	Parksville Summer By The Sea Market Every Tuesday Nite from 6:30 to 9:30 PM 100+ vendors on Craig Street feature a great assortment of unique crafters, artists, food & live entertainment. Something for everyone !
Thu Sat	6/17- 9/11	Guys And Dolls Ten Tonys, seven Laurence Olivier and six Drama Desk Awards make this show an undeniable hit! Enjoy Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat, Luck Be A Lady and Take Back Your Mink along with the unforgettable Sky Masterson, Sarah Brown and Miss Adelaide - it's a show that has been described as the perfect musical comedy. Gangsters, card sharks, night club headliners and the Salvation Army fall in, and out, and back in love again, in this high octane New York fable. Location: Chemainus Theatre
Sat Sat	6/19- 9/11	Guys & Dolls - A Musical Fable of Broadway The streets of Chemainus will soon be filled with gangsters, card sharks, night club headliners and hot box girls as the cast and crew of Chemainus Theatre Festival’s summer production, Guys & Dolls. Loaded with show-stopping tunes like ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat’, and ‘Take Back Your Mink’ you’ll find yourself laughing and singing right along with the unforgettable characters.
Thu Tue	7/1- 8/31	Birds of Prey Come and join us at Pacific Northwest Raptors this summer for an exciting, fun filled and educational afternoon in the company of our amazing birds of prey. Experience the fascinating abilities of these amazing birds while learning more about our native Canadian birds of prey as well as species from all over the world. Our extremely popular flying demonstrations will be running every day at 1.30pm and 3.30pm, showcasing the acrobatic skill and strength of these important members of our natural ecosystems. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for youths and seniors and $6 for children. Children under 3 are free. Booking are required for additional experiences. Info: www.pnwraptors.com
Thu Tue	7/1- 8/31	Summer Music Academy & Festival Various Locations Victoria: Enjoy a series of classical & jazz concerts/recitals celebrating talented young musicians locally & from across Canada. Also features performances by visiting Canadian professional musicians. Presented by the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
Wed Sat	7/7- 8/28	Hornby Island Farmers' Market This bustling market located behind Hornby Hall contains vendors offering an eclectic variety of produce, herbs, snacks, as well as unique locally made crafts that will amuse & delight visitors of all ages & backgrounds.
Mon Sat	7/12- 8/28	Donna Ion "Treescapes Donna Ion’s work expresses an abstract interpretative approach to Canadian Landscape. Evoking the many moods of West Coast forests, waters, clouds and seasons, her work comes alive as fresh contemporary paintings. Eclectic Gallery, 2170 Oak Bay Ave, Victoria
Fri Sun	7/16- 8/15	Sand Sculpting Competition & Exhibit Master Sand Sculptors travel from all corners of the globe to participate in this remarkable competition & exhibit. Sculptors have 24 hrs over 3 days to create their masterpieces from just sand & water. The competition begins with the "pound up" on Friday July 16th & the winners are announced on Sunday July 18th. The gated exhibit is open to the public until August 15th & you can vote for your favourite sculpture. Entry to the exhibit area is by donation with a suggested donation of $2 per person. Parksville Community Park, Parksville.
Sat Mon	7/24- 8/2	2010 Sooke Fine Arts Show The 2010 Sooke Fine Arts Show provides the opportunity for both well-known and emerging artists from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to showcase their work. Along with the 7,500 annual visitors who attend the art show, the show draws hundreds of art patrons from BC and throughout western Canada and the US. Sooke is steeped in artistic talent and natural beauty, making it the perfect host (SEAPARC Arena) for the premier juried art show on Vancouver Island. Contact Fiona Osborne or Sande Cummings at (250) 646-2491.
Sun Sun	7/25- 8/22	The Art of Storytelling with Arthur Vickers Explore the magic and the mystery of the west coast through the art of Arthur Vickers. Sit back and be transported through time and the landscapes of the west coast with celebrated artist Arthur Vickers as he uses his artwork to tell stories of the coast, of his family traditions, and about his connection with the natural environment. From 1:30-3:00pm every Sunday from July 25 to August 22 at the Arthur Vickers Gallery in Cowichan Bay, 1719 Cowichan Bay Road.