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Carving on the Edge Festival

Festival

Thu. Sep. 8, 2022 - Tue. Sep. 13, 2022

Listing Updated: Tue. Apr. 2, 2024

The festival showcases traditional and contemporary wood carvings with exhibits, delicious food, and family programs and demonstrations. There's even a chance to carve your own canoe or paddle.

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Queen of the Peak

Festival

Sat. Sep. 28, 2024 - Sun. Sep. 29, 2024

Listing Updated: Mon. Jul. 22, 2024

An all-women event as surfers hit the waves and show their best in the annual surf competition. A lead-up event, awards banquet, and movie premier happen around the competition days.

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Just add water – or snow – on your island getaway

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Thu. Jan. 22, 2015

Come March when it’s pretty much guaranteed bitter temperatures will pummel us in the Prairies, the coast is celebrating spring.

Set sail for Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim Whale Festival

Posted

Fri. Feb. 2, 2018

Along the western shoreline of Vancouver Island lies a rugged and wild region.

Wood and water: Carving both a tradition on this part of Vancouver Island

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Wed. Jul. 8, 2015

The wild West Coast of Vancouver Island has plenty of traditions that run as deep as the ocean: think a stickered up VW bus, loaded up with surf boards and Jack Johnson tunes going as the surf repo

Otalith Festival moves to a rhythm all its own

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Thu. Jul. 2, 2015

'A party on the coast for the coast' is how the Otalith Festival is described by one local organizer.

Dive into flavour at Clayoquot Oyster Festival

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Mon. Sep. 30, 2013

The Clayoquot Oyster Festival will bring you out of your shell with fun evening galas and contests, while giving you a chance to try great fresh seafood and learn about Clayoquot Sound’s thriving o

Catch a wave and some inspiration at Queen of the Peak

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Wed. Sep. 11, 2013

Alright, ladies. Let’s admit it. We’ve all had that daydream.