FestivalSeeker Stories

Western Canada has no shortage of stories on all kinds of entertainment. Within these pages, search out your favourite destination, or search for things to do based on your interest, such as music. @FestivalSeekers, we’ve produced many stories guaranteed to ignite your passion to explore music, food, arts and cultural experiences. Let us know what you find #FestivalSeekers

Corb Lund pumped to play his southern Alberta songs on home turf

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Corb Lund played in Lethbridge a few years ago, but he can’t quite remember the details. We’ll cut him some slack because he has been kind of busy touring.

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Two brothers brew up a festival: Lethbridge Oktoberfest gears up for fourth year of frothy fun

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 It’s likely a few pints of German beer were consumed in the planning of what has become one of the merriest and most popular events in town over the pa

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Cancelled but not forgotten. The festivals need your support

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Cariboo, Kamloops, Prince George and a few spots along the coast are battling with wildfires. Homes, ranches, businesses and major events are at the mercy of the wind and the weather.

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Hear every shade of blue at Nanaimo’s Summertime Blues Festival

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Summertime Blues is happening Aug. 24-27, 2017 at Maffeo Sutton Park.

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A float and a festival - Hop on a houseboat to catch some R&B in Salmon Arm

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The perfect road trip is more than just a scenic drive.

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Longwoodstock: It’s like an oversized block party celebrating music and craft beer in Nanaimo

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Nanaimo’s Longwood Brewery craft its beers from the bounty of Vancouver Island, sourcing ingredients from places such as Cedar Valley Hops Yards and Castlewood Farms.

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Edmonton’s energetic festival scene will keep you entertained all summer long

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Alberta’s capital city has some fun and unusual claims to fame.

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Fill up on these 6 tasty food festivals across Alberta and B.C.

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The summer months bring sunny weather, good company, and total relaxation. They also bring some of the best food – barbecues, fresh produce, and refreshing drinks.

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Food trucks with a twist: Where to find Western Canada’s most unusual - and delicious – street food

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In this age of convenience, food trucks are an on-the-go foodie’s dream.

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ArtsWells: A music and art mash-up in the wilds of B.C.

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Heading to the provinces’ wilderness side, I’ll be packing my canoe and hiking gear because ArtsWells is a festival located smack dab in the centre of all things outdoors.

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Getting into the rhythm of a traditional pow wow in Williams Lake

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We rolled down Highway 97 from Williams Lake and turned off toward the Chief Will Yum campsite that had been transformed into a festival ground.

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'Loud, shiny, fast:’ That’s the formula for a fun airshow in Quesnel

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I touched down in the Quesnel Airport, just two hours from YVR, collected my checked bag, and walked over to the Quesnel SkyFest counter.

 

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Walk the Art Walk in Williams Lake

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On a bright summer morning, Williams Lake - the Mural Capital of the Cariboo - was buzzing, and the Cariboo Arts and Culture Centre was the main hive of activity.

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The top 6 things to do on Highway 97 - #ExploreCariboo

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So everyone thought Kevin Costner was crazy, plowing over his cornfield to build a baseball park. Sharing that “build it and they will come spirit,” runs deep in the Cariboo Chilcotin.

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Got your Two-Step on?

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It’s summer and that means you have to dust off the cowboy boots and get ready to do some two-stepping at country music festivals. Where?

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