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| Ongoing |
Milner Gardens and
Woodland
This exquisite estate provides an opportunity to experience
a 10 acre seaside garden and 60 acre woodland of singular charm
and historical significance. Milner Gardens and Woodland is a
teaching garden, "preserve, enhance, educate, and inspire."
All are welcome to enjoy the tours, educational courses, and
special events taking place in the Gardens this year! Milner
Gardens and Woodland 2179 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach.
(250) 752-6153, Email:
milnergardens@shaw.ca |
Bard To Broadway Summer
Theatre
Enjoy live summer repertory theatre under a large canvas
tent in the heart of Qualicum Beach Village. Choose from three
different productions: Oklahoma, The Complete Works of
Shakespeare, Abridged, and Any Wednesday. Qualicum Beach
Village. (250) 752-6813,
Email:
b2btheatre@uniserve.com |
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| April |
Annual Brant Wildlife
Festival
The celebration of nature, art, and outdoor fun coincides
with the staging of over 20,000 Pacific Black Brant Geese to the
shores of the Oceanside Region. Enjoy art, photography, carving
exhibits, Canadian Fish Carving Championships, nature walks,
talks, and viewing. (250) 752-9171,
Email:
office@brantfestival.bc.ca |
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| May |
11th Annual Fire and Ice
Professional and amateur carvers from North America gather
on the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach for an ice carving
competition. Watch as huge blocks of ice are transformed into
amazing works of art! The 'fire' can be sampled at the many
chili booths staggered among the carvers. Businesses and
community groups vying for the coveted "Peoples Choice
Award" prepare gallons and gallons of chili. It's a day
full of fun, food, and loads of street musicians and performers.
Qualicum Beach. (250) 752-8594 or 752-9532,
Email:
info@qualicum.bc.ca |
Annual Mt. Arrowsmith
Rhododendron Society - Garden Tour
A tour to see 12 of the most beautiful gardens in the
mid-Island area. 10am-4pm each day. Tickets are $10 available at
local garden centres. Various Parksville and Qualicum Beach
gardens. Contact: Kathy (250) 752-6263 |
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| June |
Father's Day Seaside
Cruisers Car Show and Shine
Annual Father's Day Show n Shine, over 500 cars will show
off around the streets of Qualicum Beach. This huge show is sure
to please all car enthusiasts. This year check out the special
trucks, large and small. Qualicum Beach. Contact: Bill Lineham,
(250) 248-2399, Email:
blineham@bcsupernet.com |
Symphony in the Garden
A sensory experience of sights, sounds and culinary
delights. Enjoy an afternoon at the Milner Gardens and Woodland
waterfront estate featuring the Vancouver Island Symphony.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. 2179 W. Island Hwy,
Qualicum Beach, British Columbia V9K 1G1. Contact Jim Cadwaladr:
(250) 752-8573, Email:
milnergardens@shaw.ca |
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| July |
Annual St. Mark's Fair
The most spectacular, stupendous, giant outdoor flea market
you have ever attended. The street is lined with something for
everyone. Memorial at 1st Ave in Qualicum Beach. (250) 752-
5414. |
Annual Coombs Rodeo
Western-style fun for everyone. All your favourite rodeo
events plus dances and more. Location: Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
Contact: LeeAnne, (250) 248-8176,
Email:
chrco@bcsupernet.com |
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| Summer |
Annual Coombs Country
Bluegrass Festival
Bluegrass musicians and fans will be pickin' and a
grinnin'. Fun for the whole family. Location: Coombs Rodeo
Grounds Contact: Cliff, (250) 752-5096,
Email:
chrco@bcsupernet.com |
Parksville Beach
Festival
Three weeks of family beach fun featuring the Canadian Open
Sand Sculpting Competition. Teams and soloists have 14 hours to
complete their "sandastic" works of art. Sculptures
remain on display until Sept. 1. Be sure to check out all the
creations and enjoy the evening entertainment. This is what
summer is all about sun, sand, and sea. Join Us! Location:
Parksville Community Beach Contact: Lorrie Conn Parksville &
District Chamber of Commerce (250) 248-3613,
Email:
lorrie@chamber.parksville.bc.ca |
Annual "Just for
the Heck of it, No reason at all Mid Summer Nights Parade."
Music and entertainment throughout the day. Don't miss the "Chicken
Chuckin Champion" contest with prizes for throwing a rubber
chicken at different targets. Location: Downtown Coombs.
Contact: Reg (250) 954-1661. |
Annual Kidfest
Kid's sandcastle competitions, clowns, storytellers,
entertainers, and much more. A great day of family fun on the
beach. Location: Parksville Beach. Contact: Doug, (250)
951-0215. |
Harvest Bounty Festival
A Celebration of Food, Culinary Arts and Culture. Over 30
participating restaurants, wineries and breweries serve gourmet
food to 200 enthusiastic guests. Location: Nanoose Edibles
Organic Farm. Contact: Debbie Schug (250) 248-8207,
Email:
mermaid@parksville.net |
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| November |
Christmas Craft
Explosion
Over 10 different craft fairs on the same weekend. Exhibits
by award winning artisans, 100's of crafters show off their
works, dozens of prizes, and loads of entertainment. Also enjoy
Qualicum Beach Moonlight Madness where the village lights up
with savings and cheer. Something for everyone in Oceanside this
weekend. Location: Parksville & Qualicum Beach. Oceanside
Tourism (888) 799-3222 |
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| December |
Annual Festival of
Trees
Magical trees and gingerbread dreams. Come to view and vote
on these beautifully decorated trees and gingerbread houses. Or
enter yourself. Lots of prizes to be won, all monies are donated
to local charities. Location: Qualicum Heritage Inn. Contact:
Glenna Taylor (250) 752-9623 |
Annual Carol Ships
Night
Beautifully illuminated carol ships sail the harbour. Warm
up around the bonfire, join the carol sing-along, and enjoy warm
food and beverages. All proceeds go to the Deep Bay Volunteer
Fire Dept. Location: Deep Bay Marina. Contact: Donna (250)
757-9646. |
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