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Vancouver Island Events

There’s always something happening on Vancouver Island!

Whether you’re planning a summer getaway, a winter escape, or a longer stay on Vancouver Island, exploring local events is one of the best ways to connect with the culture, food, music, and coastal communities that make the Island so unique.

Browse upcoming events from Victoria to Port Hardy and start planning your next adventure with EMR Vacation Rentals.

See an event we missed? let us know and we’ll be happy to add it to the calendar.

Moss Street Market

🔄 Every Saturday 🗓️ May 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Sir James Douglas school grounds

Victoria's most well known market with local fresh food vendors, artisan crafts, and essential community services.

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Colwood Music in the Park

🔄 Every Saturday 🗓️ May 23, 2026 – September 5, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Various parks across Colwood

A series of outdoor concerts featuring local bands performing in a relaxed, community setting.

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Oak Bay Night Market

🔄 Second Wednesday of the month 🗓️ June 10, 2026 – September 9, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 2167 Oak Bay Ave

An evening market series featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, and local makers in an outdoor waterfront setting.

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Gorge Farmers Market

🗓️ June 15, 2026 – September 21, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 1070 Tillicum Road

A community driven market featuring local crafts-people and food-trucks. They take the week of September 7 - 14 off.

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Commercial Street Night Market

🔄 Every Thursday 🗓️ June 18, 2026 – August 27, 2026 📍 Commercial Street, Downtown Nanaimo

I night market that turns Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo into a free street party with 150 to choose from.

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Campbell River Live Streets

🔄 Every Wednesday 🗓️ July 1, 2026 – August 19, 2026 📍 Campbell River

Starting with a Canada Day kickoff, Live Streets brings weekly, free, live music to the downtown core of Campbell River every Wednesday.

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Cowichan Valley Wine Festival

🗓️ August 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026 📍 Cowichan Valley

A month long guide where you can explore the offerings of 11 exquisite wineries in the Cowichan Valley. A ticket comes with a complementary tasting...more

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Fibrations Festival

🗓️ August 14, 2026 – August 16, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC V8T 1G6

80+ vendors - yarn and fiber dyers/spinners, clothing makers, ceramicists, weavers, etc show off their skills and products.

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Tour de Victoria

🗓️ August 15, 2026 📍 Begins at Government and Humbolt street

A large cycling event offering multiple route distances through Victoria. It is open to a wide range of riders from casual cyclists to experienced...more

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Victoria Renaissance Faire

🗓️ August 15, 2026 – August 16, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 📍 Banfield Park

A medieval-themed festival with costumed performers, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and interactive experiences like sword fighting.

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