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
Victoria's most well known market with local fresh food vendors, artisan crafts, and essential community services.
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Victoria Festival of Authors: Kids Fest
A children's literary festival where 11 children's authors lead you in crafts and activities related to their books.
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Metchosin Fall Witches Market
A market full of local makers and magicians showing off their art.
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Art of the Cocktail
A cocktail and spirits festival with amazing drinks and a Best Dressed Competition.
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Victoria International Wine Festival
A wine-focused event featuring tastings, seminars, and winemaker events highlighting international and regional wines.
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Victoria’s Annual Gingerbread Showcase
Explore Victoria's tastiest art pieces at the Hotel Grand Pacific. Artists design gingerbread houses and are judged and rated on their skill.
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Nanaimo Handmade Christmas Makers Market
A Christmas market designed around hand made goods. Perfect for finding trinkets and gifts for yourself or the people in your life.
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Annual Esquimalt Holiday Market
An annual holiday market full of local crafts-people selling their wares and local food vendors to snack on as you shop. Entrance by donation.
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Ladysmith Festival of Lights and Light Up Parade
The Ladysmith Festival of Lights is a celebration of twinkling Christmas lights that coincides with the Ladysmith Light Up Parade. The combinations...more
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Nanaimo Christmas Village Market
A traditional German Christmas market with a mix of traditional German food and local vendors.
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