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.
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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Tofino Oyster Fest
A 3-day celebration of all things oysters going late into the night, every night.
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Deck The Downtown
Campbell River has combined two of their most legendary events this year! the annual Big Truck Parade and Starlight Shopping has been combined into...more
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the Annual Santa Claus Parade
Watch the parade wind through Victoria's streets enjoying the lights, the floats, and of course Santa himself!
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Christmas at the Butchart Gardens
Christmas time at the Butchart Gardens is one of their most popular times of year. Find caroling, ice skating, and countless light displays...more
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Qualicum Beach Christmas Night Market
A magical Christmas night market sporting enchanting and unique holiday treasures and delicious street food from local vendors, all at the lovely...more
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