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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.

Victoria International Wine Festival

🗓️ November 6, 2026 – November 7, 2026 📍 Victoria Conference Centre

A wine-focused event featuring tastings, seminars, and winemaker events highlighting international and regional wines.

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Annual Esquimalt Holiday Market

🗓️ November 22, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 Esquimalt Recreation Centre

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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Tofino Oyster Fest

🗓️ November 27, 2026 – November 29, 2026 📍 The Tofino Community Hall

A 3-day celebration of all things oysters going late into the night, every night.

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Sidney Sparkles Holiday Parade & Festival

🗓️ December 6, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Beacon Avenue in Downtown Sidney

A seasonal community celebration with a lighted parade, live entertainment, shopping events, and holiday-themed activities throughout the town center.

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Culinaire Victoria

🗓️ April 7, 2027 📍 Victoria Conference Centre

60 restaurants, 15 hotels, and various performing arts professionals have come together to create a multi-day food festival.

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TC10K

🗓️ April 25, 2027 📍 Various routes through Victoria

One of the island’s largest running events with 10K races, community runs, attracting both competitive and recreational runners.

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