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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.

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May1

Moss Street Market

May 1 – October 31, 2026 · 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sir James Douglas school grounds

Schedule: Every Saturday 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

Victoria Festival of Authors: Kids Fest

October 17, 2026 · 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Fernwood Comunity Centre

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

Metchosin Fall Witches Market

October 19 – October 20, 2026 · 10:00am – 4:00pm

Metchosin Community Hall

A market full of local makers and magicians showing off their art.

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Art of the Cocktail

Art of the Cocktail

October 24, 2026

Crystal Garden

A cocktail and spirits festival with amazing drinks and a Best Dressed Competition.

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Victoria International Wine Festival

Victoria International Wine Festival

November 6 – 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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Nov20

Nanaimo Handmade Christmas Makers Market

November 20 – November 22, 2026

Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo

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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Victoria’s Annual Gingerbread Showcase

Victoria’s Annual Gingerbread Showcase

November 20, 2026 – January 3, 2027

the Hotel Grand Pacific

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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Annual Esquimalt Holiday Market

Annual Esquimalt Holiday Market

November 22, 2026 · 11:00am – 5:00pm

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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Ladysmith Festival of Lights and Light Up Parade

Ladysmith Festival of Lights and Light Up Parade

November 26, 2026

Downtown Ladysmith

The Ladysmith Festival of Lights is a celebration of twinkling Christmas lights that coincides with the Ladysmith Light Up Parade. The combinations of these…

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Nanaimo Christmas Village Market

Nanaimo Christmas Village Market

November 27 – November 28, 2026

3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo

A traditional German Christmas market with a mix of traditional German food and local vendors.

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Tofino Oyster Fest

Tofino Oyster Fest

November 27 – 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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Nov28

Deck The Downtown

November 28 – November 30, 2026 · 4:30pm – 10:00pm

1240 Shoppers Row

Campbell River has combined two of their most legendary events this year! the annual Big Truck Parade and Starlight Shopping has been combined into Deck The…

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