January
On January 26th head to Spirit Bay Visitor Centre in Metchosin BC for the Telling Stories: Tales, Text and Testimonies event. As the title may tell you, this is an event for the bookworms among you. The day will be filled to the brim with Canadian Authors, Artists and Activists. The event starts at 11am and runs until 2.30pm. This year, Antanas Sileika, Paul Budra, Sheeba Sawyer, and Kris Obrigewitsch will be there to read from their books, plays, cultural and historical offerings, and give insights into sustainable development. Spirit Bay itself is worth the visit as a contemporary village 40 minutes from Victoria which prides itself on being culturally and environmentally significant.
February
This is the month that Nanaimo Mysteries kicks off at Nanaimo Museum. The event runs from February 15th right through until the start of September. You can visit Monday to Saturday for a thrill seeking time exploring some of the many mysteries and playing the investigator. Examples include public hangings, corrupt policemen, and unsolved murders! You get to explore the history of Nanaimo in a fun and interactive way, and also do some myth busting whilst you are at it!
March
March is the month for foodies on Vancouver Island. On March 7th the Culinaire event comes to town. Hailed as Victoria’s Premier Food Tasting Experience, it really is an event not to be missed if you are travelling the area at this time of the year. You can sample all of the best food and drinks local to the region here, and even learn new cooking methods from some of the many local chefs showcasing at the event. This year it is being held at the Victoria Conference centre and there is an afternoon or evening event for you to choose from.
April
In April, we have chosen an event for the ecological inspired among you… Enlichenment! If you fancy learning about lichens then these sessions will satiate that desire. You will learn about the local ecologies and also how lichens can be used in food, medicines and even tools! Don’t know what lichens are? No problem, they start with the basics. On March 23rd you can take the introduction to lichens session with the more in depth session happening on April 6th. We know many of our visitors have an enthusiasm for nature and this course is a great way to get to grips with some of the local ways.
May
May is the month that the Cultural Heritage Festival happens. It runs from May the 18th to June the 1st. It doesn’t have a single location which means that as you are cruising the coast you are likely to happen upon a little part of it. Tofino, the Pacific Rim Nature Reserve, and Ucluelet are the main areas for exploring the different art forms that represent the culture of the West Coast. It is an interactive festival for visitors and locals to get involved in cultural practices and learn about the histories. In 2019 the theme is around the Japanese Culture on the island.
June
Forgive us here as we have cheated a little, as this event actually runs the third Sunday of every month, but we think June is just the perfect time to do it. Take part in the open day at Wildwood Ecoforestry project and learn about the great work the Ecoforestry Institute do there. This is a great day out for the whole family, to get back to nature, explore the woodland, and learn a little about the importance of greenery at the same time. Tours are given for a small donation and all money goes towards the projects and preserving the unique property. Arrive on June the 16th at 1pm for your magical tour of these beautiful woods.
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