If you’d like to taste the very best of what Salt Spring Island has to offer, nothing compares to the mix of creativity, hand-made art and world-class craftsmanship that you can enjoy on the island’s famous Studio Tour.

The Studio Tour makes it possible for you to watch artists while they work, following their passion. You can try on some unique jewellery, attend a wine tasting, or watch art come to life! You can watch an artisan hand-weave a functional placemat or a beautiful scarf…, and even try weaving yourself!

Depending on your schedule, enjoy as many unique artisans as you choose, and you can still have enough time before the ferry to pick up a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself!

Many studios produce perfect gifts for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, or…, that perfect piece for the very special people in your life!

With 28 studios to discover on the Tour, all you require to enjoy the studios of your choice is a current Studio Tour Map and a bit of spare time. Some studios offer a one-of-a-kind experience, such as a workshop tour or a hands-on demonstration on creating a work of art.

Our colourful map outlines what each artist creates as well as the location of their studio. Our free maps are available at B.C tourism information centers, in marinas, hotels and B&Bs, and on all three ferries serving Salt Spring Island.

Event Dates: April 27th to December 23rd, 2019

Event Website: http://saltspringstudiotour.com/

Event Location: Various venues on Salt Spring Island

Hockey is many things — shinny on a frozen pond, the sweat-soaked smell of a locker room, a winning wrist shot, a roaring crowd. But most of all, it is an enduring national passion that brings Canadians together regardless of geography, language, gender or age.

Nanaimo Museum is celebrating Canada’s game with a one-of-a-kind travelling exhibition from the Canadian Museum of History and a local hockey history component. Hockey looks at how the sport has influenced our lives, and what that reveals about us as a people.

Event Dates: September 14 to November 23, 2019

Event Times: Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm

Event Website: www.nanaimomuseum.ca

For more information on the exhibit, hockey programming and interactives, check out our website or follow us on social media @NanaimoMuseum

On weekdays, visitors can expect a guided tour at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. Starting September 16th, we’ll offer White Glove tours with our curator every Monday and Friday at 2:30 p.m.

On weekends, we’ll offer our “Fort Langley 101” introductory tour at 10:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. A coopering demonstration will take place at 11:00 a.m. Feature presentations highlighting the stories of Fort Langley’s original inhabitants: the boat builders, fur traders, farmers or families, will take place at noon and 1:30 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., watch the sparks fly in our Fire Program. Whether we show you blacksmithing, flint and steel, or baking, our interpreters will definitely spark your interest with this demonstration. Weekend days close with the lowering of the flag at 4:30 p.m.

Event Dates: September 16th to October 31st, 2019

Event Location: Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Avenue, Fort Langley, BC V1M 2R5

Rats have infested the Nanaimo Museum gallery! In the spirit of the season, we’re allowing them to stay until October 31st, but we need your help to find them all! While you’re visiting the museum during the month of October, our young (or young-at-heart) visitors can hunt for [pictures of!] rats in our gallery. See if you can find them all, and win a small prize from the front desk!

Event Dates: October 1st to 31st, 2019

Event Times: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm

Event Website: www.nanaimomuseum.ca

For more information, check out our website or follow us on social media @NanaimoMuseum

Cost: Free with Admission

The Sunshine Coast’s leading edge arts festival is a multi-disciplinary festival featuring visual art, music, heritage, drama, dance and a variety of workshops hosted at various indoor venues around the District of Sechelt.

The Sechelt Arts Festival provides accessible arts programming to all residents of the District of Sechelt and area, showcasing local talent to residents and visitors in a professionally produced ten-fourteen day event. The Festival supports and encourages Sunshine Coast artists by providing opportunities for collaboration among the multi-talented coast arts community and embraces all art forms, including dance, music, theatre, heritage, and the visual arts.

In 2018 over one hundred performers, artists, and 50 volunteers participated in the planning and implementation of the festival. As well, the festival recorded attendance of over 4,100 people from of all ages. Over 400 students attended our school shows or toured the curated art exhibition and heritage exhibits.

Event Dates: October 4th to 20th, 2019

Event Website: www.secheltartsfestival.com

Event Location: 4068 Browning Road, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A1