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November 2026 · Island local time

Saturday, November 14

Listings whose dates cover this day. Confirm daily hours before travelling.

6 events

On through

3JAN

SUN

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Started Fri, Jun 5

Runs through Sun, Jan 3 · Check daily hours

Royal BC Museum

Coffins, jewellery and everyday objects illuminate ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and the afterlife in a Royal BC Museum exhibition through January 3, 2027.

Regular museum admission: adults $32; seniors/youth $22; students $19; ages 5 and under free

Before you go

Included with museum admission. The exhibition uses light, sound and scent; consider sensory preferences before visiting.

Read the guide Original listing Source checked · Nov 3 · Royal BC Museum

Through

16JAN

SAT

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Started Fri, Sep 25

Runs through Sat, Jan 16 · Check daily hours

Cowichan Public Art Gallery — lower gallery

Mixed-media paintings by Cathy Key meet Louise Solecki Weir’s sculptures in a free Duncan gallery exhibition.

Free admission

Before you go

Lower gallery: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., through January 16, 2027. Free admission at 126 Ingram Street. Closed Sunday and Monday; check holiday hours before a special trip.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Nov 1 · Tourism Cowichan / Cowichan Public Art Gallery

Event date

14NOV

SAT

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Port Alberni Farmers Market — Cherry Creek

Browse local growers, artisans and small businesses at the free Saturday market on Cherry Creek Road.

Free admission; purchases extra

Before you go

Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at 6211 Cherry Creek Road. Admission is free; purchases cost extra. Choose the Cherry Creek address rather than Harbour Quay. Check the dated source again before a longer trip, especially on a holiday weekend.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Nov 5 · Alberni Valley Chamber community calendar

Event date

14NOV

SAT

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Gulf Islands · Workshops

Card Making Workshop with Kip Johl

Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Yellowhouse Art Centre

Make cards with local artist Kip Johl in a two-hour Yellowhouse workshop open to ages eight and over.

Individuals $15.38 or $20.50; two-person pack $30.75, including listed ticket service fees

Before you go

Saturday, November 14, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; ages 8+. Individual base tickets $15 or $20; two-person pack $30, with listed service fees of $0.38, $0.50 and $0.75 respectively. Ask the organizer which materials to bring.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 23 · Yellowhouse Art Centre

Starts

14NOV

SAT

Starts 7:00 PM

Through Sun, Nov 15

Nov 14 to Nov 15 · starts 7:00 PM · Check daily hours

Pender Island Community Hall

Watch short films on Saturday evening, then join a free filmmakers’ forum and Q&A on Sunday morning.

Saturday: adults $20, optional $25/$30 sliding scale; youth 13–18 $10; ages 12 and under free. Sunday forum free.

Before you go

November 14: doors and concession 6:15 p.m., films 7 p.m. November 15: doors 9 a.m., forum 9:30 a.m.; festival calendar ends at noon. Tea and coffee Sunday by donation. Film submissions close November 1. Confirm screening finish and any online fee; arrange ferry or overnight plans.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 23 · Ptarmigan Arts

Event date

14NOV

SAT

7:30 PM

Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 PM

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre

Hayoung Choi joins Victoria Symphony for Haydn’s C-major cello concerto, conducted by Christian Kluxen.

Adult $75 / student or child $20; online service fee extra

Before you go

Saturday, November 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre. Online orders have a non-refundable service fee; check the final total and current seats with the theatre.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Nov 6 · Cowichan Performing Arts Centre