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December 2026 · Island local time

Saturday, December 19

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

4 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

Starts

3DEC

THU

Starts 5:30 PM

Through Sun, Dec 20

Oceanside · Outdoors

Milner Christmas Magic

Dec 3 to Dec 20 · starts 5:30 PM · Check daily hours

Milner Gardens & Woodland

Walk through thousands of twinkling lights and festive window displays at Milner Gardens.

Suggested donation: adult $8, child $4, household $20; all welcome

Before you go

December 3–6, 10–13 and 17–20 only. Entry 5:30–8:30 p.m., viewing until 9. Donate on arrival; no advance online tickets. Civic Centre shuttle details are still to come. Check for weather cancellations before travelling.

Event details Original listing Source checked · Oct 29 · Milner Gardens & Woodland / VIU

Event date

19DEC

SAT

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sat, Dec 19, 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