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Nanaimo and Ladysmith events, including harbour gatherings, cultural events, and touring shows.

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An Animated Assembly

Check the gallery's current hours before going if you're planning a Sunday stop.

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2 events

Runs through Sun, Jul 12

Arts

An Animated Assembly

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Nanaimo Art Gallery · Admission by donation; suggested donation $5

A downtown Nanaimo exhibition with hand-painted murals, animation, and sculpture exploring ecology and economics.

Before you go

Check the gallery's current hours before going if you're planning a Sunday stop.

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Check the gallery's current hours before going if you're planning a Sunday stop.

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Last checked Jun 14 · Nanaimo Art Gallery

Sat, Jun 27 · 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Arts

Art In Maffeo Park

Nanaimo/Ladysmith · Maffeo Sutton Park · Free

A free Nanaimo waterfront arts fair mixes local makers, food, and an easy harbourfront setting.

Before you go

Bundle this with a downtown or seawall walk.

Only if nearbyBest for familiesBest if nearby

Bundle this with a downtown or seawall walk rather than treating it like an all-day festival.

Event details Tourism Nanaimo listing

Last checked Jun 21 · Tourism Nanaimo

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Nearby enough to consider.

2 events

Tue, Jun 23 · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Markets

Summer by the Sea Street Market

Oceanside · Craig Street · Free to attend; purchases extra

Craig Street on a June Tuesday is still one of the easiest Oceanside evening plans when you want something lively without overcommitting.

Only if nearbyBest for familiesBest if nearbySome driving

Details Original listing

Last checked Jun 21 · Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism

Sat, Jun 27 · 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Festivals

Cowichan Wooden Boat Festival

Cowichan · Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre · Free

A free wooden boat festival in Cowichan Bay is specific enough to feel memorable without requiring any prior scene knowledge.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsBest for familiesLonger trip

Tickets Original listing

Last checked Jun 21 · Tourism Cowichan

Island picks

Bigger Island plans.

4 events

Runs through Sun, Jan 3

Arts

Ancient Egypt: Obsessed with Life

Victoria · Royal BC Museum · Included with museum admission; free for members

Opening week makes the Royal BC Museum show feel timely for a rainy Victoria day trip.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsRain-friendlyLonger trip

Tickets Original listing

Last checked May 21 · Royal BC Museum

Runs through Sun, Jun 28

Music

TD Victoria International JazzFest

Victoria · Various venues across Victoria and Esquimalt · Free outdoor performances plus ticketed headline and club shows

Free outdoor sets at Beacon Hill Park make JazzFest usable even if you do not want to build the whole weekend around paid shows.

Worth the driveCheck ticketsBest for familiesLonger trip

Tickets Original listing

Last checked Jun 14 · Victoria Jazz Society

Runs through Sun, Jun 21

Festivals

Victoria Dragon Boat Festival

Victoria · Victoria Inner Harbour · Free

This is the kind of obvious waterfront festival that makes sense even if you're deciding on Victoria at the last minute.

Worth the driveBest for familiesFreeLonger trip

Details Original listing

Last checked Jun 14 · Tourism Victoria

Sat, Jun 27 · 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Music

Great Canadian Bash

Victoria · Starlight Stadium · $59

This is the clear south-Island pick if you want to build the day around a larger live-music event rather than browse smaller stops.

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Tickets Original listing

Last checked Jun 21 · Destination Greater Victoria

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Oceanside Cowichan Port Alberni