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From breath-taking outdoor adventures and gorgeous gardens to fascinating exhibits exploring the region’s diverse history and family-fun activities sure to induce smiles from all ages,  Vancouver Island has it all!  Need a few ideas? Here are some  of our postcard-worthy picks…

South Island

Adrena Line 5128 Sooke Rd, Sooke, 642-1933 or 1-866-947-9145, www.adrenalinezip.com Professionally guided zipline tours through the forest. See ad page 12.

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss Street, Victoria 384-4101 www.aggv.bc.ca

Engaging, challenging and inspiring…Victoria’s public art museum presents a variety of visual art experiences, styles and media from historical to contemporary art, from Asia, Europe and Canada. The gallery is home to a collection of B.C.’s premiere artist, Emily Carr, portrayed through paintings, writings and archival photos. Featuring WARHOL: Larger than Life, May 30 to Aug. 24, 2008. Open daily.

BC Forest Discovery Centre, 2892 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan, 715-1113. www.bcforestmuseum.com The past, present, and future of forestry.

The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 652-5256. www.butchartgardens.com 55 acres of beautiful gardens. See ad page 9.

Butterfly Gardens, 1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, 652-3822. www.butterflygardens.com Open daily March to October.

Hundreds of exotic butterflies flying free in an indoor tropical paradise. See ad page 8.

Centre of the Universe, 5071 West Saanich Rd., Victoria, 363-8262. www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cu/main_e.html Astronomy centre. See ad page 14.

Cycle BC, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, 866-380-2453 www.cyclebc.ca

Welcome to Vancouver Island

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What You  Need To Know…

Visitor Information: While touring Vancouver Island, watch for Visitor Centres where trained staff can assist with your travel questions and provide information on accommodation, services, attractions, activities and community events. In this publication, phone numbers and addresses for most Visitor Centres are listed with each community’s information. For general information on touring in British Columbia as well as accommodation reservations, call 1-800-HELLO-BC.

Telephones: The area code on Vancouver Island and for all phone numbers in this publication is (250) unless otherwise indicated. For local directory assistance, call 411. For long distance directory assistance, call 1-(area code)-555-1212.  In case of emergency, call 911.

Taxes: The GST is a value-added tax of 5% applicable to most purchases regardless of whether the buyer is a Canadian resident or a visitor. In B.C., an additional provincial tax of 7% is also applied to all retail purchases, except liquor, which is taxed at 10%. Accommodation is taxed from 15% to 17% including the GST.

Driving the Island:

- Speed limits on Vancouver Island are posted in kilometres per hour.

- For a distance chart of Island communities, see the map in the centre of this publication.

- Vehicle seat belts and motorcycle and bicycle helmets are compulsory at all times.

- Approximate Driving Speed Conversions

30km/hr = 20mph 40km/hr = 25mph

50km/hr = 30mph 60km/hr = 40mph

80km/hr = 50mph 100km/hr = 60mph

The Island by Ferry

Much more than a simple mode of transportation, BC Ferries offers a spectacularly scenic experience that is as much a part of your Vancouver Island adventure as the breathtaking views, charming communities and innumerable activities and attractions.

Since beginning its ferry service to Vancouver Island in 1960, BC Ferries has grown into one of the largest ferry systems in the world, boasting a fleet of 36 vessels serving up to 47 ports of call on 25 routes throughout coastal British Columbia. Vessels carry both vehicles and passengers, with the largest ships, the Spirit of British Columbia and the Spirit of Vancouver Island, measuring 560-feet in length – two football fields back to back! The larger ferries serve on major routes between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island and feature a variety of food services, gift shops, ship-to-shore telephones, laptop hook-ups, comfortable seating lounges and outdoor seating areas, video games, preschool play areas and elevators.

Joining the fleet this season are three new ferries taking passengers to the next level of comfort and service. The new Coastal ships, Renaissance, Inspiration and Celebration, will be introduced between spring and fall to the three major Island/Mainland routes.

While most Vancouver Island visitors arrive with BC Ferries, no matter how you get here, you’ll want to take the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of British Columbia’s coastal waterways. Possibilities range from day trips to beautiful destinations such as the northern and southern Gulf Islands to popular northern cruises that include the awe-inspiring Inside Passage (Port Hardy to Prince Rupert), the Queen Charlotte Islands and the Discovery Coast Passage – each providing access to the stunningly scenic northern British Columbia!

Please note: Reservations are available for a fee on major route sailings between Vancouver (Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay) and Vancouver Island (Swartz Bay, Duke Point or Departure Bay) and between Vancouver and the Sunshine Coast (Horseshoe Bay to Langdale). Reservations are strongly suggested for sailings from Vancouver (Tsawwassen) to southern Gulf Islands destinations; no fee is charged for this reservation.

For BC Ferries information, including schedules, fares, reservations and trip-planning tools, visit www.bcferries.com or call 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779) toll-free throughout North America, or 386-3431 in Victoria. From your cell phone, call *BCF (*223) on Rogers or Telus Mobility networks.

Coastal Explorations

Discovery Coast:  Experience the solitude of sheltered inlets surrounded by evergreen-covered islands and towering fjords where eagles soar, dolphins play and whales surface and plunge. Stop in McLoughlin Bay and experience a cultural historic tour of six village sites in nearby Bella Bella or take a tour of the waterways aboard an authentic First Nations canoe.

Prince Rupert to  Port Hardy – Inside Passage: Enjoy a leisurely summer day cruise through the world-renowned Inside Passage, travelling through calm inlets, tree-covered islands and majestic Coastal mountains, all with the privacy of your own day or overnight cabin.

Need more ideas or information?  Call 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779). or visit www.bcferries.com

Ferry Service from/to the U.S.

- Blackball Transport’s MV Coho –  The MV Coho is a year-round auto/passenger ferry between Victoria, B.C.  and Port Angeles, WA with four sailings daily during the peak summer season.  For more information, call the office nearest you: 386-2202 (Victoria) or  (360) 457-4491 (Port Angeles) or visit www.ferrytovictoria.com

Air Service

- Harbour Air – Soak in the Island’s beauty from the air with floatplane service to the Gulf Islands, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. Scheduled and charter flights, as well as adventure tours are available. Call 1-800-665-0212 or  385-9131 or visit www.harbourair.com  See ad page 5.

- Pacific Coastal Airlines – Enjoy scheduled flights to coastal B.C. destinations and some interior stops, plus charter and freight services. Call 1-800-663-2872 or see www.pacificcoastal.com See ad page 5.

Daytrippin’ with BC Ferries

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BC Ferries visits some of the most beautiful spots on Vancouver Island and the neighbouring smaller islands.

Here are a few sidetrip suggestions:

Mill Bay Crossing:

Skip the drive and take the scenic water route from Brentwood Bay on the Saanich Peninsula to Mill Bay in the Cowichan Valley.

Swartz Bay to Mayne,

Pender, Saturna and Galiano Islands:

Renowned for their beauty, serenity and laid-back lifestyle, experience these islands individually or on a self-directed circle tour.

Swartz Bay (Sidney) to Saltspring Island: Browse the galleries and markets of this island paradise. Return as you came or make it a circle trip by leaving Saltspring via ferry from Vesuvius on the west side of the island and crossing to Crofton.

Nanaimo to Gabriola Island: An easy spot to while away the day – don’t miss the awe-inspiring Malaspina Galleries, a series of caves and caverns carved into the sandstone by the surf.

Buckley Bay (Courtenay) to Denman and Hornby Islands: Beachcombing, kayaking, diving and artisan studios are just four of many good reasons to visit these islands.

Campbell River to Quadra Island: A 10-minute ride takes you to this fine spot to fish, hike, kayak and more. Carry on to Cortes Island, a tiny island with a lovely landscape of orchards, lagoons and beaches.

Port McNeill to Sointula: Visit this historic community a short 25-minute ferry ride from Port McNeill.

Port McNeill to Alert Bay: Renowned for its First Nations culture, Alert Bay on Cormorant Island boasts the impressive U’mista Cultural Centre, First Nations-guided walking and adventure tours and much more.

(Editor’s Note: With many of the ferries to the smaller islands, your ticket includes your return fare.)

For details call 1-888-BCFERRY (1-888-223-3779). From your cell phone, *BCF (*223) on Rogers or Telus Mobility networks or visit www.bcferries.com;

Island calendar of events

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From fine arts to fine wine, boat festivals to blues bashes – you’ll find it all on Vancouver Island, the perfect place to enjoy both world-class entertainment and local  events that put you right in the middle of the community. Enjoy!

 ONGOING

Saturdays through October – Moss Street Market, Victoria. Locally crafts and produce. Corner of Moss and Fairfield Sts. 361-1747, www.mossstreetmarket.com

Saturdays, through October – James Bay Market, Victoria, Crafts, food, entertainment, produce, etc. Corner of Superior and Menzies Sts, by Parliament Bldgs. 381-5323, www.jamesbaymarket.com

Thursday evenings through summer, Sidney Summer Market, downtown Sidney. 655-6433, www.sidney.ca

Saturdays, 9am to 2pm, Duncan Farmers’ Market, farm fresh goodies at the BC Forest Discovery Centre. 709-2379, www.duncanfarmersmarket.com

Fridays, 10am to 2pm, Through Thanksgiving, Farmers’ Market, Nanaimo at Pioneer Waterfront Plaza. www.nanaimofarmersmarket.com

Through October – Comox Valley Farmer’s Market, Sat. mornings at the Exhibition Grounds; June to September, Wed. mornings at Simms Millennium Park. www.comoxvalleyfarmersmarket.com

Sundays through October, Pier Street Farmer’s Market, Campbell River, Discovery Pier parking lot. www.pierstreet.com

May – Sept. – Totem Tours, Downtown Duncan. www.downtownduncan.ca

May 6 – Aug. 6 – St. Ann’s Academy 150th Anniversary Celebrations, 953-8820, www.friendsofstannsacademy.com

May 17 – October – Errington Farmers’ Market, Saturday mornings, Errington Road behind Memorial Hall.

May 30 – Aug. 24 – Warhol: larger than Life, at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 384-4101, www.aggv.bc.ca

June – August, Historical Field Trips, Museum at Campbell River, 287-3103. www.crmuseum.ca

June 27 – Aug. 31 – Bard To Broadway Summer Theatre, Qualicum Beach, 752-6813. www.b2btheatre.bc.ca

June 25 – July 21 – Showcase Theatre Festival, Cumberland. Dancing in the Coal Dust, Our Town & Hello Dolly. www.showcasefestival.org

July & August – Summer Programs, daily at the Museum at Campbell River, 287-3103. www.crmuseum.ca

Tuesdays, July 1 – Aug. 26, Parksville Street Market, 248-3613 – Evening market with vendors and entertainment; Craig Street,  6 to 9 p.m.

MAY

May 1 to 10 – Rhododendron Days at Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach, 752-6153. www.milnergardens.org

May 2 – 4 – Cowichan Bay Classic Boat Festival, 746-4955, www.classicboats.org

May 3 – 12, Mozart Festival, Victoria – Victoria Symphony hosts a concert series, 385-6515.

May 3 – 15th Annual Fire & Ice Street Festival, Qualicum Beach. Ice carving, chili and more. www.fireandicefestival.net

May 10 & 11 – Vancouver Island Paddlefest, Ladysmith. Celebration of West Coast paddle sports. www.ladysmithcofc.com

May 10, 11 – Mt. Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Garden Tour, 752-5997. 12 beautiful Parksville and Qualicum Beach gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets $10 from area garden centres.

May 11 – Mother’s Day special events at the B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan. 1-866-715-1113.

May 16 – 18 – Lake Cowichan Heritage Days. 749-3136, http://visit.cowichan.net/events

May 16 – 18, Empire Days, Nanaimo, www.nanaimoempiredays.com – parade, entertainment, kids’ activities, fireworks and more.

May 16 to 18 – Square Dance Weekend, Thunderbird Hall, Campbell River. 923-3953.

May 17 & 18 – Celtic Festival and Highland Games, 598-0120, www.victoriahighlandgames.com

May 17 & 18, Fort Rodd Hill Historic Military Encampment, Victoria, 478-5849 – Living history at this National Historic Site.

May 17, Highland Games, Courtenay, Lewis Park. www.cvhg.org

May 17 – 19, Art & Bloom Festival, Comox Valley’s Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, 338-6901, www.woodlandgardens.ca

May 17 – 19, Cumberland Empire Days, Comox Valley. Family events, parade and more. 336-8313 www.cumberlandbc.org

May 18 – Museum at Campbell River’s 50th anniversary Lawn Party. 287-3103.

May 19, Island Farms Victoria Day Parade, Victoria – The city’s largest parade event.

May 21 – June 1, Uno Festival of Solo Performance, Victoria, 383-2663, www.intrepidtheatre.com

May 24 – 26, Swiftsure International Yacht Race, Victoria, 592-9098 – Annual race plus land-based family fun. www.swiftsure.org

May 24, Multicultural Festival, Nanaimo, 247-9935 – Old City Quarter, downtown. www.nanaimodowntown.com

JUNE

June 1, Cowichan Valley Garden Tour, 1-888-303-3337. www.visit.cowichan.net

June 2 – 8, Lake Days, Lake Cowichan, 1-888-303-3337. www.visit.cowichan.net

June 7 & 8 – Courtenay and District Fish and Game Protective Association’s Outdoor Recreation Show on Comox Lake, 338-8506, www3.telus.net/courtenayfishandgame

June 6 – 8 – Floating Boat & Marine Trade Show, Nanaimo. 754-5053, www.npa.ca

June 7 & 8 – Oak Bay Tea Party, Victoria. Midway, parade, games, and activities along the beach. www.oakbayteaparty.com

June 7 – Oceans Day at Campbell River’s Maritime Heritage Centre, Museum at Campbell River and Discovery Marina.

June 7, 8 – Quadra Island Studio Tour, 285-3101. Forty studios/galleries plus community centre exhibit.

June 8, Edge to Edge Marathon, Half-Marathon & Relay, Ucluelet. www.edgetoedgemarathon.com

June 13 to 15, Father’s Day Seaside Cruisers Show & Shine, Qualicum Beach, 248-1015.

June 14 – Ladysmith Maritime Festival. www.ladysmithmaritimesociety.ca

June 15, Father’s Day Ceilidh in Cameron Bandshell, Beacon Hill Park, Victoria. 361-0358.

June 15 – Father’s Day Tractor Show, B.C. Forestry Museum, Duncan. 1-866-715-1113

June 20 – 29, Jazzfest International, Victoria, 388-4423.

June 20 – 22 – Pow Wow, Comox Valley. Native American dancers and singers, cultural traditions and crafts. 336-8313.

June 25 to 29 – Transformations on the Shore, Campbell River’s Frank James Park, 923-5845. Wood-carving contest.

June 26 – 29 – Victoria Tall Ships Festival 2008 in the Inner Harbour. www.tallshipsvictoria.ca

June 28 – Miners’ Memorial Day, Cumberland. 336-8313.

JULY

July 1, Canada Day at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site, Victoria, 478-5849, www.pc.gc.ca/fortroddhill

July 1, Canada Day Victoria, 6 to 10 p.m. in the Inner Harbour. 385-5711.

July 1, Canada Day in Sooke – Entertainment, sports and fireworks at 2259 Philips Rd., 642-4572. www.canadadaysooke.ca

July 1, Canada Day, Ladysmith – Family-oriented fun at Transfer Beach. 245-6424, www.ladysmith.ca

July 1, Canada Day, Nanaimo – Muffeo Sutton Park. 754-4251, www.nanaimo.ca

July 1, Canada Day & Children’s Festival, Campbell River – Activities and entertainment at various locations, 287-4636. www.crsalmonfestival.com

July 1 – 31 – Comox Valley Youth Music Centre Festival, 338-7463 – Students and faculty from around the world are featured in jazz, classical and musical theatre. www.cymc.ca

July 4 to 13 – Visions Art Studio Tour of Cowichan Valley artists’ studios. www.visionsarttour.ca

July 4- 12 – Theatre BC’s MAINSTAGE Festival, Nanaimo. 714-0203, www.theatrebc.org

July 5, 6 – Campbell River Garden Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 287-2261.

July 9 – 12 – Ska Festival, Victoria, www.victoriaskafest.ca

July 11 & 12 – Port Alberni Tall Ships Festival in the harbour. www.portalbernitallships.ca

July 11 – 13 – Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. Competition and activities at Maffeo Sutton Park. www.nanaimodragonboat.com

July 11 – 13 – Vancouver Island MusicFest, Courtenay, 336-7929 – Music, food, camping, CV Exhibition Grounds. www.islandmusicfest.com

July 13 – 19 – Duncan Summer Festival. www.downtownduncan.ca

July 13 – Alberni Forest Fest, Port Alberni, 723-1376 – McLean Mill National Historic Site celebration of West Coast logging with steam train, entertainment, logger sports and more. www.alberniheritage.com

July 19, Moss Street Paint-In, Victoria, 384-4101 – The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria’s annual outdoor art extravaganza. www.aggv.bc.ca

July 19 & 20, Annual Coombs Rodeo, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, near Parksville. 248-1009.

July 19 to 20 – Art and Photography in the Garden, Milner Gardens & Woodland, Qualicum, 752-6153. www.milnergardens.org

July 20 – Silly Boat Regatta, Nanaimo. Swy-A-Lana Park. 753-0251, www.sillyboat.com

July 22 to 27 – Showcase Theatre Festival, Campbell River’s Tidemark Theatre, 898-8399. www.showcasefestival.org

July 24 – 27 – Nanaimo Marine Festival & World Championship Bathtub Race, 753-7223 – Parade, fireworks, events and bathtub race. www.bathtubbing.com

July 25 – 27 – Islands Folk Festival, Duncan, 748-3975, www.folkfest.bc.ca

July 25 – 27 – Ukee Days, Ucluelet. Events all weekend. www.ucluelet.ca

July 26, Luminara Festival, Victoria. Evening lantern Festival in Beacon Hill Park & St. Ann’s Academy. 388-4728, www.luminaravictoria.com

July 26 – Grand Prix d’Art, Qualicum Beach, 752-6133. Artists compete against the clock to create local scenes.

July 31 – Aug. 8, Hornby Island Festival, 335-2734 – Music, dance, theatre. www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca

AUGUST

Aug. 1 – 5 – Honeymoon Bay Days

Aug. 1 – 3 – Coombs Country Bluegrass Festival, Coombs Rodeo Grounds, 752-5096.

Aug. 1 – 4, Filberg Festival, Comox, 334-9242 – Arts & crafts, entertainment. No pets. www.filbergfestival.com See ad page 35.

Aug. 2, Strongman Competition, Ladysmith. www.visit.cowichan.net

Aug. 2 – Kids Dock Derby, French Creek Marina, Parksville, 752-4221. Fun family event.

Aug. 2 to 10 – North American Indigenous Games, the Cowichan Valley.

Aug. 2 & 3 – Ladysmith Days. Parade, entertainment, fireworks and more. www.ladysmithcofc.com

Aug. 2 – 4, Comox Nautical Days, 338-1120 – Family events, parade, fireworks and more. www.comoxnauticaldays.bc.ca

Aug. 3 – Annual Oceanside Overdrive Car Show, Parksville Community Park. More than 800 trucks, cars, hotrods, etc. 752-5565.

Aug. 3, Symphony Splash, Victoria – Victoria Symphony in the Inner Harbour, 385-9771.

Aug. 4, BC 150 Celebration, Victoria. Marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of BC, Inner Harbour. www.bc150.gov.bc.ca

Aug. 4 – B.C. Day/Kids Day at B.C. Forestry Centre, Duncan. 1-866-715-1113

Aug. 8 – 10 – 150 Years in Golden Mountain Celebrations, Victoria. Marking 150 year anniversary of Chinatown with pageant, parade, Lion Dance and more. www.150goldenmountain.ca

Aug. 8 – Sept. 1 – Parksville Beach Festival. Family beach fun incl. sand sculpting (Aug. 8 to 10).

Aug. 8 – 10 – North Island Logger Sports, Campbell River’s Nunns Creek Park. www.crsalmonfestival.com

Aug. 9, Symphony in the Harbour, Nanaimo, 754-0177 – Free Vancouver Island Symphony concert in Maffeo Suttan Park. www.viso.bc.ca

Aug. 9 & 10 – Coombs Fair, Animals, horticulture displays, music, and more. 752-9757, www.coombsfair.com

Aug. 16 – OrcaFest, Port McNeill. Parade. family events and more. 956-3131.

Aug. 15 – 17 – Vancouver Island Exhibition, Nanaimo, 758-3247 – Agricultural and livestock exhibition, music, carnival and more in Beban Park. www.viex.ca

Aug. 15 – 24 – Summertime Blues Festival, Nanaimo, Concerts at Harbourfront Plaza and the Blues Underground. www.nanaimoblues.com

Aug. 15 – 17 – Victoria Dragon Boat Festival – Inner Harbour, 704-2500, www.victoriadragonboat.com

Aug. 16 – Festival of Lights, Parksville Community Park. World-class fireworks show to kick-off Kidsfest.

Aug. 17 – Kidfest, Parksville Beach, 954-1189. Sandcastles, entertainers and more. www.kidfest.ca

Aug. 17 – Jazz in the Garden, Milner Gardens, Qualicum Beach, 752-6153. www.milnergardens.org

Aug. 17 – Discovery Passage Boat Rodeo, Campbell River, 286-3161 – Water sport and boating events at Foreshore Park.

Aug. 21 – 31 – Victoria Fringe Festival, 383-2663, www.intrepidtheatre.com – Alternative theatre.

Aug. 23, Ladysmith Show ‘N Shine. www.visit.cowichan.net

Aug. 23 & 24 – Comox Valley Exhibition Fall Fair, Exhibition Grounds, Courtenay, 338-8177. www.cvexhibition.com

Aug. 24 – Arts on the Avenue, Ladysmith. www.visit.cowichan.net

Aug. 29 – 31 – Victoria Classic Boat Festival, Classic sail and power vessels in the Inner Harbour, 385-7766, www.classicboatfestival.ca

Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, Vancouver Island Blues Bash, Victoria. Inner Harbour & various venues, 388-4423, www.vicjazz.bc.ca

Aug. 29 – 31 – Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival. www.visit.cowichan.net

Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 – Port Alberni Salmon Fest, Clutesi Haven Marina. Fishing, foods and entertainment. www.pasalmonfest.com

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 – Saanich Fair, Victoria. Farm exhibits, kids’ events, entertianment, midway, etc., Saanich Fairgrounds. 652-3314, www.saanichfair.ca

Aug. 30 – Sept. 1 – Kitty Coleman Artisans’ Festival, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens, Courtenay. 339-6901, www.woodlandgardens.ca

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1 – Labour Day Celebration, BC Forest Discovery Centre, 715-1113.

Sept. 1 – North Island Cruisers Car Club Car Show, downtown Campbell River.

Sept. 4 – 7 – Alberni District Fall Fair, Port Alberni fairgrounds – Logger sports, agriculture, midway. www.albernifair.com

Sept. 6, Comox Valley KidsFest, Lewis Park, Courtenay, 1-888-357-4471 – Entertainment, food, fun activities for kids of all ages.

Sept. 13 & 14 – Tofino Art in the Gardens, Tofino Botanical Gardens. 726-7755. www.tbgf.org

Sept. 24 to 28 – Qualicum Beach Harvest of Music. Music, workshops, concerts at Old School House Arts Centre and Civic Centre.

Sept. 28 – Haig-Brown Festival & Rivers Day, noon to 4 p.m. in Campbell River, 287-3103.

The area code for all phone numbers listed in this publication is (250)  unless otherwise indicated.

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