Qualicum Beach All Events
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May 08 to May 13
Milner Gardens has a significant collection of Rhododendrons which reach their peak bloom the last week of April to the middle of May.
Milner Gardens has a significant collection of Rhododendrons which reach their peak bloom the last week of April to the middle of May.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
Jun 15 to Jun 17
Celebrate Dad by showing an interest in his favorite thing - cars. Over 600 custom and classic vehicles are on display throughout the streets of Qualicum Beach. The events on Friday and Saturday also feature a cruise and poker run.
Celebrate Dad by showing an interest in his favorite thing - cars. Over 600 custom and classic vehicles are on display throughout the streets of Qualicum Beach. The events on Friday and Saturday also feature a cruise and poker run.
Jun 24
This annual event involves swimming, biking and running through spectacular west coast scenery. The athleticism may seem intimidating, but the organizers insist this is a great event for first-timers and experienced athletes. Team and individual competitors are welcome. There is even a special division for children.
This annual event involves swimming, biking and running through spectacular west coast scenery. The athleticism may seem intimidating, but the organizers insist this is a great event for first-timers and experienced athletes. Team and individual competitors are welcome. There is even a special division for children.
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Meet, mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching, carving and photographing the beauty of this Artist's Garden. Bonsai artists, potters, live music and silent auction.
Meet, mingle and be inspired by local artists at work. Artists will be painting, sketching, carving and photographing the beauty of this Artist's Garden. Bonsai artists, potters, live music and silent auction.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
Aug 02
Milner Gardens invites you to a picnic on the lawn on BC Day. Come enjoy a day with your family and friends at Milner Gardens.
We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available.
There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy.
Regular admission and membership rates apply.
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Milner Gardens invites you to a picnic on the lawn on BC Day. Come enjoy a day with your family and friends at Milner Gardens.
We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available.
There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy.
Regular admission and membership rates apply.
Open 10:00am to 5:00pm.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 23th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden.
Members only early access Sep 23th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Bring the children for a Jack O'Lantern search and scarecrow trails. Admission by donation. Enjoy soup and scones in the tearoom from 11 am to 3:00 pm.
11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
Bring the children for a Jack O'Lantern search and scarecrow trails. Admission by donation. Enjoy soup and scones in the tearoom from 11 am to 3:00 pm.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach hosts annual One Act Play Festival at the Village Theatre. This Festival brings together enthusiastic participants young and not-so-young from all over Vancouver Island in a juried presentation.
ECHO Players of Qualicum Beach hosts annual One Act Play Festival at the Village Theatre. This Festival brings together enthusiastic participants young and not-so-young from all over Vancouver Island in a juried presentation.
- The Village Theatre Address: 110 W 2nd Ave Qualicum Beach BC CAN V9K 1SB
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A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. Admission by donation. Santa will be here!
The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. All donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up we suggest you bring a flashlight. No reservations taken for the tea room. Golf cart shuttle available for those with mobility issues.
A family oriented festival of lights and music in the Garden. Admission by donation. Santa will be here!
The Gardens will be lit up with thousands of Christmas lights. We have a variety of local musicians performing seasonal music from choral to instrumental, including one sing along evening on opening night. Volunteers from the local library delight children and parents alike with storytelling, and musicians will entertain in the Milner House, decorated in old fashioned Christmas splendour. Guess the number of teddy bears in the gardener's cottage to win a prize or bid on silent auction items. Gift shops and tea room will be open. Home-made jams made from fruits from the garden make tasty gifts. All donations support the garden. Although the Gardens are lit up we suggest you bring a flashlight. No reservations taken for the tea room. Golf cart shuttle available for those with mobility issues.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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10am to 3pm.
Admission by donation. Come enjoy the early spring colour and relax with a cup of tea and scones in the Tearoom.
10am to 3pm.
Admission by donation. Come enjoy the early spring colour and relax with a cup of tea and scones in the Tearoom.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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Admission is by donation for the Annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Revive your garden with a large selection of plants propagated from Milner’s heritage garden. Master gardeners will help answer your plant questions or choose the right plant. Outdoor refreshments are available and the Tea Room will be open from 10 am to 4 pm serving soup, scones and tea. Members only early plant sale access is Friday April 20th from 5 to 7pm. Please show your membership card.
Admission is by donation for the Annual Spring Plant Sale from 10 am to 4 pm. Revive your garden with a large selection of plants propagated from Milner’s heritage garden. Master gardeners will help answer your plant questions or choose the right plant. Outdoor refreshments are available and the Tea Room will be open from 10 am to 4 pm serving soup, scones and tea. Members only early plant sale access is Friday April 20th from 5 to 7pm. Please show your membership card.
- Milner Gardens and Woodland Address: 2179 West Island Highway Qualicum Beach BC Canada V9K 1G1
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Every year the main street of the village is closed to traffic and 6,000 people from Vancouver Island and Vancouver's Lower Mainland visit for this fun-filled family event. Vancouver Island's famous chili cook-off is one of the centrepieces of the Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival where up to 25 teams in their decorated booths compete for the coveted "Peoples Choice Award".
Ice carvers will be at various locations throughout the town where spectators can gather round to watch as they work their magic with chainsaw and chisel on two large blocks of ice. Carvers come from across Western Canada to compete for prizes at this annual event.
Musical entertainment comes from 3 stages situated at various locations around town and music varies from country to, folk to rock, plus there is a “Kids Zone” for the younger set.
Qualicum town offers a unique mix of gift & specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The area is also home to artists and artisans, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios. Qualicum Beach is located on the sheltered eastern shores of Vancouver Island, just 40 km. north of Nanaimo.
Every year the main street of the village is closed to traffic and 6,000 people from Vancouver Island and Vancouver's Lower Mainland visit for this fun-filled family event. Vancouver Island's famous chili cook-off is one of the centrepieces of the Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival where up to 25 teams in their decorated booths compete for the coveted "Peoples Choice Award".
Ice carvers will be at various locations throughout the town where spectators can gather round to watch as they work their magic with chainsaw and chisel on two large blocks of ice. Carvers come from across Western Canada to compete for prizes at this annual event.
Musical entertainment comes from 3 stages situated at various locations around town and music varies from country to, folk to rock, plus there is a “Kids Zone” for the younger set.
Qualicum town offers a unique mix of gift & specialty shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants. The area is also home to artists and artisans, many of whom welcome visitors to their studios. Qualicum Beach is located on the sheltered eastern shores of Vancouver Island, just 40 km. north of Nanaimo.
- Qualicum Beach Address: . Qualicum Beach BC CAN
