Vancouver Island Events 2-24 to 2-26

Some cool and interesting events happening this weekend on beautiful Vancouver Island! Feel free to e-mail me if you have an event coming up in the near future!



Parksville Uncorked (Wine & Food Festival) Feb 23rd - Feb.26th, Together in the common cause of fine wines, decadent edibles, and great company, Parksville's finest beach resorts are proud to sponsor the 4th annual Parksville Uncorked Wine & Food Festival.

Mid-Vancouver Island's Premier Wine and Food Festival

A once a year opportunity to savour and sip while you mingle, mix and learn from renowned chefs, sommeliers, vintners and restaurateurs' from all over British Columbia.

Kick off the event at Parksville Untapped, then enjoy the signature gala tasting event, Swirl, to fascinating Winemaker Dinners and sizzling after-parties, Parksville Uncorked offers something for both the experienced gourmet and those seeking to better appreciate the epicurean delights of wine and food.

Now celebrating its fourth year, Parksville Uncorked continues to grow into one of Vancouver Islands most popular signature events. The 2012 event will be another spectacular line up of succulent culinary offerings and glamorous grape galas.







2012 Campbell River Bald Eagle Festival
Saturday February 25th at the Campbell River Maritime Heritage Center 10am - 4pm.
EagleFest has been a MARS hosted event for 7 years and is sponsored by BC Hydro and the Eagle Radio Station (The Eagle - FM 97.3) . It features programs for children of all ages, from toddlers to seniors. There is a lecture series with notable guest speakers and an opportunity to meet wildlife ambassadors and their handlers, including Otus, the Screech owl, from MARS, and Manwe, the Bald eagle from Pacific Northwest Raptors. It's a chance to discover wildlife viewing and appreciation of our eagle neighbors, how to live with them in THEIR territories and to learn about who is doing what for wildlife in your neighborhood. “Harrison” the Bald eagle mascot is also flying in for the event

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