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2nd Annual Sunshine Coast Art & Words Festival

Gibsons Public Market 473 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons, BC, Canada

Come to the Gibsons Public Market on the Sunshine Coast August 10-14 to enjoy literary readings paired with an art exhibit, writers' and artists workshops and more.

Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts

Rockwood Pavilion 5511 Shorncliffe Ave, Sechelt, BC, Canada

Join Canada’s longest running summer gathering of Canadian writers and readers, featuring established literary stars and exciting, new voices… with opportunities for writers and readers to mingle amidst Rockwood’s heritage gardens.

Seaside Art, Photography & Book Fair

Sunshine Coast artists, photography and authors will be showcasing and selling their work at this free event at the Seaside Centre, 5790 Teredo Street, Sechelt, BC. There will be literary readings and art workshops. Artists and Photographers include: Roger Handling Kasia Krolikowska Paula O’Brien Paddy Meade Kevin Wells Vash Step and his Sunshine Coast photography […]

Free

Elephant Mountain Lit Fest

Elephant Mountain Lit Fest will be sparking literary flames in Nelson, BC from September 11 - 17, 2023. We are a festival with events for both readers and writers, with workshops, readings, panels, blue pencil sessions and more. Learn more here.

Write on Bowen Festival for Readers & Writers

Bowen Island Public Library 430 Bowen Island Trunk Rd, Bowen Island, BC, Canada

This annual festival brings together readers and writers and all lovers of the spoken and written word. We gather on idyllic Bowen Island to spend two days engaged in stimulating writing workshops, facilitated by professional writers, authors, poets, screenwriters and others. We feature special events including author readings, panel discussions and other activities.

Poetry Bus! Celebrating the 27th Year of Poetry in Transit

UBC Robson Square 800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC, Canada

In partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, Read Local BC presents the launch of this year’s Poetry In Transit campaign at Word Vancouver. Now celebrating its 27th year, this beloved community-engagement project displays the work of ten BC poets on public transit vehicles throughout the province. Join us to hear a selection of the featured […]

Free

Victoria Festival of Authors

Langham Court Theatre 805 Langham Court, Victoria, BC, Canada

Since 2016, Victoria Festival of Authors (VFA) has been the largest celebration of books and book lovers on Vancouver Island. Each fall we invite authors from our region and beyond to share their books and ideas with Victoria’s readers. We showcase established and emerging poets, prose writers, and other storytellers, with artistic achievement, creative innovation […]

Whistler Writers Festival

Fairmont Chateau Whistler 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, Canada

The annual Whistler Writers Festival is Oct. 12 to 15, 2023 in Whistler. Hear the newest, enthralling works from favourite local, Canadian, and international authors, connect with literary agents and publishers, take workshops, and enjoy live music. Select events available online. Visit whistlerwritersfest.com for the latest information & tickets. Tickets on sale August 21, 2023. […]

Children’s Graphic Novel Writing & Illustration Festival

Eighth & Eight Creative Spaces (Massey Theatre) 735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster, BC, Canada

Do you know any children who aspire to create their own illustrated characters and bring them to life through a comic or graphic novel? Join award-winning and Emmy nominated animation director, and acclaimed author and illustrator Jeff Chiba Stearns as he shows students aged six to twelve fun and innovative ways to tell stories through […]

$99

10th Anniversary of BC Book Day

WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 WHAT: BC Book Day invites British Columbians to celebrate the province’s book & magazine publishers, authors, illustrators, bookstores, libraries, festivals, and literary prizes that connect us with local stories. GOAL: To raise awareness among government and the general public of BC’s publishing ecosystem and its cultural and economic contributions. WHO: BC Book Day is coordinated […]