Whether you are planning to stay up late or set your alarm clock to rouse you for a very early morning on April 29th, the Wickaninnish Inn Culinary team will ensure you have more memories than just Kate’s dress from the Royal Wedding. Think classic high tea with fresh, local Tofino flavours and you start…
Category: Vancouver Island Events
Wine Islands Vintners Association Tasting
Spring is upon us and the team and I are busily planning the third annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine July 21-24, 2011. The schedule-in-progress is listed on the website www.victoriataste.com/2011-calendar-of-events and ticket sales will begin in May. Stay tuned for further details! If you’re interested in doing a whole lotta wine tasting…
Shellfish Festival Oyster Shucking Contest
Represent BC at the 2011 World Invitational Oyster Shucking Championship during the PEI Shellfish Festival in Charlottetown, PEI this September! Grand Prize: A return flight to Charlottetown, PEI to compete in the 2011 World Invitational Oyster Shucking Championship departing Friday, September 16 until Monday, September 19 plus $500 to spend as you like. BC Shellfish Festival…
Win one of two weekend getaways to the BC Shellfish Festival
Shellfish lovers have the chance at winning one of two getaway contests to the BC Shellfish Festival this June in the seaside town of Comox to enjoy all the sights, sounds and flavours at the largest shellfish festival on the West Coast. Contest#1 – Not open to residents of Vancouver Island Two return tickets on…
Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild and Tourism Tofino Unveil Details of First Annual “Feast! Tofino-Ucluelet” Culinary Celebration
In Partnership with EAT Magazine and Global BC Slated for May 2011 Event Series Features Acclaimed Chefs Showcasing West Coast Vancouver Island’s Sustainable Seafood The Tofino-Ucluelet Culinary Guild (TUCG) www.tucg.ca and Tourism Tofino www.tourismtofino.com today unveiled the details of “Feast! Tofino-Ucluelet” (www.FeastBC.com) — a month-long series of culinary events to be held in the West Coast Vancouver…
BC Shellfish Festival
The BC Shellfish Festival is extremely pleased to announce the lineup for the Chefs’ Dinner on Friday, June 17, 2011 at the historic Filberg Lodge & Park. This year’s dinner will bring in chefs from far and wide with a passion for preparing sustainably raised shellfish to treat 200 guests to a truly authentic taste…
Shaken and Stirred – USA takes on Canada
The ultimate Battle of the Chefs unfolds as The Fairmont Newport Beach’s Executive Chef, Chad Blunston challenges The Fairmont Empress’ Executive Sous Chef Ken Nakano in an international rival. Each skilled chef will be challenged to create five decadent courses, paired with five masterful classic cocktails. Chefs Blunston and Nakano will be judged on gastronomic…
Tofino’s Wickaninnish Inn Hosts the Macallan Whisky for A Unique and Rare Week-End
Dubbed “The Rolls-Royce of Single Malts”, The Macallan will make its way west to Tofino’s iconic Relais & Chateaux property, the Wickaninnish Inn, on March 5th for the very first whisky-themed week-end at the Inn, appropriately named Whisky at the Wick. Whisky at the Wick, the two-night vacation package, is designed for whisky lovers to…
The 2011 Victoria Whisky Festival
Friday, January 21st, 2011 – Evening The Grand Morrison Bowmore Tasting Morrison Bowmore Ambassador Jamie Mackenzie will lead the attendees through a variety of single malts from the smokey Islay Bowmore, through the weightier Highland Glen Garioch to the lighter lowland profile of Auchentoshan. The Grand Bruichladdich Distillery Tasting The Festival is very pleased to…
NYE in Comox at the Old House Village
Celebrate New Years Eve, at the Old House Village Hotel and Spa, with a seven course gourmet dinner, live entertainment by 5Play, party favours, and champagne at midnight Chef Larsen has created an amazing menu below and has paired it with entertainment all night long, to provide you with a once in a lifetime culinary experience. Don’t miss…
Pine Mushroom and Crab Dinner
Saturday, October 30 · 5:00pm – 11:30pm Deerholme Farm – Pine Mushroom and Dungeness Crab Dinner MENU Crab and pine mushroom roll with fresh wasabi Crab croquette with tomato and pine mushroom compote Vietnamese rice noodle salad with crab, pine mushrooms and sunflower sprouts Heirloom tomato and crab soup with pine mushroom and soy froth…
Art of the Cocktail
On the weekend of October 16th Victoria’s Crystal Garden will emerge as the city’s Temptation Island. The Art of the Cocktail will showcase some of the world’s finest spirits created by Brand Ambassadors and local restaurants and lounges. Just think, all this cocktail culture, all under one roof! Flavour Fashion: The bitters are back! The…
Mara Jernigan Crab Boil, Chicken Fry and Going Away Party
Oct. 11 at Cobble Hill Hall Also a Cittaslow Cowichan fundraising event. Tickets are $25 available at True Grain, Affinity Guesthouse, Mara, Geoff at CVRD or call 250 748 7430
The Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival Announces 2010 Festival Dates
Cowichan Region announces that September 18 to Sunday September 19, 2010 will be the festival dates. The Festival offers an assortment of the area’s best wines and ciders, unique farm-fresh delights from organic farms, live entertainment, green Earth seminars, and hand-blown glass ware. To spend your day at the festival simply follow the detailed map…
MOUNT WASHINGTON ALPINE FOOD FEST
Pictures from 2009 Mt. Washington Food Festival From September 3 to 5, 2010, Vancouver Island’s Mount Washington Alpine Resort located three hours and 30 minutes north of Victoria, BC, celebrates the finest of Island fare at the Mount Washington Alpine Food Festival. With products from the farms, ranches, waters, and kitchens of the Comox Valley…
Victoria’s North Saanich Flavour Trail
On August 21 and 22, 2010, the 4th Annual North Saanich Flavour Trail will take place in Victoria, BC. North Saanich, one of the newest and fastest growing Agritourism regions on Vancouver Island, is located 25 minutes north of downtown Victoria. Surrounded on three sides by ocean shores, North Saanich is known for its agriculture,…
Update on Victoria Taste starting tomorrow
Taste uncorks with The Main Event at Crystal Garden in downtown Victoria this Thursday evening. Victoria is known for its many impassioned chefs, winemakers, fishers, cheesemakers and more who are the heart of a distinctive culinary scene. Many of these trailblazers will be hosting seminars and events during the four-day summer festival. www.victoriataste.com/2010-schedule-of-events David Mincey,…
Comox Valley Shellfish Festival June 2010
The Comox Valley Shellfish Festival is expecting their largest turnout yet for the two-day festival starting on June 19th. The Gala Evening Dinner kicks things off at the historic Filberg Lodge where 200 people will be treated to the culinary delights of some of BC’s top chefs. This event sold-out by the end of May….
Comox Shellfish Festival – Oyster Shucking and Beer Gardens
Sunday, June 20th things get shucking Festival Day at Comox Marina Park The party continues on Sunday, June 20th at Comox Marina Park with tasting booths featuring shellfish delicacies as well as desert treats, a beer garden and the much anticipated Oyster Shucking Contest. Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is open…
Rocky Creek Winery’s Pig Roast
July 1 Pig Roast in the Vineyard Canada Day – July 1 at 6 PM, $100 Per Person, everything included! I’m hoping for a wonderful sunny day, but am prepared in case….. We will have you come ready to eat in the vineyard so please no heels that day. It’s a casual but elegant picnic. So wear…
