Positioning our responsibilities as humans to our more-than-human relatives, our conversations will centre on ancestral teachings informed by Ayetli gadogv - "stand in the middle" a Cherokee perspective of the natural world that has been shared amongst the many generations. From clouds to birds, oceans to quarks, and expansive Cherokee worldview of the living lands […]

Join us for a beautiful Easter Tea with yummy treats and fun snacks along with a proper tea to celebrate. $28 Members $34 Non Members, tickets available March 1st

Our Easter Bunny Hunt is back and will be taking place March 29 – April 1, 2024. Children 17 years and younger will be given a map at the Admission Gate or Information Centre to mark the location of 10 bunnies hiding throughout The Gardens. Completed maps may be turned in at the Information Centre […]

An exhibition of portrait, figurative, and still life paintings in oil...

Teens 13-18 years old, looking for an interesting volunteer opportunity are invited to join the Sidney/North Saanich Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Work on special library and community projects, meet other teens, have fun, boost your resume, and earn volunteer hours. The commitment is one meeting per month until June 2024 with additional meetings as […]

As time travel is currently not an option, the next best thing is to transport yourself and your family and friends to the Vintage, Retro & Collectible Show/Sale at the Mary Winspear Centre, Beacon Avenue, Sidney-by-the-Sea on Easter Sunday! This major event is always a mix of very interesting stuff!! Pre/post war jewelry, 50/60’s vintage […]

Peninsula Celebrations Society and Helmsing Real Estate welcome families to hop over for some fun! children are invited to bring their Easter Baskets to Dominion Brook Park in North Saanich. Find the hidden eggs, visit the Easter bunny, and enjoy games and activities. Fun for the entire family.

Come to the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park to enjoy the work of Lynda Lombardi. More details to come...

Palm Court Orchestra Presents Broadway & Beyond A Tale of Two Cities Kiiri Michelson mezzo soprano Friday, April 5 - 2:00PM Single Adult/Senior $37 Single Student $15 Series Adult/Senior $33 This is a concert that reminds us of the historic significance of New York’s Broadway Theatres and London’s West End. From the earliest times of […]

This is a Panel Presentation with several Master Gardeners. About VIMGA: The Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) is a chapter of the Master Gardeners Association, and international service society of specially trained volunteers who teach science-based sustainable gardening practices to home gardeners. VIMGA is one of the 5 chapters in the British Columbia Association […]

Oral Traditions are at the heart of Indigenous societies and in some instances provide crucial information regarding rights to land, water, and fishing/hunting. The Canadian Supreme Court has said that oral history has the same footing as written history but the Crown has consistently disputed oral history as evidence in court. In this talk, based […]