Big Leaf Maple Syrup Dinner

December 28, 2011 by Bill Jones  

February 11, 2012 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm In tribute to the local Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival, Deerholme Farm will be presenting a special menu of treats based on the unique island treat. Appetizers: Maple-smoked Sockeye Salmon Maple-caramalized onion tarte with local goats cheese   Terrine of Chicken, soy, maple and leeks – served [...]

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Salt Spring Island Seedy Saturday

December 28, 2011 by Bill Jones  

Saturday February 11, 2012          10-3 Farmer’s Institute, 351 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island Seedy Friday, Saturday & Sunday February 10-12th Friday Film Night, February 11th 6:30 TBA Seedy Saturday, February 12th, 10 am to 3 pm A full hall of Seeds, Plants, Farms, Food Vendors & Presentations TBA Admission $4 (kids free) Sunday, February 13th, 9:30 [...]

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Victoria Tea Festival

December 28, 2011 by Bill Jones  

Saturday, February 18th, 2012 – Sunday, February 19th, 2012 Saturday 12-5pm Sunday 11am-4pm The Victoria Tea Festival – the largest public tea exhibition in North America! Whether you are a tea newbie or a tea aficionado, you will not be disappointed at this weekend event. Discover a world of tea from the traditional to the [...]

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Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival

December 28, 2011 by Bill Jones  

Saturday February 4, 2012 Duncan Forest Discovery Center 2892 Drinkwater Road North Cowichan, BC (Duncan) 250 715 1113 10:00 am – 4:30 pm   Taste maple syrup from Vancouver Island at the Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival!   Visitors are invited to participate in mini-workshops facilitated by experienced maple syrup producers, including tapping demonstrations, presentations, and [...]

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Vancouver Wine Festival

December 12, 2011 by Bill Jones  

Feb. 27-March 4, 2012 The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, will run from February 27th to March 4th, 2012. The Playhouse Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine festival events in the world. In 2012, the Theme Region will be Chile and the Global Focus, Cabernet(s). The Festival [...]

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