This December, Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island invites you to Pancakes & Pajamas Campbell River, a festive holiday fundraiser in support of Q̓ʷalayu House.

Enjoy a delicious brunch, festive activities, fun family photo opportunities, and a special visit from Santa, all while supporting Island kids and families.

Event details
Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 1999 14th Ave, Campbell River
Dress code: Pajamas or festive wear encouraged

Ticket info
$35 (13 years old +)
$15 (3–12 years old)
Free for children two and under

Moss & Mountain Outdoor Co. and The Shipyard Project are coming together to host a holiday market in Downtown Campbell River throughout December.

We're bringing together local artisans, makers, wineries, and breweries to create an unmissable holiday atmosphere Downtown. We'll have a food truck on site, as well as live music throughout the market and giveaways!

The market will be open for the first 3 weekends of December and run from 4pm-8pm on Fridays and 10am-2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Discovery Singers presents their winter performance Saturday, December 05, 2026
Campbell River United Church
Show at 6:30pm (doors at 6:00pm)

“Northern Echo” will highlight contemporary music celebrating the strength of Canadian female and two-spirit performers, collaborators, and arrangers. You will hear popular selections from Sarah McLachlan, Jeremy Dutcher, Nelly Furtado and more!

Featuring musical guests Wes Underhill and Alley McCulloch, Discovery Singers will be joined again by their wonderful band:

Keith Goddard, guitar
Dylan Gordan, bass
Tim Petkau, piano
Corijn de Roo, percussion
Ben Verkerk, saxophone

This event will be the perfect start...

ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Storyteller Dennis Hawkins-Bogle will share his stories of living & working in Canada's most northern civilian community. Sometimes raw, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, his stories will allow you to reflect passionately about the human experience.

Written and performed by Dennis Hawkins-Bogle. Directed and staged by Heather Gordon-Murphy.

Have a writing project that needs a fresh start? Whether you're working on fiction, nonfiction or family history, this four-part workshop will help you reconnect with your manuscript, generate new ideas and build momentum for a productive year of writing. Led by experienced writers and instructors Jeanette Taylor and Margo McLoughlin, the sessions will explore what makes stories memorable, with a particular focus on bringing characters to life. Through guided discussions, practical writing exercises and opportunities to share work with fellow writers, participants will gain fresh perspectives and renewed enthusiasm for their projects. The workshop offers a supportive, collaborative environment,...