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November 2026
November 13, 2026 to December 23, 2026
Cowichan Valley Arts & Culture
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley (Chemainus Theatre Festival)
Chemainus Theatre Festival's holiday production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley, a warm Pride and Prejudice sequel by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon. Runs November 13 to December 23, 2026.
November 19, 2026 to November 29, 2026
Nanaimo Arts & Culture
Cedar & Yellow Point Country Christmas Arts Tour
A free, self-guided studio tour through Cedar and Yellow Point where visitors meet local artists and shop handmade holiday gifts across festive late-November weekends.
November 27, 2026 to November 29, 2026
Pacific Rim Festivals
Tofino Oyster Festival
Tofino's oldest-running festival celebrates Clayoquot Sound oysters over three November days, with the Mermaid's Ball, an Oyster Festival Gala and the family-friendly Shucker's Showdown.
November 28, 2026
Greater Victoria Community
Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade
The 43rd Peninsula Co-op Santa Claus Parade lights up Sidney with illuminated floats, marching bands and Santa on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Free to watch, presented by the Greater Victoria Festival Society.
November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026
Comox Valley Markets
Cumberland WinterFaire
The Cumberland WinterFaire holiday market fills three downtown Cumberland venues on November 28 and 29, 2026, with 75+ artisan vendors, homemade food and festive music. Admission by donation; proceeds support the Cumberland Museum & Archives.