From the final weekend at the PNE Fair to the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede, there is plenty to do this 2023 Labour Day Weekend in BC.
Explore Cowichan
For those unfamiliar, Cowichan is a district located in beautiful British Columbia’s southern Vancouver Island. Cowichan, when translated from First Nations Coast Salish, means ‘Quw’utsun’ or ‘land warmed by the sun!’ The name is upheld by the expansive options of fun outdoor activities, heightened by the warmed months of the summer. Details
Saanich Fair
Enjoy Western Canada’s Oldest Continuous Agricultural Fair ~ The 155th Saanich Fair on Labour Day Weekend!
September 2-4, 2023 @ 1528 Stellys Cross Rd, Saanichton — Details
Nikkei Matsuri Festival
Enjoy Japanese culture at Nikkei Centre in Burnaby. The cultural festival will have a selection of your favourite Matsuri food, local artisans and vendors.
September 2-4, 2023 @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre – 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby — Details
PNE Fair
Make the PNE Fair your End-of-Summer Tradition with *can’t miss* attractions and entertainment including the SuperDogs, Chinese Acrobats, High Dive Show, Dueling Pianos, Agriculture Displays, Drag Shows, Cooking Demonstrations, Pyro Musical, Exhibits, Home Showcase, and the return of Summer Night Concerts!
August 19 — Sept 4, 2023 @ 2901 Hastings East, Vancouver — Details
Sunshine Music Festival
This is a yearly event that features live music, local food, and artisan booths at the Palm Beach Regional Park during Labour Day weekend.
September 2 – 3, 2023 @ Palm Beach Regional Park, qathet — Details
Victoria Fringe Festival
The 2023 Victoria Fringe features local, national and international artists for 11 days of indie theatre at 5 traditional venues and 4 unconventional venues across the city.
August 23 – September 3, 2023 @ Various lcoations, Victoria — Details
Harrison Sunflower Festival
Enjoy over different varieties of Sunflowers at the annual Harrison Sunflower Festival. Take advantage of the long weekend to see some stunning flowers.
Through September 17, 2023 @ 5039 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz — Details
The Sooke Music and Art Festival
Sooke Music & Arts Festival is a free, family-friendly festival held annually in the heart of Sooke. A unique combination of visual arts and artisans, with the traditional grassy field festival experience, the festival features performances by top provincial acts alongside new and emerging artists.
September 1 – 3, 2023 @ John Phillips Memorial Park, Sooke — Details
Go on a Zipline Adventure
British Columbia is full of fun and wild adventures that are great for people of all ages and abilities. Zipline courses dot the province’s mountains and range from the longest in Canada to short courses designed for beginners. The beautiful mountains that provide so many other adventure activities also allow visitors to enjoy gondola rides up to get the most fantastic views of the areas.
Across BC — Details
Burnaby Village Museum
Visit this cute, historic village and stroll down the streets of the 1920s tram-stop community. Join us for old-fashioned fun complete with games of chance, entertainment, demonstrations, and more!
September 4 @ Burnaby Village Museum, 6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby — Details
Richmond Sunflower Festival
Share #instaworthy moments with family. There are over 20 different varieties of Sunflowers and Dahlias on over 8 acres of land for you to enjoy.
until September 3, 2023 @ Richmond Country Farms, 12900 Steveston Hwy, Richmond — Details
Ahfomad Festival
Enjoy African Heritage Festival of Music and Dance featuring arts, music, and dance, cultural to contemporary, from the African Canadian perspective with performers from the local, national and international arts and culture market from Africa, the Americas and all of the African diaspora.
September 1 to 3 @ Massey Theatre, 735 8th Avenue New Westminster — Details
Sun Peaks Pedal Fest
Both children and adults are welcome at this event to celebrate the joy of cycling.
September 2 to 3 @ Sun Peaks Resort, Sun Peaks — Details
Enjoy Scenic Train Rides
From short, unique trips to multi-day journeys, you can easily find a train ride to suit your desires.
Across BC — Details
TAIWANfest
TAIWANfest returns to the streets of Downtown Vancouver alongside friends from Indonesia and Malaysia to hear, taste, and see the Stories of Independence that lie behind the music, food, and arts.
September 2 to 3 @ Various Venues, Vancouver — Details
See Sunshine Coast
From Howe Sound in the south to Desolation Sound in the north, the 177 kilometer stretch that makes up this area is chock full of adventure activities, historical sites and cultural attractions. — Details
Apple Harvest Days at Davison Orchards
Located in Vernon, this farm has goats, chickens, peacocks, and plenty of fun. Get your fill of apples as u-pick tours happen during September weekends.
September @ Vernon — Details
Cross a Suspension Bridge
With a variety of landscapes, there are opportunities to experience crossing both short and long bridges over rivers and canyons. Accessible by either hiking or visiting a tourist site, those who love suspension bridges will be easily able to find something to enjoy in the province.
Across BC — Details
Kootenay Rockies
From historic sites to adventure activities, hot springs and family activities, fantastic hotels and unique places to eat, there is so much to keep you busy here that you will find you want to return to the area again and again. Details
Nelson Pride Festival
Nelson Pride Festival is happening during the long weekend. This is West Kootenay’s biggest pride celebration! Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in a safe and welcoming way.
August 28 to September 3 @ Various Venues, Nelson — Details
Barkerville Historic Town & Park
Explore over 400 hectares with many heritage buildings and discover more than 150 years of history at this Heritage Property & Park.
@ 81 kilometres (50 miles) east of Quesnel — Details
Plan a trip to the Southern Gulf Islands
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve protects 15 islands that are rich in history and exquisite wilderness. With an impressive amount of natural beauty, comes an impressive amount of activities to keep you and your friends super busy while getting to know these hidden gems. — Details
Chilliwack Corn Maze
Create a memorable and safe farm experience on the 20-acre farm.
@ Greendale Acres, 41905 Yale Road, Chilliwack — Details
Visit a Unique Place
The province of British Columbia offers a wide variety of activities and sights, through diverse landscapes and historical areas. Each area of the province has amazing qualities and places to visit, but for those looking for the truly different, or unique, these destinations may be for you.
Across BC — Details
Peachland Making Waves Mural Festival
The festival features a great lineup of performers and is open to everyone the only requirement being to bring your blanket/chair to take in the free entertainment.
September 2 & 3, 2023 @ Cousins Park, 5672 Beach Avenue, Peachland — Details
Explore Caves and Tunnels
The mainland of British Columbia offers several caves and tunnels, but it is Vancouver Island that is the draw for those who are looking for an underground adventure. There are more than 1000 caves on Vancouver Island alone!
Across BC — Details
Explore the Myro Canyons
Hike or bike through this spectacular landscape enjoying the beautiful scenery, wildflowers, and wildlife. The Canyons are open for day use only.
Myra Canyon Trestle, Kelowna — Details
Indulge Yourself at Hot Springs
Whether you are looking for secluded, undeveloped springs, or those that feature other services and amenities, British Columbia has a multitude of hot springs available for travellers in almost every part of the province. No matter when, we are sure a soak in any of these will be sure to take your troubles away. — Details
Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede
Visit Armstrong to enjoy the annual fall fair extravaganza. It is the largest agricultural fair in western Canada.
August 30 to September 3 2023, 2023 @ Fairgrounds 3371 Pleasant Valley Pd, Armstrong — Details
North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo
The North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo includes amusements, a full exhibit hall, bingo, outdoor and indoor entertainment, three days of BCRA Rodeo, bull riding, light horse show, heavy horse competitions, pony chariot and chuckwagon racing, and trick riders.
September 2 to 4, 2023 @ 677 Barriere Lakes RD Barrière Details
Scenic Drive
With a mixture of ocean, mountains, valleys, lakes, vineyards, waterfalls, orchards and farmland, the highways and byways of the province will take you past some amazing views. A road trip through the province will allow you to experience a little bit of everything.
Across BC — Details
See Attractions in Northern British Columbia
Lose yourself in the multitude of Provincial Parks, or learn about the history of explorers, settlers, and the aboriginal cultures of the province. Experience the great outdoors as it was meant to be, with clean, crisp air and magnificent scenery! — Details