Events Calendar
A listing of events and happenings with Raincoast Conservation Foundation

Stories from the Magic Canoe, Victoria on November 21st
This November we are inviting you to an evening conversation with author Briony Penn, Raincoast’s Brian Falconer, and photographer Alex Harris, hosted by CBC’s Bob McDonald. They’ll share stories about one of North America’s most important Indigenous leaders, Wa’xaid, Cecil Paul and the watershed he helped protect. Get your ticket ...
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Join Raincoast and Surfrider on the beach this summer
Join us at Ross Bay, Victoria, Saturday August 24th, 11am to 1pm. From a young age, I was always drawn to the water. To me, it was more than just an essential resource, but a source of joy as I investigated intertidal zones and played in the waves. As time ...
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One night only – Patagonia’s Artifishal screening at the University of Victoria
Join us on Tuesday, August 27, at 7:00 pm for a film screening of Patagonia’s documentary, Artifishal, at the University of Victoria’s Cinecenta theatre located in the Student Union Building. Artifishal examines the harmful effects hatcheries and fish farms have on wild salmon populations, and as a result how ecosystems ...
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One Shot for Coastal Carnivores set to open at Audain Art Museum in Whistler
This December the last showing of our One shot for Coastal Carnivores photography exhibit will open at the Audain Art Museum in Whistler, Saturday 8th December. We will announce some exciting news about our efforts with Coastal First Nations to permanently end commercial trophy hunting in the Great bear Rainforest ...
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Join Raincoast in Victoria to view this unique exhibit and help us stop commercial trophy hunting
After a fantastic launch in Vancouver we are looking forward to sharing our One Shot for Coastal Carnivores show with our home crowd in Victoria. We hope to see you at one of the nights at the Bateman Centre; there are three great opportunities to join us. With less than ...
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A night to celebrate women in conservation
Although science has traditionally been a male-dominated field, my motivation to pursue it came largely from women I read about and watched on TV. Jane Goodall and Rosalind Franklin were early inspirations, having paved the way for female scientists today. My current mentors are nowadays all around me; I work ...
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Join us at the Karen Cooper Gallery on Granville Island
On the 23rd of October we launch the One Shot for Coastal Carnivores exhibit in Vancouver. Contributing photographer Karen Cooper will be hosting us at her gallery on Granville Island. The video below gives you a sense of both Karen’s work and the first space in which you’ll be able ...
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Unique wildlife photography collection coming this fall
Raincoast has long recognized the value of photography as a tool to inspire and so we are excited to announce that this fall we’ll be unveiling a unique photographic exhibit - One Shot for Coastal Carnivores. Donated pieces will be auctioned to support efforts to permanently end trophy hunting throughout ...
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Safeguard Coastal Carnivores with Patagonia Vancouver, August 9
The Raincoast Conservation Foundation and Coastal First Nations are working together to help end the trophy hunting of all large carnivores in the Great Bear Rainforest. We have already acquired the trophy hunting rights in approximately 30,000 square kilometres of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest, permanently ending commercial trophy hunting of ...
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BC Bear Day, April 7, Capilano University
Come celebrate BC Bear Day this Saturday. Raincoast and its partners are hosting a free family friendly event for the community to learn more about bears. Join us this Saturday, April 7th from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Join us for a free family afternoon, rain or shine! Bring the family for ...
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