Strathcona Wilderness Institute

05/29/2026

Please note that we have not published a schedule for our June Events yet, but they can be found on our Website Events page.
https://strathconapark.org/swi-events/
However, we apologize that there was in error in the contact email - an “a” disappeared.

The CORRECT email is [email protected]

05/21/2026

Announcement: Our Season Opener -June 7th

The first workshop in the SWI “Discovering our Biodiversity" Series this will take place on June 7th . “Smartphone Photography”, with experienced photographer Darrell Tomkins.

Join Darrell to find out how to masterfully record the wonderful spring blooms in Paradise Meadows. Meet at 10:00 am in the Ruth Masters Nature Hall in the Strathcona Park Wilderness Centre at the Paradise Meadows Trailhead. There is a small registration fee of $10. To ins out more and to register please email us at [email protected].

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

04/22/2026

April 22nd @ 7pm - We have a FREE Presentation before our AGM by Eryn Tombu-Haigh on her ascents of all 53 of the “6000 ft” Peaks on Vancouver Island.

Everyone is welcome to attend. There will be snacks and refreshments. The event will be held at the Evergreen Lounge, Filberg Centre, Courtenay.

For more information please visit our website at: strathconapark.org

04/10/2026

TONIGHT 7pm - VIMFF 2026 Film Festival Courtenay Screening
Online Ticket Sales close at Noon, any remaining tickets will be sold out at the door first come first serve.

All ticket holders have a chance to win Draw prizes from the following local businesses:
- Beaufort Cycles
- Blue Toque Sports
- Cumberland Brewing Co.
- Frontrunners
- Mountain City Cycle
- Trail Bicycles

Ticket sales and more information at: strathconapark.org
We hope you enjoy the show.

Photo: From the film "The Guidebook."

04/06/2026

Here is a sneak peak of the films for this coming Fridays Film Festival, April 10th, 7pm.
We have 9 films to show totaling 2 hours. A picture from each is posted and full details about the films can be found on our website if you would like to read about them ahead of time.

Ticket Sales and More Information at: strathconapark.org/swi-events

Film Line Up:
- 60 Wheels of Winter
- One Step Ahead
- Becky Bates, not a running story
- Embers
- Lenin Peak
- Fish for the Future
- The Guidebook
- Still Rider
- TDL - The Crossing of the Laurentians

03/16/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our last fundraiser, The Mountain Legacy Project! Next up we are hosting the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) on Friday April 10th, 2026 from 7pm – 9:30pm (Doors Open 6:30pm).

Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay.
Adults $20 Online, $25 At the Door
$15 Student (Valid ID) and Youth (16 & Under)
Last year ticket sales sold out, get yours in advance!

The program features some of the best thought-provoking and action-packed, mountain films about climbing, snowsports, biking, the environment and more!

For more information and to purchase tickets to the show please visit: strathconapark.org

03/06/2026

Friday Night - March 6th, 7pm
Stan Hagen Theatre, NIC, Courtenay

We hope you join us as Strathcona Wilderness Institute holds a fundraising presentation by Mary Sanseverino on the University of Victoria’s Mountain Legacy Project. Expect a historical and modern image-rich evening of lively discussion centred on mountains, why they matter to us, and how we can turn mountain awe and awareness into mountain advocacy and action.

More info on our website at: strathconapark.org
Ticket Sales close at Noon on Friday, any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.

Tickets: Adults $20 (Online), $25 (At the Door). Students (Valid ID) and Youth (16 and Under) $10.