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Creative Spaces: Garden and Studio Tour, organized by the Cortes Island Museum and Archives Society, is planned for June 20, 2026. More information to come. Artwork by Karen McDiarmid Contact Cortes Island Museum by email at cimas@cortesmuseum.com or by phone … Continued

July 18, 2026! Smelt Bay Provincial Park Parade begins at 11 a.m. Cortes Day is a beloved annual community celebration with over 70 years of tradition, bringing together locals and visitors together for a full day of fun, food, music, … Continued

Love Fest Tickets & T-Shirts NOW ON SALE! Early Bird pricing NOW in effect: Adult – $40 Family – $80 Youth – $30 Tickets are ON SALE at the Co-op, Cortes Market, Squirrel Cove General, and the Gorge Marina Store. … Continued

Saturday, July 19, 2025 Smelt Bay Parade starts at 11 a.m. If you are interested in setting up a booth at the next Cortes Day, contact the SCCA at 250-935-0015. Organized by the SCCA visit mansonhall.org for updates Cortes Day … Continued

Creative Spaces Tour, an annual event organized by the Cortes Island Museum, is planned for the last weekend of June, Saturday, June 28, 2025. More news about this event will be posted later.

Cortes Island Seafest, with location planned for the Smelt Bay Park, will take place at Manson’s Hall, still on Saturday, May 17, starting at 11 AM. A shuttle from the Cortes ferry in Whaletown, with meeting times at 9:45 and … Continued