Music, film, comedy, dance, and visual arts extravaganza at the Science Center

http://www.bumbershoot.com/

Shakespeare festival with performances of ' The Taming of the Shrew', 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Julius Caesar', and 'Timon of Athens'.

http://www.bardonthebeach.org/

Come and experience BC's largest event. With over 800 shows, exhibits, amusement rides, concerts and more, there's something for everyone!

http://www.pne.ca/thefair/index.htm

This year’s Global ComedyFest has grown from a six day event to a ten day extravaganza, jam-packed with uproarious side-splitting performances. Combining bigger venues, shows and names the 2008 Festival is a true international event with the best comic entertainers from all areas of the world.

http://comedyfest.com/

A celebration of the art of cinema, the motion picture industry, and the understanding of other nations.

http://www.viff.org

Aisles of arts and crafts that showcase local artisans

http://www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/

From music to cannon battles, from live parrots to puppetry, the Portland Pirate Festival has something for everyone.

http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com

Providence Festival of Trees is Portland's premier holiday event, where visitors can stroll through a festive village decorated with more than 100 trees, wreaths and holiday vignettes created by local designers, businesses, and volunteers.

http://www.providence.org/oregon/events/festival_of_trees_07

A 4-day celebration that showcases 90 films from around the world, including premiers from renowned directors and awarding $42000 in prizes!

http://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/

Concerts and cultural celebration in Centennial Square

http://www.victoria.ca/2007summerinthesquare

12-day theater festival

http://www.intrepidtheatre.com