Vancouver Island Ringing Cedars Reader’s Gathering

Sat, Sept 12th 2026
⏰ 12 – 3pm PST
Kitty Coleman Beach Provincial Park
6120 Whitaker Rd, Courtenay, V9J 1V7
British Columbia (Get directions)

Website:
https://bcparks.ca/kitty-coleman-beach-park/

British Columbia Ambassadors Ariane Telishewsky and Stephan Guenette are hosting an outdoor Ringing Cedars live readers meet at Kitty Coleman’s Beach Provincial Park.

Meet us at the park’s oceanfront pagoda, where we will enjoy gulf island and mountain range views.  Connect, chat, and hike with local readers.  Bring your own pic-nic and enjoy lunch by the ocean!

The Park Includes:
– picnic benches
– washrooms
– dish washing station
– drinkable water station
– free parking

Schedule:
– Meet & greet readers
– BYO picnic
– Seed exchange (bring viable seed packs with dates on them)
– Book draw: win brand new copy of Book 1!
– 20 minute forest hike: visit an 800 yr old ancient Douglas tree on site (the oldest Doug Fir in the valley!)

Contact Ariane @arianeteli on Telegram for questions