Author Events in and around Victoria, BC

Check Calendar (below) and purchase autographed copies
of authors' books/products at the following events  . . .

At any time, please feel free to call us if you would like to purchase books

2010 Shows - in progress

January:

February:

March: 2009

50+ Active Living Celebration 2009
 March 13 - 10 - 4 Pearkes Arena, Victoria, BC - Sponsored by Senior Living Magazine  more

April: 

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) 
Season: April 1- October 25 (5 days/wk)

Robert's 10th Season - 9 am - 5:00pm (official times varies with the seasons - vendors may leave/stay dependant on weather/tourist conditions but Robert usually works Wed-Sun and packs up around 5.

Come meet Victoria's most popular and approachable author who loves to talk history when he's not selling books.

We will also deliver books to your hotel if you arrive and the market is not on due to weather conditions etc. If you're planning a visit to our lovely city of Victoria, BC, this historical and beautiful market venue with it's backdrop of restored historical buildings - originally the site of Fort Victoria - and views of our famous harbour ... and Robert (of course!) are worth the visit!  

Robert's spot is across Gov't St. from The Bay Centre and opposite Irish Times Pub as it has been for four years now.  Look for his two large posters.

NB: All dates may be 'weather permitting' 

May:

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)

 

June: 

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)

Sidney Street Market - June ? - August 27 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic.  Rain or not, but books don't like it so we may cancel at last minute!

July: 

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)

July 1st - Gorge Picnic -  Family celebration along the Gorge from Tillicum to Craigflower Bridge - all day. Joyce is with the vendors along the pathway.

25th - St. Mark's Street Fair - 8:30 - 3pm - Qualicum Beach, BC Joyce will be "On the Street"!

Sidney Street Market - June 4 - August 27 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic.  Rain or not, but books don't like it! Joyce sets up and Robert comes from Bastion Market.

Peninsula Country Market - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.

 

August:

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)

Sidney Street Market - June  - August 26 - 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Thursday evening - Beacon Ave. is closed to traffic.  If it rains ... books don't like it so we may not attend!

Peninsula Country Market - 10 - 2pm - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.

 

September:

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (except week of Sept. 20-27)

 Peninsula Country Market - 10 - 2pm - Saanich Fairgrounds - Joyce attends this market numerous times over summer and always carries copies signed by Robert.

 

October:

Bastion Square Public Market (outdoor/city centre) (see April for details)
As weather permits and until Robert gets too cold!!

BCTLA Conference, Victoria, BC (Teacher-Librarian Conf.) - October 22/23.

Lecture - CFUW, Sidney, BC (Canadian Fed. of University Women) - October 27.

 

November: Christmas Shows for next 6 weeks

Fri - Sun. Nov. 6, 7, 8 - Nanaimo Professional (Christmas) Show - Beban Pk, Nanaimo, BC (3 days)

Thurs - Sun. Nov. 12, 13,14.15  - Christmas Chaos - Cowichan Centre - Duncan, BC (4 days)

Fri - Sun. Nov. 20, 21, 22  - Chilliwack Christmas Craft Market - Heritage Park (3 days)

Thurs - Sun. Nov. 26, 27, 28, 29 - Kris Kringle Craft Market  Qualicum, BC (4 days)  

 

December:

Fri - Sun. Dec. 4, 5, 6 - A Touch of Salt Spring - Panorama Leisure Ctr, N. Saanich, BC (3 days)

Fri - Sun. Dec. 11, 12, 13 - Last Chance Craft Show - Mary Winspear, Sidney

Thank you for your support, 2009 was our 11th year of producing quality books for you and your family!