Gluten-Free Events Calendar

If it’s gluten free and happening in Victoria, Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands, you’ll find it listed here! From tastings to contests, farmer’s markets to food trucks – this is your calendar to Gluten-Free Paradise!  Join Victoria’s Gluten-Free Foodies and add a new restaurant – and possibly a new gluten-free friend – to your repertoire!

Jun
18
Tue
Kids Meet Up Group @ Kids Meet Up
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

celiac summer camp WPThe Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is pleased to announce that a Kids Meet Up Group will convene on Tuesday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m at BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver in Room KO – 155. See Map.

The evening will involve crafts and/or other activities for the kids as well as a visit from some of the hospital’s therapy dogs. We hope these activities will help get us all chatting and getting to know each other better.

This group is for children ages 5 – 12 and it is not a support group, but rather is a place for positive peer relations for kids and their parents.

There will be no cost for members. Non-members are welcome and are asked to contribute $5 for the cost of materials.

This is a free-from food event. Please refrain from bringing snacks or food as we want the group to be inclusive of those with food allergies & sensitivities

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please RSVP to Jasmine at celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca if you are able to attend.

info@vancouverceliac.ca(604) 736-2229 • (877) 736-2240 toll-free within British Columbia 

The Vancouver Chapter is proposing to have a meet up group for teens ages 13 – 18 as well. We would like to assess interest in this. If you could also respond to this email to let us know if your teenager would like to meet up with other teens with celiac disease, we would appreciate hearing from you. Contact celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca

Oct
6
Sun
Celiac Kids – Victoria & Westshore Meet Up @ Beckwith Park
Oct 6 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Celiac Kids Victoria copLooking for an opportunity for your celiac or gluten-free kids to hang out with kids just like them?

Are you wanting to meet families like yours, to care and share, ask questions and just to connect with others in our community?

Then you’re invited to the inaugural Celiac Kids – Victoria & Westshore Meet Up on Sunday, October 6 from 12:30 – 2pm at Beckwith Park at 857 Beckwith Avenue.


Beckwith Park Victoria Kids Meet UpSuper casual!

• Meet by the playground.
• Bring your own food & drink, and if you feel inspired, bring something to share.
• Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to make yourself comfortable.
• Soccer ball, scooters, skipping ropes or anything for the kids to play or do would be welcome!

Questions? Contact Anna!

Ask to join the Celiac Kids – Victoria & Westshore Closed Facebook Group
Ask to join Celiac Parents and Parents of Celiacs Closed Facebook Group

Oct
7
Mon
Kids Meet Up Group @ BC Children’s Hospital
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

celiac summer camp WPThe Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is pleased to announce that a Kids Meet Up Group will convene on Monday, October 7 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m at BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver. See Map.

The evening will involve crafts and/or other activities for the kids as well as a visit from some of the hospital’s therapy dogs. We hope these activities will help get us all chatting and getting to know each other better.

This group is for children ages 5 – 12 and it is not a support group, but rather is a place for positive peer relations for kids and their parents.

There will be no cost for members. Non-members are welcome and are asked to contribute $5 for the cost of materials.

This is a free-from food event. Please refrain from bringing snacks or food as we want the group to be inclusive of those with food allergies & sensitivities

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Please RSVP to Jasmine at celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca if you are able to attend.

info@vancouverceliac.ca(604) 736-2229 • (877) 736-2240 toll-free within British Columbia 

The Vancouver Chapter is proposing to have a meet up group for teens ages 13 – 18 as well. We would like to assess interest in this. If you could also respond to this email to let us know if your teenager would like to meet up with other teens with celiac disease, we would appreciate hearing from you. Contact celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca

Dec
12
Thu
Christmas Crafts & Cookies for Celiac Kids in Vancouver @ BC Children’s Hospital
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sugar cookies decorated by kidsThe BC Chapter of the Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association is pleased to announce a Christmas Crafts & Cookies Meet Up on Thursday December 12th 6-8pm at BC Children’s Hospital, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver. See Map.

This group is for children ages 5 – 12 and it is not a support group, but rather is a place for positive peer relations for kids and their parents.

The cookies and decorating supplies have been generously donated by Jenna – owner of Delish Gluten Free Bakery.

Please RSVP to Jasmine at celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca by no later than December 5th so that we know how many supplies we need. You’ll be provided with the exact room number on the bottom floor of the Ambulatory Building (Starbucks & GI building) at that time.

Free for CCA members. $5 for non-members.

info@vancouverceliac.ca(604) 736-2229 • (877) 736-2240 toll-free within British Columbia 

The Vancouver Chapter is proposing to have a meet up group for teens ages 13 – 18 as well. We would like to assess interest in this. If you could also respond to this email to let us know if your teenager would like to meet up with other teens with celiac disease, we would appreciate hearing from you. Contact celiackidsconnect@vancouverceliac.ca