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!

Apr
27
Sat
Taco Revolution Gluten-Free Food Truck @ John Barsby School
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Taco-Revolution copyFind Taco Revolution 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck parked at John Barsby School in Nanaimo for Earth’s Day celebrations!

Learn more about the event here.

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Taco Revolution’s tortillas are prepared fresh daily at their dedicated gluten-free facility, made with Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free, non-GMO corn flour! Authentic Guajillo, Ancho, Achiote, Chipotle spices and cocao are imported from dedicated facilities in Mexico. All other ingredients are sourced fresh, and as locally as possible from cod to cilantro, carrots to tomatoes! No gluten is allowed on the food truck – full stop! Love, love, love the Revolution!

Taco Revolution tacos are so good you will want them every day, and that’s possible: Keep tabs on Taco Revolution no matter where they go!

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Taco Revolution caters birthday parties, Christmas parties, corporate events, weddings and any kind of public and private events.

Bring the Taco Revolution to your event. They can can take care of your guests with their “All-you-can-eat taco parties”. Basically, it’s like having an open bar, but with tacos! Our prices typically range from $15 to $20 per person depending on the menu.

Easy is their middle name! Taco Revolution  provides all necessary biodegradable service ware (plates, napkins, forks, etc.) and for an extra cost we can provide non-alcoholic drinks as well. Let us give you the peace of mind you deserve during your event!

We’d love to hear about your upcoming event. Let them know the desired date, the proposed number of attendees and your preferred budget. uprise@tacorevolution.ca or call 250-244-6492

Taco Revolution serves in Victoria, Duncan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cedar, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and anywhere in between.
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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

 

Sep
10
Sat
Grimm’s Fine Foods @ Victoria Cheese and Meat Artisan Food and Beverage Festival
Sep 10 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

Victoria Cheese and Meat Festival ig LogoVictoria Cheese and Meat Artisan Food and Beverage Festival

  • DATE: Saturday, September 10 11:00 am to 9:00 pm with tastings at 11am, 3pm & 7pm
  • INFO & TICKETS: victoria.cheeseandmeatfestival.com
  • VENUE: Car Shop at Bayview (253 Esquimalt Road – access via Catherine Street)
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  • Explore the smell, tastes, and textures of the Cheese and Meat Festival. Taste your way through international and local artisan food and liquor samples.  All guests will be given a small charcuterie board upon entry that will allow for samples to be placed on the board while vendors describe their offerings. The Festival also showcases a 60/40 food to beverage mix.

Grimm’s Fine Foods Will Be There!  Gluten-Free Goodness We Can Trust!

All of Grimm’s Fine Foods’ meat products are gluten-free, soy-free and made without added MSG. A huge selection of their products are also lactose-free – check the ingredient label to be sure. Learn more about Grimm’s here …

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“Grimm’s Fine Foods has been a trusted family favourite for over 60 years. We’re passionate about eating smart, and only use the freshest ingredients and leanest cuts. We guarantee that our products contain absolutely no fillers. We also try to make our products as low in salt and fat as possible.”

Jun
17
Sat
Celebrate Summer @ Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
Jun 17 all-day

🍎 Celebrate Summer at both Pomme locations! Saturday, June 17th!

Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
6560 Metral Drive – 8:30am to 8pm – 7 days a week – 250-390-1955
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Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam!
2755 Lougheed Highway – 8am to 10pm – 7 days a week – 604-475-2505
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🍎 Demos! Samples! Gift Basket Draws! 10% Off Store Wide!

Pomme Natural Markets Gluten-Free Flyer

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View Pomme Natural Market’s Complete June Flyer

Our Vancouver Island location, Pomme Nanaimo, has been selected in Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City vote for six years running! We’re proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced groceries, supplements and vitamins we can find. We’re constantly inspired by our local community, and we jump at every opportunity to work with our awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!

Pomme Natural Market has been voted voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City!

Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to  fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves.  Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop!

Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that  a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!

Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam

Pomme PoCo is our first and biggest Pomme! We offer the Tri-Cities a huge selection of ethically selected, super healthy groceries, certified organic produce, and excellent vitamins and supplements—as well as a wide range of natural home and kitchenware! We have a natural deli packed full of fresh, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and treats. We use the same top quality, organic and grass fed ingredients you’ll find in our aisles for our made-in-house deli foods.

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Apr
27
Sat
Earth Day @ Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo
Apr 27 all-day

You’re Invited to Earth Day at both Pomme locations! Saturday, April 27th at both locations!

Pomme Natural Market in Nanaimo!
6560 Metral Drive – 8:30am to 8pm – 7 days a week – 250-390-1955
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Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam!
2755 Lougheed Highway – 8am to 10pm – 7 days a week – 604-475-2505
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Pomme Natural Markets April 2024 Gluten-Free Flyer

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Pomme Natural Market – Complete April 2024 Flyer

Our Vancouver Island location, Pomme Nanaimo, has been selected in Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City vote for six years running! We’re proud to offer Nanaimo and the surrounding region the most healthy and ethically sourced groceries, supplements and vitamins we can find. We’re constantly inspired by our local community, and we jump at every opportunity to work with our awesome Vancouver and Gulf Island growers and producers!

Pomme Natural Market has been voted voted Nanaimo’s Best Health Food Store in the
Nanaimo News Bulletin’s Best of the City!

Pomme strives to provide gluten-free shoppers with as many options — and as much support — as possible to help them make the best choices for their lives, sticking to  fundamental ethical and nutritional values when deciding what makes it to their shelves.  Never hesitate to ask for information or advice while you shop!

Pomme researches every company they work with. Starting off with some simple no’s: no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners are allowed in our markets, beyond that  a focus on local and Canadian vendors, the uniqueness of products, the quality of ingredients, and the ethics of the companies. They listen to customers’ recommendations — to make sure we’re getting the best of the best!

Pomme Natural Market in Coquitlam

Pomme PoCo is our first and biggest Pomme! We offer the Tri-Cities a huge selection of ethically selected, super healthy groceries, certified organic produce, and excellent vitamins and supplements—as well as a wide range of natural home and kitchenware! We have a natural deli packed full of fresh, ready-to-eat meals, snacks and treats. We use the same top quality, organic and grass fed ingredients you’ll find in our aisles for our made-in-house deli foods.

 Pomme Natural Market Nanaimo