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!

Jan
14
Sat
Our Faves at Gluten Free Expo 2023 @ Vancouver Conference Centre
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Gluten Free ExpoGluten Free Expo is Canada’s largest gluten free event. Discover, Sample, and Save on hundreds of Gluten Free Products while learning from leading experts.

January 14 & 15. 10am to 4pm
Vancouver Conference Centre 1055 Canada Place
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Tickets $20 per day. 12 & under FREE.

  • Expo pricing – plan to spend!
  • Leading experts educate & answer questions
  • Children’s play area and so much more

OUR FAVES WILL BE THERE!

Silver Sponsor Alkeme Artisan Bakery – Specializing in Gluten-Free Sourdough – Booth 309

Alkeme is a family-owned, gluten-free, nut-free bakery dedicated to crafting wildly fermented sliced breads, buns, bagels & pizza crusts. Employing a centuries-old sourdough bread process, Alkeme’s products offer a hearty and wholesome texture, crunchy exterior and a soft, spongy interior.

Made with ancient grain blend (sorghum, millet and tapioca), arrowroot powder, water, sour-dough starter culture, psyllium husk, coconut sugar and sea salt. The most important ingredient is time. Learn more here …

thisisalkeme.com • FacebookInstagram


O'Dough GF Expo igBronze Sponsor – O’Doughs Too Good to Be Gluten Free – Booth 116

O’Doughs provides healthful, high quality, soft, gluten-free savoury bagels, bread & buns made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients – from their family to yours. Learn more here …

ODoughs.com • Where to buy O’Dough’s • Recipe Ideas • eatwell@odoughs.com • Facebook • Twitter • Pinterest

CHOOSE FROM ALL OF THEIR DELICIOUS PRODUCTS • RESTAURANTS DO! 


Taco Rev GF ExpoTaco Revolution – IXIM Foods – Tortillas, Seasonings, Salsas & More – Booth 409

If you’re in love with the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to enjoy their fresh IXIM tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings in your own home! All 100% gluten free!

Sample hand-made tortilla chips & hot sauce.
Expo Pricing on Taco Night and Chorizo Spice Mix, Revolucion Hot Sauce, Xocolatl (Mayan hot chocolate), Pico de Gallo Salsa, Tortillas and  Taco Fillings – while quantities last!

ixim.cainfo@ixim.ca • Facebook •  Twitter

IXIM Mexican Foods is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
Corn Tortilla Chips • Fresh Corn Tortillas 100% gluten-free
Seasonings – Chorizo Spice Mix • Taco Seasoning Mix • Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas –  fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping. – Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables,  never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling – Mild or Medium Heat


El Faro Artisan Flour Blend IGEl Faro Gluten-Free, Vegan All-Purpose Flour. Hand-crafted in Small Batches in Parksville, Vancouver Island – Booth 613

From desserts to scones to fish & chips, El Faro’s Flour Blend forms the foundation of all of the baking at El Faro Fusion’s 100% Gluten-Free Restaurant. Now we can enjoy their artisan mix in our own kitchens! Learn more here!

  • Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, White Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Sorghum Flour, Sweet Rice Flour, Arrowroot Starch and Xanthan Gum.

Expo Pricing – mention The Celiac Scene and enjoy a 10% discount!

elfaromarket.comFacebook •  Instagramelfarofusion@yahoo.com • 250-951-6224 • Order via Amazon

Watch the El Faro Flour video!
Secret El Faro Flour Scone Recipe!


Holiday Gift BasketWise Bites Plant-Based Quinoa Snacks Way of the Future!

You want something sweet, but you also want to make smarter choices about what you want to eat. Wise Bites lets you have it both ways. Sweetened mostly with pure fruit so you get all the taste and none of the guilt.

Wise Bites are a take-anywhere snack made with nutritious pure oats. Lightly sweetened with dried fruit. Re-sealable bag keeps them fresh.

Delectable Small Treats • Fudgy Mint • Snowy Lemon • Cranberry Chocolate • Ginger Chocolate
Soft Mini Cookies • Raspberry Pie • Apple Pie • Lemon • Chocolate
  • Certified Gluten-Free • Non-GMO Verified • Certified Vegan • Certified Kosher.
  • Top 11 Allergen-Free – NO gluten, peanuts, nuts, sesame, dairy, eggs, soy, fish, crustaceans/shellfish, mustard or sulfites • Casein-free • Yeast-free • High in Protein and Fibre • Low in Sugar and Fat.

 

Jan
15
Sun
Our Faves at Gluten Free Expo 2023 @ Vancouver Conference Centre
Jan 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Gluten Free ExpoGluten Free Expo is Canada’s largest gluten free event. Discover, Sample, and Save on hundreds of Gluten Free Products while learning from leading experts.

January 14 & 15. 10am to 4pm
Vancouver Conference Centre 1055 Canada Place
WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter
Tickets $20 per day. 12 & under FREE.

  • Expo pricing – plan to spend!
  • Leading experts educate & answer questions
  • Children’s play area and so much more

OUR FAVES WILL BE THERE!

Silver Sponsor Alkeme Artisan Bakery – Specializing in Gluten-Free Sourdough – Booth 309

Alkeme is a family-owned, gluten-free, nut-free bakery dedicated to crafting wildly fermented sliced breads, buns, bagels & pizza crusts. Employing a centuries-old sourdough bread process, Alkeme’s products offer a hearty and wholesome texture, crunchy exterior and a soft, spongy interior.

Made with ancient grain blend (sorghum, millet and tapioca), arrowroot powder, water, sour-dough starter culture, psyllium husk, coconut sugar and sea salt. The most important ingredient is time. Learn more here …

thisisalkeme.com • FacebookInstagram


O'Dough GF Expo igBronze Sponsor – O’Doughs Too Good to Be Gluten Free – Booth 116

O’Doughs provides healthful, high quality, soft, gluten-free savoury bagels, bread & buns made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients – from their family to yours. Learn more here …

ODoughs.com • Where to buy O’Dough’s • Recipe Ideas • eatwell@odoughs.com • Facebook • Twitter • Pinterest

CHOOSE FROM ALL OF THEIR DELICIOUS PRODUCTS • RESTAURANTS DO! 


Taco Rev GF ExpoTaco Revolution – IXIM Foods – Tortillas, Seasonings, Salsas & More – Booth 409

If you’re in love with the fixings from Taco Revolution’s 100% Gluten-Free Food Truck, here’s your chance to enjoy their fresh IXIM tortillas and authentic Mexican spices, salsas, bean dips and taco fillings in your own home! All 100% gluten free!

Sample hand-made tortilla chips & hot sauce.
Expo Pricing on Taco Night and Chorizo Spice Mix, Revolucion Hot Sauce, Xocolatl (Mayan hot chocolate), Pico de Gallo Salsa, Tortillas and  Taco Fillings – while quantities last!

ixim.cainfo@ixim.ca • Facebook •  Twitter

IXIM Mexican Foods is Cowichan Valley’s own locally produced, fresh corn tortilla maker. Ixim tortillas contain only heirloom (non-GMO) corn, water, and lime; no artificial fillers, preservatives, or unnatural genetically modified ‘frankencorn’ like most tortillas you find in stores.
Corn Tortilla Chips • Fresh Corn Tortillas 100% gluten-free
Seasonings – Chorizo Spice Mix • Taco Seasoning Mix • Nun’s Mistake Mole
Salsas –  fresh sauce. Ideal for dipping. – Fresh Tomato Salsa, Medium or Spicy Heat
Pico de Gallo – fresh, raw vegetables,  never cooked. Ideal as a salad or a filling – Mild or Medium Heat


El Faro Artisan Flour Blend IGEl Faro Gluten-Free, Vegan All-Purpose Flour. Hand-crafted in Small Batches in Parksville, Vancouver Island – Booth 613

From desserts to scones to fish & chips, El Faro’s Flour Blend forms the foundation of all of the baking at El Faro Fusion’s 100% Gluten-Free Restaurant. Now we can enjoy their artisan mix in our own kitchens! Learn more here!

  • Ingredients: Brown Rice Flour, White Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Potato Starch, Sorghum Flour, Sweet Rice Flour, Arrowroot Starch and Xanthan Gum.

Expo Pricing – mention The Celiac Scene and enjoy a 10% discount!

elfaromarket.comFacebook •  Instagramelfarofusion@yahoo.com • 250-951-6224 • Order via Amazon

Watch the El Faro Flour video!
Secret El Faro Flour Scone Recipe!


Holiday Gift BasketWise Bites Plant-Based Quinoa Snacks Way of the Future!

You want something sweet, but you also want to make smarter choices about what you want to eat. Wise Bites lets you have it both ways. Sweetened mostly with pure fruit so you get all the taste and none of the guilt.

Wise Bites are a take-anywhere snack made with nutritious pure oats. Lightly sweetened with dried fruit. Re-sealable bag keeps them fresh.

Delectable Small Treats • Fudgy Mint • Snowy Lemon • Cranberry Chocolate • Ginger Chocolate
Soft Mini Cookies • Raspberry Pie • Apple Pie • Lemon • Chocolate
  • Certified Gluten-Free • Non-GMO Verified • Certified Vegan • Certified Kosher.
  • Top 11 Allergen-Free – NO gluten, peanuts, nuts, sesame, dairy, eggs, soy, fish, crustaceans/shellfish, mustard or sulfites • Casein-free • Yeast-free • High in Protein and Fibre • Low in Sugar and Fat.

 

May
16
Thu
Shine a Light for Celiac Awareness @ Parliament Buildings of BC's Legislative Assembly
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Shine a Light Celiac Awareness igCeliac Canada is organizing “Shine A Light on Celiac Disease” for International Celiac Disease Awareness Day by illuminating locations across the country in green. That includes the Parliament Buildings of BC’s Legislative Assembly – for the first time! 

The BC Legislature  has accepted Celiac Canada’s request to be lit up GREEN on the evening of May 16th.

Please join us to get a photo together! We can’t meet too early, as we want the light to show up, so we’re hoping all convene at 8 PM at the cenotaph.

Please take & post pics on social media using #ShineALightOnCeliac!

LOOK FOR ELLEN IN HER REFLECTIVE YELLOW JACKET!

While quantities last, attendees will receive

Country Grocer Bag with Discount Card
GF Goodie Bags from Epicure Kelsea & son, Callum
Treats from Art of Slow Food Bakery
• Treats from Origin Bakery

COMPLETE DETAILS HERE!

Participating Locatios Across Canada*

May 14

  • Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC

May 15

  • Civic Plaza, Surrey, BC

May 16

BRITISH COLUMBIA

  • Science World, Vancouver, BC
  • City Hall, Victoria, BC
  • BC Legislature, Victoria, BC (in-person event planned)
  • City Hall, Port Moody, BC
  • Pier, White Rock, BC

ALBERTA

  • Calgary Tower, Calgary
  • Peace Bridge, Calgary
  • Reconciliation Bridge, Calgary
  • Telus Spark, Calgary
  • Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge
  • Medicine Hat TeePee, Medicine Hat*
  • Airdrie City Hall, Airdrie*
  • High Level Bridge, Edmonton
  • Epcor Tower, Edmonton
  • Fairmont Hotel, Edmonton
  • Clock/Bell Tower, Walterdale Theatre, Edmonton
  • Community Centre, Sherwood Park
  • Festival Place, Sherwood Park
  • Legislature Building, Edmonton

NEW BRUNSWICK

  • Dieppe City Hall, Dieppe
  • Avenir Centre, Moncton

ONTARIO

  • Ottawa Sign, ByWard Market
  • Shaw Centre, Ottawa
  • Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square
  • Niagara Falls
  • CN Tower

QUEBEC

  • Olympic Stadium, Montreal*
  • Complexe Jules-Dallaire, Quebec City*

PEI

  • Charlottetown City Hall
  • Summerside City Hall, Summerside

MANITOBA

  • Winnipeg Sign at the Forks*
  • Manitoba Legislative Building, Winnipeg*

*Locations requested, awaiting confirmation.