Mark your calendar for the 2026 BC Tourism Industry Conference, taking place
March 4-6, 2026 at the Delta Hotels Grand Okanagan Resort in beautiful Kelowna, BC.
In 2026, the BCHA Summit comes to Nanaimo, uniting 350+ hotel owners, operators, and industry leaders. Over two days, the event features an engaging program, a bustling vendor Marketplace, and the prestigious Awards of Excellence gala - the premier forum for learning, networking, and collaboration in BC’s hotel sector.
As we celebrate ABLE BC's 50th Anniversary, we're kicking off a province-wide series of events over the next nine months - starting with our opening celebration at The Barn Country Bar in Surrey on November 27, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
This signature event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to recognize the outstanding achievements across the BC food and beverage industry.
Join us November 6, 2025 for an evening of cocktails and delicious bites that no Distillery Enthusiast would want to miss!
This fall, IVSA is hosting three trade tastings designed exclusively for licensed buyers across BC’s hospitality and retail sectors. Each salon offers a curated, efficient environment for discovering new products, seasonal features, and trusted favourites.
The BC dining scene is recognized across the country as industry and trend leading. On October 20, 2025, we gather to celebrate the individuals and businesses whose vision, creativity and unbelievable hard work made this possible by inducting them into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame.
StratCann is bringing its Growing Relationships event to Kelowna on Monday, October 6! This B2B event is designed exclusively for licensed cannabis retailers to connect with multiple producers, discover new products, and participate in timely discussions on BC’s retail landscape.
Don’t miss this unique chance to meet growers, exchange ideas, and build stronger industry connections!
The Victoria International Wine Festival is Victoria’s first exclusive international wine tasting festival. VICWF focuses on showcasing wines from around the world. With the purchase of your ticket you get entry to the tasting room where all wine tasting is included in the value of the ticket.
Vancouver's first Global Rum Festival is coming September 27th, 2025 to the Croatian Cultural Centre. This premier event is dedicated to celebrating and elevating awareness of global rum spirits, and celebrating rum culture.
RCC Retail West is where meaningful connections happen. Whether you’re exploring new trends and technologies or simply looking to learn from peers facing the same challenges, this event brings Western Canada’s retail leaders together for real conversations and practical insight.
This fall, IVSA is hosting three trade tastings designed exclusively for licensed buyers across BC’s hospitality and retail sectors. Each salon offers a curated, efficient environment for discovering new products, seasonal features, and trusted favourites.
StratCann is bringing its Growing Relationships event to Nanaimo on Friday, September 19 - the first time to Vancouver Island! This B2B event is designed exclusively for licensed cannabis retailers to connect with multiple producers, discover new products, and participate in timely discussions on BC’s retail landscape.
Don’t miss this unique chance to meet growers, exchange ideas, and build stronger industry connections!
This fall, IVSA is hosting three trade tastings designed exclusively for licensed buyers across BC’s hospitality and retail sectors. Each salon offers a curated, efficient environment for discovering new products, seasonal features, and trusted favourites.
StratCann returns to Mission Springs Brewing for their popular Growing Relationships B2B industry event - bringing together cannabis producers, retailers, processors, and service providers for a full day of networking and industry connection.
ABLE BC is hosting a series of Industry Townhalls about the Liquor to Go policy and the impacts on BC's liquor and hospitality industry.
ABLE BC is hosting a series of Industry Townhalls about the Liquor to Go policy and the impacts on BC's liquor and hospitality industry.
ABLE BC is hosting a series of Industry Townhalls about the Liquor to Go policy and the impacts on BC's liquor and hospitality industry.
ABLE BC is hosting a series of Industry Townhalls about the Liquor to Go policy and the impacts on BC's liquor and hospitality industry.
The BCHA Summit brings together hotel operations leaders and our allied member community in a two day forum. The focus of the event is a dynamic program featuring engaging keynotes and panels, a curated marketplace featuring over 50 vendors, and the inspiring BCHA Awards of Excellence.
This annual conference is geared to industry members who want to stay ahead of the competition, learn new skills and trends, forge profitable business relationships, and adapt to the changing business world.
Victoria Cocktail Week celebrates Victoria and Vancouver Island’s craft adult-beverage industry through engaging events, educational workshops, and exclusive cocktails designed to showcase the craftsmanship and creativity of our local bartenders and distillers.
This week-long festival will transform the Garden City into the ultimate Cockaigne of Cocktails and spirits—a paradise for cocktail enthusiasts.
Ready, Set, Network!
The WORTH Leadership Summit is set to be an action-packed day with British Columbia’s most influential women in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality.
📅 Tuesday, March 11th, 2025
📍 Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, British Columbia
The Tourism Industry Association of BC proudly presents the annual BC Tourism Industry Conference to engage tourism partners and to provide tools for growth and development in the BC tourism sector. This annual event converges hundreds of tourism industry delegates and leaders, providing a mix of discovery, education, industry insights, and networking opportunities.
We are excited to announce the return of SPARK! Join us on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre for BC's premier liquor and cannabis conference.
If you’re in the business of wine or fine food, the Vancouver International Wine Festival is the place to broaden your knowledge and keep ahead of the world wine curve. We are Canada’s premier wine show and one of the biggest and best in North America.
Trade Days Passes will go on sale in December 2024. Individual events will go on sale in mid-January 2025.
ABLE BC and the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) are hosting an Industry Townhall on the impact of potential tariffs on the liquor and hospitality industry.
Join us on Zoom on Wednesday, February 5th at 10:00 am.
This is your chance to let us know what kind of supports your business may need, to ask questions, and learn how your business can prepare for an uncertain future.
StratCann’s Growing Relationships - Mission, BC, is a must-attend, one-day B2B event that brings together retailers, producers, and ancillary services for meaningful networking, brainstorming, and learning.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025
Time: 9:00am-3:00pm
Location: Mission Springs Brewing Company - 7160 Oliver St., Mission, BC
Cost: A limited number of discounted & complimentary tickets are available to ABLE BC members! Contact bo@ablebc.ca to claim yours.
Get your tickets here: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1002
Discover the power of Breadstack's e-commerce solutions at our exclusive ABLE BC member webinar on Wednesday, November 20 at 10:00 am.
Hear from industry experts about how Breadstack can elevate your business, connect with other ABLE BC cannabis members, and be entered into a draw for tickets to MJBizCon!
Learn more here: https://toast.breadstack.com/e/able/register
The Pemberton Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informative evening of networking and learning at their upcoming Restaurant Industry Social Mixer Event on November 14th.
The event will take place at Mile One Eating House in Pemberton, BC and will include presentations from Food and Beverage Industry Experts Jeff Guignard of ABLE BC and Mark Von Schellwitz of Restaurants Canada.
The event will be free of charge, and we welcome all to join. $1 from each meal purchased at Mile One Eating House on November 14th will be donated to support the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce.
As we approach a pivotal election, ABLE BC is ramping up our government relations efforts to ensure the voice of BC’s private liquor and cannabis businesses are heard loud and clear.
The outcome of this election could have significant impacts on our industry, and we need to act now to protect and promote the interests of owners like you.
Join us for an ABLE BC Election Advocacy 101 session to learn how you can engage your local candidates.
There are three upcoming sessions on October 3, October 7, and October 10. See below to register for a session.
Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!
Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.
Liquor Industry Meetings are free to attend and open to owners, managers, and staff from any business in the private liquor industry. We are delighted to extend an invitation to all bars, pubs, hotels, liquor stores, manufacturers, and agents nearby. No need to be an ABLE BC member to attend!
Attending a Liquor Industry Meeting is a great way to learn more about ABLE BC, network with your peers and colleagues, and ensure your concerns are heard by your industry association. Come learn about ABLE BC memberships, key issues we’re focusing on, and how you can get more involved in shaping BC’s private liquor industry.
You can stick around for our Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Vancouver meetings afterwards for an Import Vintner & Spirits Association (IVSA) walk-around tasting of new and exciting import products from 12:15 pm-3:00 pm. If you would like to attend the IVSA tasting, please RSVP to admin@ivsa.ca.
