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August 2026

SAVE THE DATE
i-Land Fest Tabanca

What is Tabanca? Tabanca is a Caribbean slang term, commonly used in Trinidad & Tobago, Grenada and Guyana, to describe that deep feeling of heartbreak, longing, or missing something you just can’t get over.


And if you’ve been suffering from i-Land Fest Tabanca since July... the cure is coming.


Save the date — Tabanca is back!

Relive 2026 i-Land Fest

Have you had a chance to see all the photos and videos from i-Land Fest 2026?

WATCH


→ 2026 Highlight Video

→ 2026 Festival Recap / Summary Video

→ 2026 Lime & Sip Video

→ 2026 Official After Party Video


VIEW THE PHOTOS


→ Grand Parade

→ Boat Cruise

→ Festival Saturday


We captured SO many moments throughout the festival, and you can find the full collection on our official Facebook page.

Are you excited for next year's i-Land Fest?

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Partner With Us for
2027 i-Land Fest

Want to be part of 2027 i-Land Fest? We’re now welcoming sponsors and partners to help us continue growing Vancouver Island’s Caribbean Carnival and creating opportunities to celebrate and share Caribbean arts, culture and community.


Explore our 2027 Sponsorship Package to learn more about available opportunities and how your organization can get involved.

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SocaFit Classes

There is ONE more outdoor SocaFit class at Central Park!


📅 Monday, Aug 31

⏰ 6:30 PM


🚨 There is NO CLASS on Monday, Sept 7 (Labour Day)


And then, we are THRILLED to announce that SocaFit is getting a NEW HOME! Starting Monday, September 14, we’ll be moving downtown to the Black & Here Centre!


What's Happening in the Community

Know any youth in our community that wants to try skateboarding? Bring them down to Bell's First Roll Initiative on


🗓️ Saturday, September 5

🕙 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

📍 Topaz Skatepark


FREE Learn to Skate session for Canadian youth.


The event is free, but registration is required.

You are invited to ICA's virtual Annual General Meeting!


🗓️ Thursday, September 16

🕔 5:30 PM–6:30 PM


If you have any questions, please email ICA's Development Coordinator, Sheryl Sackman at ssackman@icavictoria.org.

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Have you checked out the Black & Here Community Centre yet? Stop by to explore the space, check out the murals and Centre Market + Merch, learn about upcoming programs and events, or simply pop in and say hello!


📍 1327 Douglas Street, Victoria
🕐 Summer Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 PM


A full fall opening is coming soon!

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🥌 Want to give curling a try? The Victoria Curling Club is offering free sessions for youth ages 8+ who are new to curling or want some extra ice time with coaches.


📅 September 28 or October 5
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM

🥌 Curling equipment provided — bring your own helmet.


Pre-registration required.