Events

The SoBo Oyster Trio

Date: 
Tue Nov 1st, 2011
Time: 
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Where: 
SoBo Restaurant, 311 Neill St @ 1st St.
During the entire month of November stop into SoBo Restaurant anytime to sample their unique Oyster Trio dish. This trifecta of memorable flavours truly showcases the culinary versatility of the humble oyster. On one plate chef/owner Lisa Ahier presents some of her favourite oyster preparations consisting of a classic raw oyster simply served with mignonette, a japanese influenced broiled oyster with Miso Mayo and Salmon bacon and an eclectic fried hemp seed crusted oyster topped with avocado ice cream.
Ticket Info
Cost: 
9.00
Phone Number: 
250 725 2341
Email Address: 
eat@sobo.ca
Website: 
http://www.sobo.ca

An Evening with The 'Oysterman'

Date: 
Fri Nov 18th, 2011
Time: 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 
The Wickaninnish Inn, 500 Osprey Ln
A delicious cocktail-type reception with colourful Brent "the Oysterman" Petkau in action. Taste some of this country’s finest oysters with wine and beer pairings. What a beautiful prelude to the Mermaid’s Ball!
Ticket Info
Reservations Required
Cost: 
75.00
Phone Number: 
250 725 3100 ext.222
Email Address: 
specialevents@wickinn.com
Website: 
http://www.wickinn.com

SOLD OUT!! Campfire Oyster Fest Dinner

Date: 
Fri Nov 18th, 2011
Time: 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: 
Pacific Sands Resort Beachfront Gazebo
Come enjoy a luxurious west coast inspired menu from Addictive Foods Chef Derek Sandercock in the comfort of the Pacific Sands beach gazebo, with an accoustic preformance from some local musicians! The menu will include fresh shucked oysters, lamb lollipops, wild salmon, grilled steaks, spot prawns and campfire smores! If your attending the Mermaid's Ball this will be a great way to fill your belly and gather with friends before dancing the night away!
Ticket Info
Cost: 
$45 per person but guests staying with Pacific Sands get a 30% discount
Phone Number: 
250 522 2625
Email Address: 
tickets@addictivefoods.ca
Website: 
http://www.addictivefoods.ca/

The Mermaid's Ball

Date: 
Fri Nov 18th, 2011
Time: 
9:00 PM
Where: 
Tofino's Community Centre
The Mermaid's Ball is an 'under the sea' themed costume party where guests come dressed in their most inspiring 'oceanic digs'. This year 9pc Victoria Ska band 'Rocky Mountain Rebel Music' will be on hand playing some funky, groovey get your feet moving music. Wine and beer tasting from 9:00PM - 9:30PM accompanied by an evening of delectably abundant raw oysters and an Outlandish bbq in the infamous 'Oyster Pit'! Great prizes for Best Male Costume, Best Female Costume, Best Couple Costume and Best Oyster Slurper! . This evening will be like an underwater version of halloween only the candy available will be oysters, beer, wine and other regional tasty treats.
Ticket Info
Purchase tickets from Wildside Booksellers, Mermaid's Tales Bookshop
Cost: 
$25
Phone Number: 
250-725-4222
Email Address: 
tickets@oystergala.com

Oyster Farm Tours

Date: 
Sat Nov 19th, 2011
Time: 
9:30 AM
Where: 
Remote Passages Boathouse @ Wharf St
Looking to learn more about oysters? Take a ride up Lemmens Inlet to an oyster farm and watch real oyster farmers at work. Taste a sea-fresh oyster right off the line; you may even learn to open an oyster like a pro! Tour is about 1.5 hours; 9:30am is the first departure.
Ticket Info
Cost: 
$30
Phone Number: 
250 725-3330
Email Address: 
tofino@remotepassages.com
Website: 
http://www.remotepassages.com

Oyster Gala

Date: 
Sat Nov 19th, 2011
Time: 
7:00 PM
Where: 
Tofino's Community Hall
The Oyster Gala, an outstanding grand finale, will wrap up the weekend on Saturday night. Oysters any way you like them, beautiful B.C. beer and wine tastings, a chef-farmer shucking relay competition. 12 Local restaurants will on hand to present their most inspired Clayoquot oyster dishes for all to indulge. And we'll dance till the wee hours to the sound of Brickhouse, Vancouver's best party band. Blues, Funk, www.brickhousetheband.com Dubbed as “Vancouver’s busiest band” (Storman Norman, Rock 101 Sunday Blues), BRICKHOUSE has won the respect among musicians as a band that makes a difference, where the ‘song’ is the focus, accompanied by individual inspiration. These guys are "original, bluesy tight and funky, " and on top of that a real great time.
Ticket Info
Purchase tickets from Wildside Booksellers
Cost: 
$75
Phone Number: 
250-725-4222
Email Address: 
tickets@oystergala.com