Public holiday

Family Day long weekend (BC)

Name: Family Day long weekend (BC)
Start: 2027-02-13
End: 2027-02-15
Location: Island-wide

British Columbia's February long weekend, the third Monday of the month. Mount Washington's ski season is in full swing, Victoria's spring bulbs are starting, and Tofino is still in storm season.

Annual, dates set by the organiser

When: Sat 13 – Mon 15 Feb 2027; Exact times set locally; all-day listing
Recurrence: Third Monday of February each year
Where: Island-wide; Island-wide
Tickets: Free to attend
Organiser: Government of British Columbia (statutory holiday)
Last verified: 6 Sept 2026

Official source

Mount Washington above the Comox Valley is the island's ski destination and Family Day is one of its busiest weekends; transfers from Nanaimo and Comox airports run in season and are listed under transfers. Victoria in mid-February is mild enough for the harbour walks and the winter whale-watching departures.

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