BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub - ECPv6.16.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://vicaribbeanhub.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260520T184426Z CREATED:20251127T220542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T184426Z UID:27544-1772280000-1772298000@vicaribbeanhub.com SUMMARY:DWTN Winter Lime 2026 DESCRIPTION:2026 Highlights\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Recap Photos\n \n \n \n \n \n In the News\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Victoria News \nSook News Mirror \nVictoria Buzz \nCBC Radio\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 DWTN Winter Lime\n \n \n \n \n \n We’re back — bringing the warmth\, rhythm\, and flavour of the Caribbean to Victoria this winter. \nAfter welcoming over 4\,000 attendees in our debut year\, DWTN Winter Lime returns on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\, transforming Ship Point (Inner Harbour) into a vibrant Caribbean gathering as we close out Black History Month. \nWhat’s a Lime? \nIn Trinidadian culture\, “liming” means gathering\, relaxing\, and enjoying good vibes with good people. That’s exactly what DWTN Winter Lime is about — an all-ages outdoor celebration where families\, friends\, and the wider community come together to connect\, move\, eat\, and experience Caribbean culture in the heart of downtown Victoria. \nEven in February\, we create warmth through culture\, music\, and community. \nWhat to Expect \n➤ A Historic All-Caribbean Food Lineup \nFor the first time in Victoria’s history\, an entire major public event food lineup will feature exclusively Caribbean cuisine. From jerk chicken and doubles to patties and plantain\, come hungry. \n➤ Live Caribbean DJs \nSoca\, Reggae\, Dancehall\, and Calypso spinning all afternoon to keep the energy high. \n➤ Soca Fit \nA high-energy Caribbean aerobics session guaranteed to warm you up — even in winter. \n➤ Cultural Activities \nInteractive trivia\, storytelling\, and moments that highlight Afro-Caribbean history and heritage. \n➤ Kids Zone \nFamily-friendly programming\, activities\, and games for our youngest limers. \n➤ Marketplace Vendors \nBrowse 20+ local vendors offering Caribbean- and African-inspired goods\, art\, crafts\, and services. \n➤ Complimentary Hot Cocoa \nWe’re giving away free hot chocolate to the first 1\,500 attendees — because winter + soca requires balance. \nEvent Details \n📍 Ship Point (Inner Harbour)\, Victoria🗓 Saturday\, February 28\, 2026⏰ 12:00pm – 5:00pm🎟 Free & Open to All \nDWTN Winter Lime is more than an event — it’s a cultural statement. It’s about visibility\, celebration\, and creating space for Caribbean culture in public spaces year-round. \nBundle up\, bring your friends\, and come lime with us. \nWe’re Still Looking for Volunteers! \nIt truly takes a village to make this happen. If you’d like to support the Hub and be part of the energy behind the scenes\, we’d love to have you join the team. \n👉🏿 Click here to volunteer or support Winter Lime. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Vendor Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Loading…\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Check Out Last Year’s Lime\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Be A Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n2026 DWTN Winter Lime Sponsorship by Caribbean Hub URL:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/event/winterlime2026/ LOCATION:Ship Point (Inner Harbour)\, Ship's Point Park\, Victoria\, British Columbia\, V8W 1T3\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Fete / Party,Fitness,Social / Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Winter-Lime-2026-Website-Event-Cover-Art.png ORGANIZER;CN="Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub":MAILTO:info@vicaribbeanhub.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20250609T154229Z CREATED:20250404T163606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T154229Z UID:26644-1749290400-1749297600@vicaribbeanhub.com SUMMARY:Pre-Carnival Jump Up | Oak Bay Tea Party Parade DESCRIPTION:Highlights\n \n Recap Photos\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pre-Carnival Jump Up\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get ready to bring the vibes! Join i-Land Fest as we hit the streets for the Pre-Carnival Jump Up at the Oak Bay Tea Party Parade on June 7\, 2025! This is your chance to rep Caribbean culture\, dance to infectious rhythms\, wave your flag\, and hype up the city ahead of I-Land Fest 2025! \n✅ How to Join: Participation is FREE\, but spots are limited! Sign up now to secure your place in the parade: \n \n Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n 👕 T-Shirt Purchase: Wear an i-Land Fest t-shirt or a Carnival costume to rep the culture! T-shirts are $20 and must be purchased before the cutoff date on May 2\, 2024. Get yours below. \n📍 Meet-Up & Details: T-shirts will be distributed at the parade meet-up spot. More details on time and location will be sent closer to the event. \nLet’s hit the road together and bring the Caribbean energy to Victoria! Sign up now and get ready to jump up! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors URL:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/event/pre-carnival-jump-up/ LOCATION:Oak Bay Tea Party Parade\, 2451 Windsor Rd\, Oak Bay\, British Columbia\, Canada CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Fete / Party,Fitness,Social / Mixer ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PreCarnival-Jump-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240712T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240712T183000 DTSTAMP:20241009T041916Z CREATED:20241009T035900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T041916Z UID:25653-1720805400-1720809000@vicaribbeanhub.com SUMMARY:Media Day @ Soca Wellness DESCRIPTION:News Article\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on July 12th at Soca Wellness Studio (841 Fisgard St) for a special Media Day event to promote I-Land Fest! \nSoca Wellness will be offering a FREE fitness class. Spots are limited.\nLocal news organizations will be capturing footage\, photographs\, and conducting interviews with organizers and participants. \nParticipants will need to provide consent for the use of their photos and videos. URL:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/event/media-day-soca-wellness/ LOCATION:Soca Wellness\, 841 Fisgard St\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada CATEGORIES:Fitness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://vicaribbeanhub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Soca-Wellness.png ORGANIZER;CN="Soca Wellness":MAILTO:simone@socatherapy.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR