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BRANT WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 2012 MARCH 29 TO APRIL 10 The festival celebrates nature, particularly Brant geese as they rest and feed on the shores of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Events range from an opening night kickoff, to wildlife tours, to an eagle release. The festival offers opportunities for wildlife viewing adventures, spring break nature camp, big day birding, and much more including a special nature camp for kids from March 12-16. Visit www.brantfestival.bc.ca to see a full list of events.


20TH ANNUAL FIRE AND ICE STREET FESTIVAL


MAY 5, 11:00AM TO 3:00PM The 20th annual Qualicum Beach Fire & Ice Festival attracts 5,000 people to the town. The main street in town is closed to traffic, and colourful booths are set up with up to 25 teams competing in the chili cook-off for the "Peoples Choice Award". Frozen water, chainsaws, and ice picks – in the wrong hands this adds up to a trip to the Emergency Room. In the hands of a master Ice Sculptor, they are raw materials for crystalline works of wonder. Local musicians work the the main stage while buskers work the crowd. Come May 5, when there will be dancing in the streets of Qualicum Beach Village. Bring the kids and get in touch with your own inner-child. There's face-painting, story-time, animal rides and the always popular "Balloon Man". For details, visit www.fireandicestreetfestival.com or call 1-250-752-9081.


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