Date: Friday April 10th, 2026
Time: 7pm – 9:30pm (Doors Open 6:30pm)
Location: Stan Hagen Theatre, North Island College, Courtenay.
Tickets: Adults $20 Online, $25 At the Door
$15 Student (Valid ID) and Youth (16 & Under)

Event Details: Strathcona Wilderness Institute (SWI) is excited to host its 9th Annual 2026 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF). The program features some of the best thought-provoking and action-packed, mountain films about climbing, snowsports, biking, the environment and more!

Proceeds from our ticket sales will be supporting SWI in its mission to inspire awareness, appreciation and stewardship of the natural world through research, education and participation within Strathcona Provincial Park. The Strathcona Wilderness Institute is a non-profit society incorporated in 1995 to promote responsible and enjoyable use of the wilderness areas of Strathcona Provincial Park in central Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Proceeds from our ticket sales will be supporting Strathcona Wilderness Institute in its mission to inspire awareness, appreciation and stewardship of the natural world through research, education and participation within Strathcona Provincial Park. The Strathcona Wilderness Institute is a non-profit society incorporated in 1995 to promote responsible and enjoyable use of the wilderness areas of Strathcona Provincial Park in central Vancouver Island on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Films: SWI will select approximately a total of 2 hours of some the best films from this years VIMFF 2026 lineup, generally 8-12 individual films. We will post the finalized film lineup on our website closer to the event. There will be a 15-20min Intermission halfway through the show.
- To see previous years VIMFF film lineups please visit our Past Events page at: https://strathconapark.org/past-events/

Draw Prizes: We expect to have some awesome draw prizes donated from local business. Everyone in attendance will have a chance to win. The draw will take place at during the intermission.

Tickets will be sold online and will be for sale at the door based on availability, cash or card at the door. Printed tickets are not required, simply an e-ticket or your name will work.

VIMFF Website: vimff.org
VIMFF 2026 Trailer (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7VpMQZPQZo
SWI Website: strathconapark.org

2026 VIMFF Poster

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) - Courtenay

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) - Courtenay

Event Info

Hosted By:

Strathcona Wilderness Institute

Strathcona Wilderness Institute