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: 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.

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

Beaufort Cycles
Blue Toque Sports
Cumberland Brewing Co.
Frontrunners
Mountain City Cycle
Trail Bicycles

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

Films: There will be a total of 9 films shown at the event totaling roughly 2 hours. A will be a 15-20min Intermission halfway through the show. Each films official poster is displayed below, and more information can be found in our 2026 VIMFF Film Line Up Document.

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