On Saturday, November 28, VIDEA’s Winter Fair returns to the Fernwood Community Centre, bringing together Fair Trade and Indigenous vendors for an afternoon of ethical shopping and community connection.
Formerly known as the Fair Trade Fair, the event has been part of VIDEA’s work in Victoria for more than 20 years. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors can browse artisan clothing, handmade gifts, home décor, jewellery, personal care items and more, while meeting some of the people behind the work.
At the heart of the Winter Fair is a belief that how we build relationships, share resources and support one another matters.
The Winter Fair is one expression of that approach. VIDEA does not charge vendors to participate, helping create space for vendors to share their work on their own terms and connect directly with the wider community. Donations to VIDEA are welcome at the door, but are never required.
The Fair is also an opportunity to learn more about VIDEA’s work beyond the event. This year, that includes Indigenous Knowledge 2 Power (IK2P), which works alongside more than 450 young people, most of them young women, across nine communities in Eastern Zambia. These young people are leading community gardens, peer-support activities and conversations around mental health, gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, climate resilience and Indigenous knowledge.
Whether you have been part of the Winter Fair for years or are visiting for the first time, we invite you to spend the afternoon with us, meet this year’s vendors, learn more about VIDEA’s work and find ways to stay connected beyond the Fair.
We’re so happy to welcome Syriana Syrian Cuisine to this year’s Winter Fair!
They’ll be joining us as our on-site food vendor, serving a selection of delicious Syrian dishes, including vegan options, available for purchase throughout the day.
The Winter Fair takes place at Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, in the heart of Fernwood Village. Parking in the area can be limited, so we encourage visitors to walk, cycle, or take public transit when possible.
Fernwood is a walkable neighbourhood with several ways to reach the community centre on foot, by bike, or using other forms of active transportation. Bicycle parking is available outside the community centre and nearby in Fernwood Square.
Several BC Transit routes can get you close to the fair:
Route 22 travels along Fernwood Road. Get off near Fernwood Village and make your way past the Belfry Theatre and through Fernwood Square to Gladstone Avenue.
Routes 27 and 28 travel along Pandora Avenue, with stops near Fernwood Road just a short walk from the community centre.
For schedules, route maps, and trip planning, visit BC Transit.
Fernwood Community Centre is located just east of downtown Victoria.
Public parking is available outside school hours in the Victoria High School parking lots along Gladstone Avenue, west of Fernwood Road, including on weekends.
Street parking is also available throughout the surrounding neighbourhood, although spaces may be limited. Additional parking can often be found a few blocks north and east of the community centre.
Please follow posted parking restrictions, avoid spaces marked “Residential Only,” and be mindful of neighbouring homes and driveways.
Plan your route:
