Welcome to the Homepage and Resource Center for the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society

We are a non profit society dedicated to bonsai education and community

Here’s What’s Going On!

We meet on the 3rd Monday of every month at the Horticultural Center of the Pacific (505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC) at 7:00 in the Couvelier Pavilion

March 18 7:00
Meeting in the Main Pavilion at HCP 7:00

NOTE NEW DAY – TUES NOT Monday
Topic: Bring a Tree to Work on

VJGA Sumi Bonsai Club Show

2025-05-10 10:00am – 4:00pm

2025-05-11 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Floral Hall VanDusen Gardens
https://vandusengarden.org/events/vjga-sumi-bonsai-club-show-2/

Chinese Penjing Society of Canada Bonsai Show & Sale

May 25: 10.00am 4.00pm

May 26: 9:00am 3:00pm

Location: VanDusen Gardens

Future Club Activities Suggested for 2025

An Intermediate workshop.

Field trip to Vancouver nurseries

Field trip to Vancouver bonsai shows

Field Trip to Up-island Nurseries

Field trip to Campbell River to visit Anton and local bonsai gardens

Hands-on bonsai workshop (if we get the material)

A Beginner’s workshop.

TBA

I was given a bonsai and don’t know what to do!
Bring your tree to our next meeting or
contact us for bonsai help.