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!
Meetings
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
Next Meeting
May 19 7:00
Meeting in the Main Pavilion at HCP 7:00
Panel and group discussion
June 16 Meeting
Annual Show
July and Aug. Meetings
Bring a tree to work on – Meetings will be held in the HCP Bonsai Garden
September Meeting
Topic – Structure and Design
Fall Prep
Upcoming Local Bonsai Shows
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
https://do604.com/events/2025/5/24/penjing-exhibition-sale-tickets
Upcoming Field Trips
Future Club Activities Suggested for 2025
Field trip to Vancouver nurseries
Field Trip to Up-island Nurseries – Currently scheduled for September
Field trip to Campbell River to visit Anton and local bonsai gardens
Community Events
TBA
Bonsai HELP!
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.