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.