All members of IWF BC are warmly invited to gather for an evening of connection and conversation at a local Victoria restaurant. It’s a wonderful opportunity to strengthen friendships, welcome visiting members from the mainland and beyond, and celebrate the remarkable community of women on South Vancouver Island.

Our Victoria Dine Outs will now take place quarterly, making them easier to plan ahead. If you’re spending time on the island this year, we hope you’ll join us around the table.

RSVP to janetketchen@gmail.com

We are delighted to invite you to a special behind-the-scenes tour at the Museum of Vancouver, hosted in conversation with the Museum’s CEO, Ryan Hunt.

Join us on Thursday, April 30th for a special look into the often over-looked challenges and secrets of running a museum. This exclusive opportunity will offer unique insights into the leadership, strategy, and community impact shaping one of Vancouver’s most important cultural institutions. Plus, members will get an opportunity to get an early sneak preview of MOV’s newest exhibition Becoming: The Work of Gu Xiong before the exhibition opens to the public on May 27^th.

This gathering is designed to foster connection, conversation, and curiosity among our members, while providing a rare glimpse behind the curtain.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, April 30

Time: 5:30pm

Cost: 35 per person, guests welcome (ticket includes entry & presentation only)

Where: Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver

*Tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another member

*Tickets can be purchased via Paypal on our website or by e-transfer to admin@iwfbc.com

You are warmly invited to celebrate the season with us at a Spring Fling at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Join fellow members and guests for a relaxed and beautiful evening as we stroll through the gardens in bloom, followed by dinner at the restaurant. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, enjoy nature at its finest, and share conversation in a truly special setting.

We will begin with a walk through the gardens, taking in the vibrant colours and spring landscapes, before gathering for dinner at the restaurant.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 7

Time: Arrival 5:30pm; Dinner TBD

Cost: Each person is responsible for purchasing their own entry ticket & dinner

Where: 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver

You can purchase your entry ticket on their website here, or upon arrival.

Please RSVP before April 23rd so we can make a dinner reservation for the group.

This event is for IWF BC members attending the IWF Cornerstone Conference in London, May 13-15

Attending members will shortly receive an invitation directly from Canada House to attend a cocktail reception with The Honourable Bill Blair, High Commissioner for Canada in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland for Wednesday, May 13^th prior to the Conference Opening. 

We are still confirming details but the intent is to travel together to Trafalgar Square to attend, and then return in time for the conference opening, as has been past practice at other conferences when the Canadian Embassies have extended invitations. It is always a highlight!

As this is a shared host event, there is a cost to both IWF Canada and IWF BC members.  The cost per person is $69CAD and you can pay through PayPal on our website here or by e-transfer to admin@iwfbc.com 

Please confirm your attendance by purchasing your ticket before April 24th and thank you.

Demand for this conference was unprecedented, and registration for IWF’s 2026 Cornerstone Conference, Tradition to Transformation, in London has sold out in record time.
 
We would love to have you all there, of course, and although space is physically limited in London, we’re working hard to include as many members as able within capacity. If you’re interested in attending and haven’t yet added your name to the waitlist, please do so. 
 
JOIN WAITLIST
 
If you’re cleared from the waitlist, you will receive an email inviting you to register. The link will be active for 72 hours.
 
Should you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to a member of the IWF registration team at iwf@executivevents.com or by phone at +1-866-216-8040 (toll free) or +1-303-586-3316. 
 
Thank you for your dedication to the IWF community! 

We’re pleased to share that registration is now open for the IWF Canada Connects Conference, taking place this June 17-19 in Calgary.

This year’s theme is “Blue Sky Mindset”.  Join an intimate community of extraordinary women to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and grow together through meaningful dialogue and connection.

Key dates:

• Early bird pricing deadline: April 6
• Registration closes: May 18

Given the early bird deadline is fast approaching, we encourage you to register soon to take advantage of preferred pricing.

You can find more details and register via the IWF Canada website here.

We are delighted to invite you to a unique behind-the-scenes experience at Government House with Her Honour, the Honourable Wendy Cocchia, followed by the IWF BC Summer Retreat.

Thursday, July 9
Behind the Scenes at Government House
3:55 pm – Arrival at Government House
4:00 pm – Private tour with the Lieutenant Governor’s Private Secretary
4:45 pm – Reception & conversation with Her Honour and Pamela Martin
5:30 pm – Front lawn concert with food trucks
7:00 pm – Optional dinner

Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11
IWF BC Summer Retreat in Victoria
(More details to come)

Travel Planning
If you are joining from the mainland, we encourage you to book your ferry travel now for July 9–11 to secure your preferred sailings.

More information, including registration and accommodation special rates will follow soon. We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be a memorable and inspiring experience.

The 4th Annual IWF Western Region Retreat will be held in Northern California July 31 to August 2. The Retreat brings together members from IWF forums across the Western Region—including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Idaho, Utah, and Hawaii—for a dynamic, mini-conference–style experience centered on shared learning and expanded regional connection. It will include special curated activities to build relationships and connections between members while experiencing the history and charm of Healdsburg, CA and its stunning surroundings. The venue is Bishop’s Ranch, the same location where IWF Northern California’s renowned annual “summer camp” is held and will allow all participants to enjoy the beauty and peace of this rustic gem.

If you are interested in attending please provide your non-binding indication of interest by April 30th. This is intended to provide the Retreat Planning Committee with information to help with planning.

Go to: https://iwfnorcal.org/event-6654080

Click on the Register button

Registration type: IWF Other Forum Member

Registration code: WRR26interest

Complete the form

Click through to Confirm and you will see an Event Registration Confirmation (Receipt) and receive a confirmation email.

Registration with nonrefundable payment to secure a spot will begin on May 20th and separate instructions will be provided for the full registration process.

Please contact the IWF NorCal Office with any questions at iwfnorcal@gmail.com or 415-227-9987.

The 4th Annual IWF Western Region Retreat will be held in Northern California July 31 to August 2. The Retreat brings together members from IWF forums across the Western Region—including British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Southern California, Idaho, Utah, and Hawaii—for a dynamic, mini-conference–style experience centered on shared learning and expanded regional connection. It will include special curated activities to build relationships and connections between members while experiencing the history and charm of Healdsburg, CA and its stunning surroundings. The venue is Bishop’s Ranch, the same location where IWF Northern California’s renowned annual “summer camp” is held and will allow all participants to enjoy the beauty and peace of this rustic gem.

If you are interested in attending please provide your non-binding indication of interest by April 30th. This is intended to provide the Retreat Planning Committee with information to help with planning.

Go to: https://iwfnorcal.org/event-6654080

Click on the Register button

Registration type: IWF Other Forum Member

Registration code: WRR26interest

Complete the form

Click through to Confirm and you will see an Event Registration Confirmation (Receipt) and receive a confirmation email.

Registration with nonrefundable payment to secure a spot will begin on May 20th and separate instructions will be provided for the full registration process.

Please contact the IWF NorCal Office with any questions at iwfnorcal@gmail.com or 415-227-9987.

Ticketing to open soon! We are securing a group of tickets for a performance of Merry Wives of Windsor at Vancouver’s crown jewel, Bard on the Beach

We will gather together in the Bard Lounge for some pre-show fun.

Shakespeare’s laugh-out-loud comedy comes alive with music in and around the community athletic centre of a (fictional) Vancouver suburb that is seriously obsessed with soccer. This classic farce follows the roguish Sir John Falstaff, who sets out to fix his financial woes by wooing two married women so that he can steal their husbands’ fortunes—only for his targets, Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page, to come together and turn the tables on him. With lively musical numbers woven throughout, this production guarantees an evening of laughter, mischief, and merriment. 

Directed by Rebecca Northan

Production run time: TBD

Event Details:

Gather: 6:30pm

Show Starts: 7:30pm sharp

Price: 75 per person

Price Includes: Theatre ticket

Where: Bard on the Beach

*As always, tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another member. Tickets can also be purchased via e-transfer to admin@iwfbc.com*