Questions?
If you want to learn more about us we encourage you to drop in to our meetings as a guest. Or you can email us with any questions.
Events
Learn about upcoming rock and gem shows and field trips within our club as well as our broader BC Lapidary Society network of clubs.
Hastings Centre Rockhounds Club Show
Join us on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM for a dazzling celebration of gems, jewelry, and 65 years of rockhounding fun!
Rendezvous 2026
Rendezvous was scheduled to return to Lillooet from May 15–18, 2026. However, the venue has since cancelled the booking as they are closing their business. Please stay tuned for updates on the new location.
Upcoming Rock and Gem Shows
To stay up to date with shows by clubs in the British Columbia Lapidary Society (BCLS), you can sign up for alerts by subscribing to the British Columbia Lapidary Society mailing list or by viewing the Upcoming Rock and Gem Shows British Columbia Lapidary Society page.
indiGem also holds large Gem and Mineral Shows in Western Canada. You can learn more about these at the indiGem website.
Vancouver Gem and Mineral Show (indiGem)
When
Friday November 21 2025, 1pm – 9pm
Saturday November 22 2025, 10am – 6pm
Sunday November 23 2025, 10am – 5pm
Where
PNE Forum
2901 E Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V5K 3N7
More Information
The Hastings Centre Rockhounds will be attending the show with a booth, so please come say hello. We are always looking for club members to volunteer to help at our table for part of the weekend.
Over 100 gem, mineral, and jewellery vendors. Explore a selection of gems, crystals, fossils, handcrafted jewellery, beads and findings, lapidary art, and more. Visit the Vancouver Gem Show Website for more information.
Pricing ranges from a general one-day ticket at $8 to a general three-day ticket at $12. Seniors or students pay $6 for a one-day ticket or $9 for a three-day ticket, and all children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult get in for free.
Vernon Lapidary & Mineral Club
When
November 22 & 23, 2025
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Greater Vernon Recreation Centre, Dogwood Gym
3310 37th Ave.
Vernon, BC
More Information
Visit the Vernon Lapidary and Mineral Club’s website to learn more.
Parksville & District Rock & Gem Club
When
November 29 & 30, 2025
Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
747 Jones St.
Qualicum Beach, BC
More Information
Visit the Parksville & District Rock and Gem Club’s website to learn more.
Field Trips
Club Field Trips
We announce our field trips at our monthly meetings, in the Newsletter, and via emails. To stay up to date with the BCLS field trips, they are announced on the British Columbia Lapidary Society Facebook page as well as you can subscribe to the British Columbia Lapidary Society mail list. You can also view their official field trips page for more information.
To join field trips you must be a member of a club within the BC Lapidary Society. Learn more about becoming a member of our club.
