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.

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, March 20, 2026 1 pm – 9 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2026 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2026 10 am – 5 pm

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.

Surrey Rockhound Club

When

May 27, 2026
Wednesday 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)

Where

Sullivan’s Hall (Basement)
6306 152 Street
Surrey, BC

More Information

The Surrey Rockhounders are hosting their annual auction. Enjoy a great selection of rock, mineral, and lapidary items. Overflow parking is available immediately to the north if the main lot is full. Bring your cash and join the Surrey Rockhound Club for a fun evening!

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. 

Members on the bank of the reservoir looking for rocks
March 26 2023 Field Trip to Daisy Lake Reservoir

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.