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.
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.
Courtenay Gem & Mineral Club
When
April 3, 4 & 5, 2026
Friday 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where
Comox Valley Curling Centre
4835 Headquarters Road
Courtenay, BC
More Information
Admission is just $4.00, with kids under 10 free with an adult. Explore over 100 tables filled with rocks, fossils, gems, and both uncut and polished treasures. Enjoy live demonstrations, a fun Kid Zone, and much more.
BC Gem Show
When
April 10, 11 & 12, 2026
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where
Chilliwack Heritage Park
44140 Luckakuck Way
Chilliwack, BC
More Information
The British Columbia Lapidary Society hosts the annual BC Gem Show — the largest gem and mineral show in the province. Learn more at BC Gem Show Webpage.
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.
