Reasons to become a subscriber:

To make sure we can keep value in this program for everyone who subscribes, we are selling a maximum of 200 subscriptions, and we will close subscription sales whenever we sell out, or on May 15, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE:

Buying a subscription won’t automatically guarantee that you will be able to buy all the tickets and passes you want. To ensure access to the more popular events and passes, we will be capping sales at 2 passes and 4 tickets per event per subscriber during the presale period. We will also be reserving inventory for all events and passes to release on Monday, June 1, 2026, when sales open to the general public. This means subscriber inventory may sell out in some cases, and we urge you to order early to avoid disappointment. Subscribers will be able to purchase additional passes and tickets with their 10% discount as soon as general sales open on June 1st.

Questions? Please email in**@*************al.ca. You can purchase a subscription by using the link below, or by phoning the office at 604-885-9631 during business hours. Thank you for your support!

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Special thanks to our generous auction donors…

Arts Club Theatre, BC Ferries, Canadian Tire (Sechelt), Coast Academy of Dance, Fred’s Sechelt, Gigi Hoeller Art, Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Sechelt Inn, and Talaysay Tours.

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Join us for an inspiring afternoon with renowned science journalist and beloved broadcaster Bob McDonald, as he shares stories from his remarkable life and career, drawn from his new memoir, Just Say Yes. Bob will reflect on his decades-long journey bringing science to Canadians — and how saying “yes” opened doors to extraordinary adventures.

Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
Location: Raven’s Cry Theatre, 5555 Sunshine Coast Hwy., Sechelt
Time: 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Doors open for general admission at 1:30 p.m.)

The Event Includes:

• A captivating talk by Bob McDonald
• An audience Q&A
• A special raffle, featuring great prizes! Tickets will be for sale at the event only.
• A book signing session, courtesy of Talewind Books

Ticket Options:

VIP Experience – $75 (limited quantities available)

• Exclusive pre-event Meet & Greet with Bob McDonald
• A signed copy of Bob’s memoir, Just Say Yes (value $35)
• Reserved premium-section seating

General Admission

• $30 for one ticket
• $25 for two or more tickets – bring a friend and save!

Virtual Ticket

• $25.00 for one ticket (link will be valid for 2 weeks after October 5, 2025)
  

Online Auction

You can also support the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts by bidding in our online auction until October 15, 2025. Check out these special items – including original art and exciting experiences – and help raise funds to support Canada’s longest-running summer gathering celebrating Canadian writers and readers! All proceeds will help us continue bringing exceptional literary experiences to our community. Visit 32auctions.com/SCFWA2025.

Special thanks to our generous event sponsors and raffle and auction donors…

Arts Club Theatre, BC Ferries, Canadian Tire (Sechelt), Coast Academy of Dance, Claytons Heritage Market, Douglas & McIntyre, Driftwood Players, Fred’s Sechelt, Gigi Hoeller Art, London Drugs (Gibsons), Painted Boat Resort Spa & Marina, Raven’s Cry Theatre, Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Sechelt Inn, Starbucks (Sechelt), Sunshine Coast Foundation, Talewind Books, Kirsty Tosczak – PREC, Talaysay Tours, Troller Ale House

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Reasons to become a subscriber:

PLEASE NOTE:

Buying a subscription won’t automatically guarantee that you will be able to buy all the tickets and passes you want. To ensure access to the more popular events and passes, we will be capping sales at 2 passes and 4 tickets per event per subscriber during the presale period. We will also be reserving inventory for all events and passes to release on Monday, June 2, 2025, when sales open to the general public. This means subscriber inventory may sell out in some cases, and we urge you to order early to avoid disappointment. Subscribers will be able to purchase additional passes and tickets with their 10% discount as soon as general sales open on June 2.

Questions? Please email in**@*************al.ca. You can purchase a subscription by using the link below, or by phoning the office at 604-885-9631 during business hours. Thank you for your support!

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Reasons to become a subscriber…

• Early access to Festival 2024 ticket sales*
• 10% discount on Festival 2024 tickets and passes
• A copy of the Festival 2024 brochure and program—with all the information about this year’s author events—will be mailed (or emailed) to you, as soon as they are available
• You will show your support for the Festival of the Written Arts, helping us plan and prepare for the summer festival!

You can also subscribe over the phone, by calling the office at 1-800-565-9631 or 604-885-9631 during business hours. If you have questions, please email info(at)writersfestival.ca.
_{*For those who subscribe by May 20, 2024}

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We surpassed our goal of raising $15,000 by the end of the Festival!

The Legacy of Literacy Endowment Campaign is now over $792,000 in donations and pledges, almost 80% of our goal! If you haven’t already donated or you would like to make an additional donation, you still have time. We will submit the 2019 matching fund application to the Department of Canadian Heritage at the end of November. And for every $100 donation, your name will be entered into the draw for the original artwork by Carol La Fave. The donation deadline and draw date is Monday, November 25.

How to donate:

By telephone:  (Visa or Mastercard) at 604-885-9631 or 1-800-565-9631

The office is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

By mail:

Send cheques payable to the Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts (with Legacy of Literacy on the memo line) to Box 2299, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0.

Online: Click here to reach our Canada Helps page.

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