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Photo: Courtesy of Parksville Beach Festival
Parksville Beach Festival, July 12?Aug. 18

This picturesque Vancouver Island beach transforms into a gallery of intricate sand sculptures during The Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition July 11-14 (the sculptures are displayed until Aug. 18). The public is welcome to ogle the incredible creations starting July 12 as well as enjoy events including weekend concerts, a kite festival July 20-21, and a kids? sandcastle contest on Aug. 18. parksvillebeachfest.ca
Photo: Courtesy of Mary Putnam
Kamloopa Powwow, Aug. 2?4

Held at the Tk?emlups te Secwepemc Powwow Grounds each summer, this celebration of First Nations? culture and heritage features the Grand Entry, in which nearly a thousand dancers in ceremonial dress put on a vibrant performance. There?s drumming, storytelling, Indigenous food, and arts and crafts. tourismkamloops.com Alberta
Photo: Courtesy of Steven Coutts
GlobalFest Fireworks Festival, Aug. 15?24

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The 11 best water parks in CanadaMarvel as the best pyrotechnic wizards from the US, Spain, China and Canada go head-to-head during this multisensory fireworks competition set to music?this year?s theme is ?Bohemian Rhapsody.? It?s held at Elliston Park in ...