QB Reads Special Presentation: Food & Drink on 19th c. Vancouver Island

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm UTC-08:00

587 Beach Road, Qualicum Beach, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9K1K7 | Qualicum Beach

Qualicum Beach Museum
Publisher/HostQualicum Beach Museum
QB Reads Special Presentation: Food & Drink on 19th c. Vancouver Island
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"Every Delicacy: Food & Drink on 19th century Vancouver Island"
In this exclusive QB Reads Special Presentation, local author Robert Clark shares the findings of his research into the history of local food and drink.
What people ate and drank on Vancouver Island expanded greatly as the population grew in the 19th century. The natural bounty that had long sustained First Nations, the development of local production, and a vast range of imports all contributed to a surprisingly varied food scene.
Join us at the QB Museum on Wednesday, February 18th, at 2 p.m. for this fascinating presentation, which includes some small historical refreshments!

RSVPs are appreciated.
In conjunction with BC Heritage Week, let’s celebrate food as a form of heritage! It links us to the land and to traditions, ties our families to our ancestors, and connects cultures and communities. Exploring food and cooking as a vessel of identity brings us together.
Originally from Manitoba, Robert Clark is a certified French-English translator, writer, and life-long history lover. He as written several published articles on food, arts, and culture, and published his first book in 2024, 'Fiendish Crime: A True Story of Shell Shock and Murder'. He is currently working on his second historical non-fiction book.
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