Karaoke Night
2026-05-16 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-23 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-30 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-06 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-13 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-20 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-06-27 21:00 - 23:30, 2026-07-04 21:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver) and 4 more dates | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Every Saturday from 9 pm to late

Taste of Norway: a Long Table Feast on Norway's National Day
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:30 | Troll Ski Resort, Barkerville Hwy 27 E., BC, Canada
What do you get when two local, independent businesses team up to present an afternoon of food and drink together? A culinary collaboration that is sure to rock your Sunday! This match-up of Hildur and Jillian’s creativity & passion is not to be missed!
Take a journey to Norway with a six-course food and drink menu inspired by Hildur’s heritage and prepared by the Wells Hotel. Gather around the long tables of Troll Resort and celebrate Norway’s National Day with a feast! Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Scandinavian sweaters are encouraged!
Taste of Norway is the 9th edition of the Cariboo Culinary Collaboration series, where the Wells Hotel hits the road to travel the Cariboo and team up with other small businesses to offer unique food and drink experiences in new venues. The eight previous events in the series have all sold out, so don’t miss the opportunity to join us this Spring!
The Menu:
* Hors d’ouevre: Gravad lax med hovmästarsås – cured salmon with dijon dill sauce
* Soup: Fiskesuppe med Knekkebrød – fish soup with crisp breads
* Appetizer: Lefse med marinert edamerost og agurt – potato pancake with marinated edam and cucumber
* Salad: Rekesalt med grovbrod – shrimp salad with whole grain bread
* Main: Fårikål – peppered lamb in cabbage with potatoes and lingonberries
* Dessert: Kvæfjordkak: Norway’s ‘best cake’
IMPORTANT this is a set menu event. Substitutions and alternatives to the set menu will not be available.
When: Sunday, May 17th starting at 2:00 pm (Norway’s National Day!)
Where: Troll Resort, 7271 Barkerville Hwy (between Quesnel and Wells, BC)
What’s Included: Six food courses with drink pairings
The Price: $75 + GST per person
Tickets are limited and available for purchase online from the Wells Hotel. Head to the link in the Facebook event, or look for “online orders” at wellshotel.com
Due to the advanced planning required to prepare for the event, tickets may not be available at the door

Pickleball at the Hall
2026-05-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-05-31 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-14 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-21 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-05 16:00 - 18:00 and 3 more dates | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
8 pm and Sundays from 4-6 pm at the Community hall. No experience required, all you need is a clean pair of shoes. The drop in fee is $3

Gallery Opening: Ava and Ama
2026-05-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Ava and Ama are two ladies living in Balne, a fictional town inspired by the English town of Calne. Xinleh spent a formative year living and working in the UK; a period that still holds a particular tension for her. Charming, yet the experience is weighted by her first time living alone and by her awareness of how, as a Singaporean from a former British colony, she relates to Britain’s colonial history. She is interested in the questions of movement and transformation, in the shapeshifting nature of the immigrant experience, where the absurd lurks in the everyday. Through surrealistic devices she seeks to combine inconceivable ideas in unexpected ways– a symbol of establishing one’s unique identity in unfamiliar places.
Ava and Ama live at the edge of distortion, which reflects the artist’s personal experiences of the visible and unseen.
IMA acknowledges the support of the Province of British Columbia for keeping our gallery free to attend.
IMA operates on the territory of the Lhtako Dene Nation, a traditional land-use area of the Dakelh and Secwépemc peoples, recognizing their historical and ongoing connection to the land.

Constructing Worlds I: Whimsical Watercolour Landscapes w/ Xinleh
2026-05-23 11:00 - 14:30 | Island Mountain Arts Studios, Mildred Ave, Wells, V0K 2R0
Craft a whimsical Landscape in this Watercolour workshop with Xinleh.
In this three hour workshop, take on the art of painting watercolour landscapes with a whimsical twist. IMA Public Gallery Artist Xinleh takes you through techniques for watercolour painting. Create personal atmospheric landscapes that balance the line between self-expression, imagination and technique. Explore the basics of composition, value and the versatility of watercolour as a medium in worldbuilding.
No experience required – this workshop is designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence with their watercolour technique.

Constructing Worlds II: Character Design w/ Xinleh
2026-05-24 11:00 - 14:30 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Participation in Constructing Worlds I not required.
Create original characters with a fun backstory and setting.
Over the course of this three-hour workshop, Xinleh unravels the process of creating appealing characters, encouraging participants to develop their own unique visual language. Study popular character design from famous artists, famous cartoons like Snoopy and Garfield, and learn about story, shapes, exaggeration, costuming. We will also look at how unique traits and setting can make a well-rounded character, and how to develop story and setting for the characters we create.
Materials Provided:
IMA will provide Pencils, Paper and a variety of mediums to experiment with from our art supply.
Participants may bring a notebook and any other materials or mediums of choice that they wish to create with.

Chrissy Brooks Celebration of Life
2026-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Banquet Room, Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Chrissy Brooks Celebration of Life Will be Friday, June 5 in the Banquet Room of the Wells Community Hall 1:00-4:00pm.
The rest of the details are being worked out, but the date has been confirmed.
If anyone would like to contribute photos or anything else to the service, please message Trish Smooks and she will be happy to include you.

Wells Wheels ATV Club Campout
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-23 | BC
Exciting News!
The Club’s July Campout at the Forest Rose Campground in Barkerville is from Tuesday, July 14 to Wednesday, July 22nd inclusive.
Club members: Make sure to reserve your favourite site by booking early! Members have received additional information regarding early booking. Please check your inbox!
You must be a member of ATVBC and Wells Wheels ATV Club to participate in any events or activities organized by the Club. This way, all members are covered under ATVBC’s insurance.
Visit https://atvbc.ca/join-atvbc/ to join us, make sure to choose Wells Wheels ATV Club as one of your local clubs.
Hope you will join us!
A few club members will be exploring the trails beforehand, and will have a good idea where maintenance will be required.
Although not all of you can make it for the whole week, you are welcome to join us whenever possible. You can connect with our club from our Facebook page, website or Instagram for updated news and upcoming events.
Tentative Schedule…
Tuesday, July 14 – Arriving, Set-up & Welcome Members
Wednesday, July 15 & Thursday, July 16 – Trail maintenance
Friday, July 17 – Club Ride to Stony Lake to meet the PG Groups
Saturday, July 18 – Host the PG Club Group Rides
Sunday, July 19 – Relax Day/short ride
Monday, July 20 – Trail Maintenance/Ride
Tuesday, July 21 – Group ride – Destination TBD
Wednesday, July 22 – Safe Travels

Jam Camp in the Mountains
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-31 | Island Mountain Arts Studios, Mildred Ave, Wells, V0K 2R0
Sign up today to bring your family and friends to Jam Camp in the Mountains in beautiful Wells. Create music with us in the alpine meadows of our small community! Stay in your tent or RV, or choose from many lodging options in Wells and Barkerville.
Camp activities will be in the Wells School and outside during good weather. You can join us no matter your age or musical ability – beginner and experienced musicians are all welcome. There will be many workshop and lesson choices for you to enjoy.
This year, Jam Camp in the Mountains is partnering with Island Mountain Arts, an organization with almost 50 years of history. They are leaders in the arts community in BC who host the ArtsWells Festival, arts workshops, artist residencies, and a public gallery, and partner with organizations like the Jam Camp Society. Learn more about Island Mountain Arts here.
Jam Camp in the Mountains is
1 hour from Quesnel,
2 hours from Prince George, and
10 minutes from Barkerville Historic Site.
Dates
Jam Camp will begin on Sunday, July 26. Campers are invited to arrive in Wells late morning or early afternoon and be set up by 5 pm. Our first official camp activity is the Welcome Potluck that evening.
Our final performance takes place on the evening of Thursday, July 30, and Jam Camp ends on Friday, July 31. Friday is a free day for packing up camp, saying goodbyes, and taking your last stroll in the area before you go.
The full schedule of the week’s events will be sent out closer to the date, and will be similarly structured to those of past camps. Morning activities will start around 9am. Activities include full group workshops, small group lessons, and songwriting/musical project groups. Days include a lunch & leisure break, a dinner & leisure break, and evening activities wrapping up around 9pm.
Registration Fees
All folks participating in Jam Camp aged 4 and up will pay a sliding scale registration fee of $200 to $500 CAD per person.
Jam Camp fees cover 4.5 days of workshops, activities, and instruction.
Fees do not cover food or accommodation. Groups must make their own arrangements for accommodation (see Accommodation section below) and are responsible for their own meals. Campers can make their own food or visit local restaurants.
The sliding scale allows campers to choose the payment that suits their family or group best. If you are able to pay more than the base fee per person, that will help keep camp affordable for everyone.
Notes:
E-transfer is the simplest way to pay for your registration.
If you pay via PayPal, PayPal will charge a fee of approximately 3% of your total registration & camping fees.
You may also choose to help subsidize registration for a low-income attendee, or to support the non-profit Jam Camp Society.
