Pickleball at the Hall
2025-03-13 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) and 2 more dates | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Pickleball is back! Thursdays @ 6:30pm, starting in November, at the Community Hall. All you need is a pair of running shoes. Drop in fee is $3. No experience required.
Hope to see you there!

Karaoke Night
2025-03-15 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-22 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-03-29 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-04-05 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-04-12 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-04-19 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-04-26 21:00 - 23:30, 2025-05-03 21:00 - 23:30 and 1 more date | Jack O’ Club Restaurant & Pub, 12383 Hwy 27 E., Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Every Saturday from 9 pm to late

Young Movie Makers 2: The Spring Break Sequel
2025-03-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Sunset Theatre, 2357 Pooley St., Wells, BC, v0k2r0, Canada
Young Movie Makers returns for a spring break film premiere to remember!
What are the films about? We can’t tell you yet! The films you’ll see tonight were written, conceived, filmed and edited all within one week!
All we can tell you is that it will be a celebration of the creativity that is the young ppl of Wells!
Admission by donation (charitable receipts offered for donations over $25.00). Red Carpet Attire Optional.
Island Mountain Arts youth programming is supported by the Province of BC

Cariboo Women's Weekend
2025-03-28 - 2025-03-31 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Leave your responsibilities at home and join us for a weekend of discovery, connection, and relaxation in the beautiful mountain town of Wells, BC. This inaugural getaway weekend, March 28th-30th, 2024, offers great food, good company, and a full weekend lineup of amazing activities for women – Cariboo style!
From our home base at the historic Wells Hotel, enjoy beautifully curated meals and a host of different activities for fun, friendship, and renewal of the body and spirit. During the day, ticket holders can choose to attend yoga sessions, art tours, wellness workshops, nature walks, sauna sessions, dips in the hot tub, bonfires, and more. In the evenings, we’ll gather together in other beautiful historic Wells performance venues for movies, live music, cocktails, and more.
Both weekend and day passes are available. Book by February 28th to access early bird pricing.
Full weekend with private accommodation

Early bird: $455
After February 28th: $480

Full weekend with shared accommodation (2-3 people per room)

Early bird: $390
After February 28th: $420

No accommodation:

Full weekend: $280
Friday Day Pass: $130
Saturday Day Pass: $180
Sunday Day Pass: not available

Tickets include meals and all activities and amenities offered as part of the Cariboo Women’s Weekend. Full weekend ticket holders will also receive a commemorative t-shirt and an optional free Sunday-night extension of their accommodations.
Schedule and more details coming soon.
Amenities included:

Wood-fired sauna access
Roof-top hot tub access
Yoga sessions
Craft and wellness workshops
Art walks
Nature walks with plant and animal ID
Friday welcome and cocktail reception
Friday night movie at the Sunset Theatre
Saturday night live music at Sarras Performance Space
Closing Sunday bonfire
More being added!

Meals included, prepared specially for the event by the Wells Hotel:

Friday: lunch and dinner
Saturday: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sunday: breakfast and lunch

Emergency Preparedness Meeting and Community Dinner
2025-04-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Wells Community Hall, 4269 Sanders Ave, Wells, BC, V0K2R0, Canada
Hosted Community Dinner By the District of Wells and its Partners
Wednesday, 2025 April 09th, 5:00pm to 6:30pm Wells Community Hall
5:00pm—Dinner & Short Presentations
6:00 to 6:30pm—Resources and one-on-one learning with the Partners
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85189257682?pwd=[REDACTED]
Partners: RCMP, Wildfire Branch, Lhtako Dene Na on, BC Ambulance, West Fraser Mills Ltd., Osisko Developments, Ministry of Forests, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness BC, Barkerville Historic Town & Park, District of Wells, City of Quesnel, Cariboo Regional District, Ministry of Transporta on and Infrastructure, School District 28, Island Mountain Arts, BC Hydro, Troll Ski Resort, Bowron Lakes, Wells Volunteer Fire Brigade, and other Partners
For more information, call the District Office at 250-994-3330

Liminal: the spaces in between Opening Reception
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
In her first gallery show, Liminal: the spaces in between, Wells-based artist Danette Boucher will showcase a collection of pieces she has been making for the past 25 years, examining the special relationship she holds with Wells and Barkerville.
Join us for an opening on Thursday April 10th at 6:00 PM!

MEND workshop
2025-04-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
RESCHEDULED!
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In advance of Earth day, we’re back and sending out this invitation for a mending workshop. No registration necessary. cCheck out our new gallery show as you’re guided through some neat up-cycling patterns.
We’ll have snacks and beverages to share! Donations are graciously accepted. Led by the one and only Annie Rutherford!

Easter Brunch
2025-04-20 08:00 - 14:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us a lovely brunch menu at the Hotel, special for the Easter holiday.

Basic Principles of Chocolate Making
2025-04-26 11:00 - 13:30 | Island Mountain Arts Studios, Mildred Ave, Wells, V0K 2R0
In the Basic Principles of Chocolate Making, learn how to take cacao beans and transform them into delicious chocolate. In this hands-on class, you will learn about sorting out bean imperfections, roasting, winnowing and then hand-grind your beans into chocolate that you can take home to enjoy (or enjoy on the spot). On the way, you will also learn about the commercial processing and how different ingredients are added to various grades of chocolate. Together, we will also learn to appreciate and taste chocolate to understand the characteristics of different chocolates.
When?
Saturday April 26th, 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM (Island Mountain Arts Public Gallery – 2323 Pooley St, Wells BC) – the workshop space is mobility accessible, with a washroom down a flight of stairs)
Cost?
$75.00 + GST – includes equipment access and set of ingredients.
Participants are allowed to come with one secondary participant per each set of ingredients. IMA will also have a small amount of PWYC seats – please indicate that as your choice in the payment section of the registration form.
Registration and Payment:
Register for our workshop by clicking here
25% of the workshop fee will be due within 5 business days of registration and is non-refundable. IMA will draft and send an invoice to you via Square.
We can take down-payment in the gallery in cash, via e-transfer to finance@imarts.com or using a credit card online.
The balance is due upon arrival at the workshop.
The Cocoaro Story:
Cocoaro Craft Chocolate began in Wells, BC and was created by independent entrepreneur, Margaret Inoue. The small town and supportive local food and business community in the Cariboo helped to incubate and grow Cocoaro from an idea to a business. In 2018, Cocoaro moved to the lower mainland of BC as a result of family priorities. We have found a welcome food community and hope to grow the success of the chocolate and continue to educate people on fine craft chocolate.
The business grew out of Margaret’s passion for food, flavour, social justice and, well, chocolate. It was the intersection where she felt she could make a difference through the business she developed. She is continually learning and working on her craft. The business and bars also reflect her Japanese heritage, including the gifting aspect of the culture. She hopes you not only enjoy them, but you also share them, which is why we make the bars beautiful on the outside and delicious on the inside.
All ages welcome. Youth 14 and under should be accompanied by an adult! Please contact info@imarts.com for any questions.

Taste of Mexico: Cinco de Mayo
2025-05-05 18:00 - 20:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
After a month on the road touring our Culinary Collaboration series in the Cariboo, we’re bringing it home to Wells! Following three fantastic sold-out events in Quesnel and Prince George, we’re excited to offer a 4th opportunity to enjoy this special series this spring.
Taste of Mexico: Cinco de Mayo is a unique food and beverage event featuring a six-part food tasting menu served with a three-part drink pairing (alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available). It’s a journey of flavour, discovery, and community, and a celebration of food culture around the world. Our homage to Mexico holds a special place in our cook Jillian’s heart; think of it as her culinary love letter to a country she keeps coming back to.
The Menu:
* Hors d’ouevre: ceviche in endive
* Soup: pozole rojo
* Appetizer: tostada con carne
* Salad: esquites
* Main: pork al pastor with rice and black bean mole
* Dessert: tres leches cake
*IMPORTANT* this is a set menu event. Substitutions and alternatives to the food menu will not be available.
When: Saturday, May 5th starting at 6:00 pm
Where: The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC
What’s Included: Six food courses with drink pairings
The Price: $60 per person
Tickets are limited and available for purchase online or at the Wells Hotel. The Hotel is offering 25% off rooms for out-of-town guests for the evening.
Due to the advanced planning required to prepare for the event, tickets may not be available at the door.

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 08:00 - 14:00 | The Wells Hotel, 2341 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Join us for a Sunday Brunch at the Wells Hotel, special for the Mother’s Day holiday.
Mother’s Day Brunch Menu

Avocado Toast $12
Locally made sourdough with avocado, feta, scallions, hemp hearts, and sriracha.
Benedict Pizza $20
10” house-made pizza crust topped with tomato sauce, ham, spinach, mozzarella, soft poached eggs and hollandaise sauce.
Croissant French Toast $16
Buttery croissants dipped in custard and seared until golden brown, served with strawberry compote, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce.
Breakfast BLT $16
A fried egg, two slices of thick-cut bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted brioche bun, served with home-style hash browns.
Huevos Rancheros $16
Two fried eggs served on crispy corn tortillas with savoury black beans, avocado, pickled onions, house-made salsa, feta, and crema dressing.
Miner’s Breakfast $17
Two eggs any style, two-piece bacon, and house-made molasses baked beans, served with home-style hash browns.

Smoothies

Mango Matcha $9
Mango, pineapple, spinach, matcha
Winter Wakeup $9
Blueberry, banana, oats, almond butter
Chunky Monkey $8
Banana, peanut butter, cocoa

Sides

Home-Style Hash Browns $5
Two-Piece Toast and Jam $4
Two Eggs, Any Style $4
Two-Piece Thick-Cut Bacon $4
Molasses Baked Beans $6
Sliced Orange $4
Sliced Avocado $4

Reception and Artist Talk: Liquid Light
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Island Mountain Arts, 2323 Pooley St., Wells, BC, V0k2R0, Canada
Reception + Artist Talk: May 16, 6PM!
The show will run from May 16th to June 15th so be sure to stop by and have a look at the art!
IMA’s Gallery shows are supported by the Province of BC. Liquid light is additionally supported by the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest
Light is fluid. It travels in a straight line at twice the speed of sound. It can reflect off objects and refract through others. It interferes, disperses, diffracts, polarizes, and creates shadow. These changeable qualities are what makes light fluid. Light also forms the biological basis of visual perception. The human visual system is geared toward understanding, creating meaning and assigning value. My practice explores interactions between elements of the natural world and human values.
My work seeks to unearth subtleties beyond what the eye can see and focuses on the relationship between the abundance of living organisms and my own place within these ever evolving ecosystems.
As I created these prints, I chose to highlight asymmetry and imperfections to draw a parallel to my human experiences. I also thought about the fragile nature and delicate balances of life cycles and how these same characteristics also speak to resiliency. Life continually captivates me with its duality and balanced interactions of competing and complementary forces.
The artworks in this series reflect my engagement with the forest and fauna of Vancouver Island, coupled with a sense of reverence I feel when I notice the intelligence of the natural world.

Introduction to Lino Cut Reduction with Mary Anne Molcan
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-19 | Island Mountain Arts Studios, Mildred Ave, Wells, V0K 2R0
This workshop is a beginner to intermediate level course for those who want to expand their one colour linocut experience to two or more colours. No prior printmaking experience is required.
Learn about the reductive format of printmaking, where participants work with one lino block to create a multi-coloured layered print edition. Prints are generally created with a colour pallet that ranges in value from light to darker hues. After each coloured layer is printed, the block is carved to eliminate the latest colour from being reprinted. This process continues until the last colour remains and the block is destroyed.
Due to the deterioration of the block through this method every carving decision is final and participants learn to work with unintended mark making. This process is fun and ensures that each print edition is truly one of a kind and impossible to replicate!
Participants are encouraged to come with source material or a drawing suitable for a 5 x 7 inch
When?
Saturday May 17th and Sunday May 18th
IMA has inexpensive accommodation options for program participants through our artist-in-residence building check it out here -> www.imarts.com/island-mountain-air
Where?
Wells-Barkerville School (4386 Mildred Ave) Second Floor Studios
4 hours/day
Cost?
$185+GST for 2025 IMArts Members – Get Your Membership and support IMA Here!
$200+GST for Non-Members
Registration?
25% of the workshop fee will be due within 5 business days of registration and is non-refundable. IMA will draft and send an invoice to you via Square. We can take down-payment in the gallery in cash, via e-transfer to finance@imarts.com or using a credit card online. The balance is due upon arrival at the workshop.
This workshop is supported by the BC Arts Council and the Province of British Columbia
