Dates: May 1–2, 2026
Location: Bamfield & Anacla British Columbia
May 1-2 2026, Bamfield & Anacla, Vancouver Island.
Salty Hearts is a cozy, salty, slightly feral little sister to Pachena Bay Music Festival (www.pachenabaymusicfestival.com).
Same coast. Same crew. Saltier vibe.An intimate and inclusive boutique festival of the highest degree. This festival is set in the most incredible event location in Canada, hands down. Come and see it to believe it!
Expect live bands echoing through downtown Bamfield, DJs and fires at Pachena Bay Campground, and music naturally woven through the town itself. Cold dips. Sauna hangs. Jam sessions. Short rides in little boats. Long conversations in beautiful places. Connections that start on the dance floor and end by the fire.
Camping is by the site. Once you rent a campsite, you can bring your vehicle, trailer, and crew and settle in for the weekend however you want. Approximately 5 tents or two small RVs can generally fit per site.
For more detailed info about the campsite, please visit https://pachenabaycampground.ca/
Keep in mind, campsites and weekend passes are purchased through us right here: https://mteliah.tickit.ca/**If campsites are sold out or you're looking to save a few bucks, FILL OUT this campsite sharing spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iGdKWXcRTn3pdyx6fp7v4JngV3yR6HbhlwUZ1alJibE/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Don’t like camping? No prob our main stage is smack dab in the middle of town.Festival in style at the Hacas Inn—turning your front door into a front-row seat for all the bands at the Hacas Stage.https://hacasinn.ca
FESTIVAL AND ACCOMMODATIONS TICKET LINK: https://mteliah.tickit.ca/events/33307
Join us in the digital world: FB event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1859148538059338/
FB group and community page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/401548741991118
Fb Mt.Eliah: https://www.facebook.com/Mt.Eliah (We also host about 30 other events per year at Native Sons Hall, Courtenay, and the Waverley Hotel in Cumberland. Other past events include Cumberland Wild and Atmosphere Gathering, among many cherished private adventure festivals throughout the coast.
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More info about the land and area:
Our event is encouraged and supported by Huu-ay-aht Group of Businesses, and we are proud to be a cherished event in Huu-ay-aht's modern treaty lands. We are extremely proud and thankful to serve our Vancouver Island dance community while at the same time creating events in this special community that uplift and bring joy.https://huuayaht.org/
Do you understand the physical layout of Bamfield? Familiar with the world-famous Brady's Beach? It's extremely unique and beautiful.
Learn more right here:https://visitbamfield.ca/
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