SQUATCH WATCH 2026 Vancouver Island

A Gathering for ALL THINGS SASQUATCH!

Come and listen to some of the most credited specialists talk about ALL THINGS SASQUATCH!

This 3-Day Conference, at the Florence Filberg Centre in the Comox Valley, will host multiple Presenters, Sasquatch-themed Vendors Market & a Gala Dinner with Keynote Speaker. If you’re curious about the elusive Sasquatch or are already a ‘BELIEVER’, mark your calendar and get your tickets to attend! Here’s some highlighted special

Speakers that will be hosting presentations and community dialogues:

Tom Sewid - Sasquatch Island

"North American Indians and Canadian First Nations referred to North American as Turtle Island because it looks like a turtle from space. I call North America ‘Sasquatch Island’ because many Indigenous Tribes have a name, stories and in some cases art or dances about Sasquatch. Even to this day, all people from every corner of North America have sighting accounts, stories and names for the large hair covered creatures known as Sasquatch". Sewid will share his personal Sasquatch accounts along with First Nation legends and stories.

Francis Horne Sr. – Indigenous Artist and Environmentalist

An astute environmentalist, Horne Sr. has experienced and developed his own image of Sasquatch. From a sandy creekside bed, Horne discovered this massive footprint and documented his findings in collaboration with his traditional teachings in Tsonoqua. Through Horne’s licensing agreement with Native Northwest, his iconic Sasquatch image has become renown for its iconic look and style. Recently, along side Native Northwest, Horne Sr. fought a long, three year court battle regarding copyright infringement and theft of intellectual property. He won this law suit over his Sasquatch image and will be sharing some of the hurdles he experienced in Indigenous Art Theft. Horne will be presenting on his own findings and traditional beliefs at the Conference with a second presentation of a Fireside Dialogue for Artists.

Dave Scot - Spaced Out Radio

Dave Scott is a professional journalist, and paranormal experiencer himself. Dave started Spaced Out Radio in November 2014 after working 10 years in mainstream radio in various roles. Since its inception, SOR has grown into a weekly broadcast reaching over 177,000 listeners on a nightly basis (starting at 12:00am EST). You can follow Dave on Twitter, @spacedoutradio

Thomas Steenburg - The Bukwus Crew

Remember 95% of information about Sasquatch on the internet is B.S.- The Bukwus Crew are part of the other 5%! The Bukwus Crew is a group of Sasquatch researchers and enthusiasts from British Columbia, Canada. Join Thomas for his presentation on the group’s research and investigation of Sasquatch over the decades. He encourages new researchers to keep a healthy skepticism, and an honest outlook, in spite of the pitfalls of the internet! We Believe!

Terrance N. James - PhD + Biographer “Sasquatch Discovered”

Sasquatch Discovered is the biography of Dr. John Bindernagel – Canada’s foremost Sasquatch/Bigfoot investigator. His intense childhood curiosity about the natural world, with a particular interest in ornithology, led to his involvement as a Junior Naturalist and his teacher dubbing him “the scientist” for his in-class contributions. By high-school, he was practicing good curatorial habits as he collected specimens for the museum he created in the family home. While in university, Bindernagel was intrigued by the story of an “ape-man” in British Columbia. During his time in Africa, he became familiar with the great apes and hypothesized the Sasquatch as North America’s great ape. On return to Canada, he chose to live in the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island, B.C., and closer to the west coast rain forests– prime Sasquatch habitat. Here he aimed to study and pursue research on this elusive animal. Terry James will share his story of friendship and biographical overview of Dr. John Bindernagle’s encounters.

Squatch Watch Vancouver Island 2026 Conference will open Friday night, May 22, with a Sasquatch Market, Opening Ceremony, 1st Presenter, Concession w Aunty's Deadly Seafood Chowder and Bannock, Sasquatch Pizza and Bigfoot Donuts. Presenter Meet n Greet @ Match, Chances Casino Courtenay 8-10 pm (No Host/No Ticket required). Saturday, May 23, continues with a morning Presenter, Community Dialogue session and an afternoon Presentation, Squatch Market, Concession, and Keynote Panel for Q&A from Attendees! Sunday, May 24, the final day continues to host the Squatch Market and final Presenters, Concession and Closing Ceremony!

Tickets are now on SALE! Come join in the sharing of ALL THINGS SASQUATCH! WE BELIEVE!  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/squatch-watch-vancouver-island-2026-tickets-1981954807181

THANK YOU TO OUR HOTEL SPONSOR Bayview Hotel V.I.

~ Not only are they the OFFICIAL accommodation for the Conference Presenters, Conference Attendees get a SPECIAL RATE for their booking (CAD$): Classic Two Queen: $238.48 per night plus taxes King Suite: $254.32 per night plus taxes Guests can access the preferred rates using the booking code: 2605SQUA https://www.bayviewvi.com/

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Conference 3-Day Tickets, Single Daily Tickets and Vending Space are all available via EVENTBRITE.CA – “Squatch Watch Vancouver Island 2026. Presented by Kiki’s Communications Inc. in partnership with Queneesh Indigenous Community Society (partial proceeds to QICS).

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