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website: http://www.viu.ca/baking/index.asp

10/01/2026

We are working on an exciting project and we need a few more local bakeries/pastry professionals to join us! If you are interested in building a gingerbread display to help support students and create some community cheer, please send us a dm and we can give you the details!

09/18/2026

SAVE THE DATES! The last week of October VIU Culinary Programs and viubaking are excited to host three amazing back to back to back events! In collaboration with Culinary Team Canada 🇨🇦 and The Baking Association of Canada ! Registration links in bio:) Swipe for details! Vancouver Island University Alumni

Monday October 28th, we are proud to host Culinary Team Canada for Restaurant of Nations!

Tuesday, October 27th, our annual BAC industry night with Chef Hans Suarez!

Wednesday, October 28th Rising Tides, Rising Chefs a gala reception featuring Culinary Team Canada and our amazing local Culinary community working together with baking and Culianry students.

09/16/2026

We hope you can join us for an evening of education and networking with Pastry Chef Hans Suarez on Tuesday October 27th Registration is open; see link in Bio. Stay tuned for more exciting events!

09/05/2026

We are full! Fun day judging the Protection Island Fall Fair, lots of tasty treats, everyone did such a great job:)

08/31/2026

Save the date! We are excited to host Hans Suarez, Pastry Chef at Quail’s Gate Winery for our Annual Baking Association of Canada Industry Night on Tuesday October 27th. Registration will open soon, we hope to see you there:) The Baking Association of Canada Quails' Gate Winery Vancouver Island University

06/19/2026

And that’s a wrap for the VIU Baking and Pastry Arts Class of 2025–2026! 🎉
What an incredible group of talented and dedicated students. We are so proud of all that you have accomplished and are excited to see where your passion, creativity, and hard work take you next.
Wishing all of our students the very best as they embark on their summer work experiences. We look forward to seeing your continued growth and success in the industry. Congratulations, and best of luck on the exciting journey ahead! 👩‍🍳🥐✨ ☀️ Vancouver Island University SkilledTradesBC The Baking Association of Canada

06/16/2026

Check out the final cake projects from our foundation students, so much talent! Vancouver Island University The Baking Association of Canada

06/09/2026

Great day of learning with . Thank you to Michael and David!

06/05/2026

One more week to go in professional baking, today we had the pleasure to present our year one awards to Caelan, Alex and Brooke. Congratulations! Thank you to our generous sponsors for your continuing support of the next generation of bakers.

05/25/2026

Beautiful plated dessert projects from our Foundation students from last week, this week practical exams and then on to capstone, the finish line is near:)

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900 Fifth Street
Nanaimo, BC
V9R5S5

Website

http://www.viu.ca/baking/index.asp, https://www.baking.ca/chapter-event/industry-night/, https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/

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