Conferences & Retreats

Holiday Bible Weeks

July - August

Ministry to Spirit, Soul & Body

Come experience an unforgettable holiday at Capernwray Harbour this summer!

Guests will enjoy a holiday like no other as they experience Christ-focused devotionals and teaching from guest and resident lecturers, along with a myriad of recreational activities and special events. Enjoy a palate-pleasing dining menu, comfortable accommodations and our beautifully maintained facilities and grounds. The Capernwray Harbour Staff aims to impart quality of service through which our guests will come to know Jesus Christ as Lord & Life.

While the adults participate in morning and evening sessions, children receive age-appropriate Bible teaching along with stimulating games, music, crafts and outdoor adventures. Parents can rest assured that their children are well cared for, both physically and spiritually, by competent and caring Capernwray Harbour Staff as they participate in the teen and children’s ministry programmes offered each week.

Holiday Bible Week afternoons, designed for both adults and youth, are filled with outdoor pursuits like water skiing, ocean kayaking, the climbing tower, beach volleyball and island boat tours. Guests may choose to take time to reflect on the beauty of God’s Creation with an afternoon stroll through the forest trails or relax in the shade of our ocean-view patios with a refreshing treat from the snack shop.

The Holiday Bible Weeks have become an annual highlight for many, with families and individuals returning year after year. Join us!

FAQ

  • When does the conference start and finish?

    Check-in will begin at 2:30 pm on Sunday in the Lecture Hall foyer. Guests are welcome to arrive on any of the afternoon ferry sailings from Chemainus to Thetis Island in time for a 6:00 pm supper. Accommodations won’t be ready until after 3 pm.

    The conference concludes on Friday in time for guests to board the 1:20 pm or 3:05 pm ferry sailing from Thetis Island back to Chemainus.

    For the most up-to-date ferry times please visit the BC Ferries website.

  • What do I need to bring with me for the conference?

    Please remember to pack:

    • Towels & facecloths (full bed linens & pillows provided)
    • Bible, notebook and pen
    • Clothing for rain or shine
    • Personal necessities & beach accessories
    • Sunscreen, bug spray, Afterbite
    • Flashlight
    • Portable playpen or crib (if needed for infant use in accommodations)
  • What type of programmes will there be for my children?

    Parents can be assured that their children will be well cared for, both physically and spiritually, by competent and caring Capernwray Harbour Staff as they participate in the teen and children’s ministry programmes offered each week. Each age group will receive age-appropriate Bible teaching along with stimulating games, music, crafts, and outdoor adventures while the adults are in session during the mornings and evenings. Please see the sample Holiday Bible Week schedule for the structure and timings of the week.

  • Where will I stay during the conference?

    There is an additional fee for those guests requesting to stay in the Main Hall Guest Suites or the Van Dooren Suite. Please see ‘How much does it cost?’ below.

  • Can I make an accommodation request?

    We will do our utmost to fulfill your accommodation requests where possible. Accommodation is pre-assigned prior to arrival by the Conference Registrar considering the number of persons per family unit, the ages and number of children and any medical, physical or other needs present.

    There is an additional fee for those guests requesting to stay in the Main Hall Guest Suites or the Van Dooren Suite. Please see ‘How much does it cost?’ below.

  • How do I register?

    Online. Registrations open online at 8:30 am PT on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

    The Holiday Bible Weeks are popular and are expected to be full and waitlisting by the end of the first registration day. Please plan accordingly and join the waitlist if the week you prefer is full, as there can be quite a few changes.

    Once submitted online, registrations will be acknowledged as received. When space in the conference is secured and the registration is completely processed, registrations will be confirmed as accepted. Each registration requires a deposit of $100 (CAD) per person. The deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

  • How much does it cost?

    All prices are in Canadian Dollars and are subject to 5% GST

    Cottage or Preedy Lodge Fees:
    Adult or Teen (ages 13+) – $700
    Child (ages 3-12) – $400
    Infant (newborn-age 2) – $150
    Family max. – $3200 applied to immediate family (spouse and dependant children 17 and under)

    Main Hall or Van Dooren Guest Suite Fees:
    Adult or Teen (ages 13+) – $805
    Child (ages 3-12)– $460
    Infant (newborn-age 2) – $175
    Family max. – N/A, as these suites only accommodate one to three guests.

    Deposit:
    $100.00 (CAD) per person
    non-refundable & non-transferable
    balance is due upon arrival.

    Other costs: During the week, the optional craft activities can be purchased for a nominal fee. All other activities and use of facilities are included in the conference fees. A snack shop is also on-site for souvenirs, hot and cold drinks, treats and toiletry purchases.

  • Are pets allowed at Capernwray Harbour?

    To ensure the comfort and safety of all guests of Capernwray Harbour, we do not permit guest pets on the property or in any of the accommodations or facilities.

  • Let me say thanks for the week, it was wonderful and memorable for our family. It was a blessing to see that you care about my walk in Christ, after I leave. I was encouraged, and thankful.

    Gordon
  • Great environment with friendly staff, amazing and good food! The friends you make with other families from many different areas is fantastic!

    Liz
  • Thank you for the restful and relaxing stay. The grounds were beautiful and food delicious. Very much enjoyed this week’s speaker, Stephen. He gave me lots to think about. All around great family time spent at Capernwray

    Marina
  • Despite all the amazing places in the world we have visited, Thetis Island and particularly Capernwray remains among our favorites!!

    Sharon
  • Our family has attended the Holiday Bible Weeks 3 times now and has loved every time. The staff are incredible, the food is delicious, the setting idyllic, and we’ve found it to be a rich time of family memories made and of spiritual refreshment and challenge. We are also past students and recommend the Bible school year as well!

    Carmen & Eric
  • What an excellent week for the family, we were all fed in so many ways and the staff was amazing. We will be back. What a blessing to be able to come to Capernwray Harbour.

    Terry

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