Welcome to the Central Vancouver Island Orchid Society. We are excited to share our passion for orchids with you.
We are a group of orchid enthusiasts from Nanaimo (British Columbia) and the surrounding area, who gather for monthly Sunday meetings from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Mount Benson Branch:
1630 E Wellington Road, Nanaimo
At these meetings, members and guest speakers share knowledge and experience for growing orchids successfully. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned grower, we invite you to join our society to learn more about the fascinating and diverse world of orchids. The CVIOS brings together people interested in orchids to promote and encourage orchid culture, preservation, education, and all other orchid-related activities of interest to its members.
Please check back often as this site is updated regularly.
MORE ABOUT THE CVIOS:
CVIOS is a non-profit club of orchid enthusiasts who meet once per month to learn and share all we can about orchids.
Members and guests are welcome at our monthly meetings that feature expert international and local speakers, opportunities for members to sell plants to one another, an orchid mix sales table, a raffle of plants, refreshments and a chance to meet fellow orchid growers.
The Society's membership grows a large number of orchid species and hybrids on windowsills, under lights, and in greenhouses.
Visit the events page to see meeting dates and featured speakers
About
Newsletter
To find out more about what the CVIOS has to offer, and to read about past events, shows, and meeting minutes, please visit our newsletter page.
There, you can find the most recent newsletter as well as archived newsletters from the past 3 years.
June 2025 Display Table
We invite you to visit the photo gallery featuring our members’ latest display table contributions.
The display table features blooming plants that are brought to monthly meetings by member for all to enjoy. Part of every meeting is dedicated to discussing the plant’s culture and describing how the grower has bloomed it successfully in their environment.
Upcoming events
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September 21
11:00 - 2:30
Welcome back! We are delighted to welcome David Borokowsky of Paph Paradise. David is a top-notch breeder of slipper orchids and a sought after speaker.
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October 19
11:00 - 2:30
Speaker and topic TBA
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November 23
11:00 - 2:30
Speaker and topic TBA
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December 14
11:00 - 2:30
Christmas Potluck