About Us

History

Growing up on opposite sides of Canada - Ontario and Vancouver Island - it wasn't until René and Carolyn (Olsen Phillips) Cusson met and were eventually married that they discovered their common dream. Having both had many wonderful learning experiences at Highland music and dance camps in their early years, they each wanted someday to host a summer school similar to those they had experienced as children. More »

Founders

René & Carolyn Cusson: René attended Piping & Drumming summer school at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for over twenty years consecutively, becoming an instructor at a young age. He instructed and organized similar schools in Nelson, BC and Red Deer Alberta, among others. Carolyn acknowledges that the instruction at and fun she had at dance camps in Ontario and Nova Scotia as a child made her not only a better dancer, but also gave her a stronger sense of her Celtic heritage... More »

Mission

To develop, support, and celebrate Canada's living Celtic cultural traditions through an international, intergenerational, and educational festival that features artists from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and from around the world... More »

Volunteers

Volunteering at CeltFest Vancouver Island is an incredible opportunity which benefits our participants and our community. Our success is due in large part to the contributions made by volunteers. Here is just a taste of some of the many areas where we would greatly appreciate your participation... More »

Sponsors | Partners

CeltFest Vancouver Island is not- for- profit, run exclusively by volunteers. The school is presented in partnership with the District 5050 Pipe Band Society. Tuitions are subsidized by individuals and community organizations who see the value of the traditions that CeltFest grows in its participants and their families... More »

Donate

CeltFest is not-for-profit and run exclusively by volunteers. The summer school is presented in partnership with the District 5050 Pipe Band Society. Tuitions are subsidized by individuals and community organizations who see the value of the traditions that CeltFest grows in its participants and their families... More »

Hall of Fame

Where would we be without our fabulous artists, instructors and volunteers? CeltFest Vancouver Island is deeply grateful and greatly enriched by having had the following professionals perform and instruct at CeltFest and support the CeltFest Scholarship fund... More »

Artists | Instructors
Volunteers