British Columbia

British Columbia's writing-workshop scene centers on Vancouver, home to the University of British Columbia's well-regarded creative writing program, one of the most established in Canada. Community workshops focused on nature writing and Indigenous storytelling are also common across the province.

Smaller workshops on Vancouver Island and in the province's interior extend that reach well beyond the Lower Mainland.

University-affiliated workshops in Vancouver can be more structured and application-based than community groups, so check the commitment level and any prerequisites before applying.