This year, we celebrate the annual B.C. Magazine Day on November 30, an homage to the diverse voices of B.C. publications and the boundless power of storytelling within the 200+ unique titles. B.C. Magazine Day is presented by the Magazine Association of BC (MagsBC), an organization dedicated to representing, connecting, and promoting the British Columbia magazine industry. This includes a diverse range of magazine titles spanning literary, lifestyle, arts and culture, news, business, and special interest publications in both online and print formats.
B.C.’s magazines cover a variety of topics, from automotive to farming to recreational activities and everything in between. They reflect the diverse interests and identities of British Columbians and attract readers not only from the local communities, but across borders as well. Industry professionals are recognized for excellence in storytelling, design, and analysis. Their work delivers thought-provoking commentary, engaging narratives, and striking visuals that capture the lifestyle, spirit, and aesthetic of B.C., reinforcing the province’s cultural voice and creative leadership. B.C.’s magazines play a vital role in connecting readers to ideas, identities, and local businesses.
NTN at Moodswing Coffee, 2025.
To celebrate B.C. Magazine Day, the Non-Traditional Newsstands Project (NTN) has set up free newsstands at locations across the Greater Vancouver Area. NTN is a MagsBC pilot initiative designed to seek out new and unconventional spaces to distribute a collection of MagsBC member magazines. Visitors can pick up free issues of magazines such as GEIST, Folklife, SubTerrain, and more. Find them at Moodswing Coffee + Bar, Saunter Coffee, the Museum of Vancouver, Studio 58 at Langara College, and the Evergreen Cultural Centre.
MagsBC zine-making event at SFU Burnaby, November 25, 2025.
In addition, this year MagsBC partnered with the SFU Department of English and the SFU English Student Union to bring a zine-making and magazine giveaway event at the SFU Burnaby campus. On November 25, students and visitors were able to express themselves in zine form with craft materials provided at the event.
Beyond their work with various publications, MagsBC is steadfast in their commitment to fostering professional development. Through a series of webinars, workshops, and internships, they aim to empower and support the upcoming generations of magazines, ensuring their continued growth and success. Learn about their upcoming webinars and stay tuned for news on their website.
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NTN at Saunter Coffee, 2025.
B.C.’s magazine industry is vast! We encourage you to explore some local publications to celebrate BC Magazine Day:
- YAM: Victoria’s Lifestyle Magazine: artfully curated to celebrate the distinctive flavour and flair of Canada’s West Coast, where living on the edge has given rise to a unique culture shaped by the elements — and a lifestyle that blends earthy and elegant.
- Room: Canada’s oldest feminist literary journal, publishing fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, art, interviews, and book reviews for fifty years and counting. Published quarterly, Room showcases writing and art by women (cisgender and transgender), transgender men, Two-Spirit and nonbinary people.
- RANGE Magazine: a music and lifestyle focused digital magazine dedicated to amplifying emerging voices in music, art, and culture.
- EVENT: features the very best in contemporary writing from Canada and abroad. From literary heavyweights to up-and-comers, it has consistently published award-winning fiction, poetry, non-fiction and reviews for five decades—all topped off by stunning Canadian cover art.
- And many more!
All images credited to Sun Woo Baik.
