Welcome to the Westshore Recovery Retreat for 2026!  

This year marks our 5th anniversary! (Formerly Journey Through The Big Book)

 

Special Guest Speakers:

Mike S from California

Bill D from Minnesota

 

What to Expect:

  • Speakers sharing their knowledge and experience of the 12 Steps.
  • Tickets: WEEKEND PASSES are $50 and include Saturday Soup and Sandwich Lunch.
  • CAMPING PASSES are $40 for no service sites and $60 for power&water. 
  • All campers have access to showers & washroom facilities.
  • Fireside meetings.
  • A supportive and safe place to share your experience, strength and hope.

Food and Refreshments:

Friday: $5 cash Pizza with refreshment options. 

Saturday: Build your own sandwich!

  * Included in your ticket price and served with delicious soups

ALL WEEKEND:

*Snacks and drinks at the concession.

*Coffee & tea 

What to bring:

  • Bring a copy of the BIG BOOK and your journal because you're going to get inspired! Journals and Big Books will be available to purchase if you forget.
  • Bring a pillow or cushion for the chairs and get cozy!
  • Bring cash for concession, 50/50, pizza night and 7th tradition coffee.

See you at Westshore Recovery Retreat 2026!

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HOW TO GET YOUR WEEKEND PASS:

•Click below to buy your Pass Online

•Don't forget your CAMPING PASS!

•Or catch one of our committee members at a local Sooke or Westshore meeting and pay in CASH

See you there!

Services

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND

SCHEDULE 
Friday Sept 11th

4:00 PM   Gates open for campers
5:30 PM   Registration and Pizza available
7:00 PM - 8:00PM  Speakers

8:00PM Fireside meeting 

 

Saturday Sept 12th

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM -- Speakers

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - Build your own Sandwich served with soup• Included in your ticket
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Speakers
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Dinner Break •Dinner not included in ticket 
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Speakers​

8:00 PM - 9:00 PM -Fireside Meeting


Sunday Sept 13th

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM --  Speakers

NOTE: Times are approximate and breaks will be provided.

FOOD & REFRESHMENTS

Friday: Enjoy $5 pizza and a drink.

Saturday: Soup and Sandwich included in your ticket. Vegetarian options available.

 

ALL WEEKEND: Concession snacks, muffins, fruit and drinks

~Coffee and Tea available~ 

CAMPING OPTIONS

Camping Options:

1. Power/Water Site: $60/weekend.
2. No Service Site: $40/weekend.


Showers & Washrooms: available to all campers.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How can I purchase a pass to the 2026 WESTSHORE RECOVERY RETREAT?

Purchase a weekend pass on our webite or in person at a local meeting in Sooke or Langford from one of our commitee members. 

 

BUY YOUR WEEKEND PASS & CAMPING PASS ONLINE!

If you have any questions or need help please call:

Jim @ 250-480-8546   

THANKS!

How do you get to the event?

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS and Maps: LOCATION.

The event will take place on the property of "The South Vancouver Island Rangers" (SVIR).

SVIR is a social club with a main clubhouse and camping grounds.

The club is located in Langford at:

 3498 Luxton Road, Victoria BC

FROM Victoria:

  1. Head out of town on the Trans Canada (Highway #1) in the direction of the Malahat
  2. Leave the highway and join the Old Island Highway (#1A)  at junction 10
  3. Continue on Old Island Highway for 8.2 km, road name changes to Sooke Road by Thrifty’s in Colwood
  4. At the junction with Happy Valley Road turn left onto Happy Valley Road
  5. After 1.7 km take the right onto Luxton Road
  6. Gate to club is on the left after 220m

From Up Island:

  1. Head towards Victoria on the Trans Canada (Highway #1)
  2. Leave the highway and join Vetrans Memorial Parkway (#14) going south (turn right) at junction 14 (Costco Junction)
  3. Continue on Vetrans Memorial Parkway for 6.7 km
  4. At junction with Sooke Road turn right onto the Sooke Road
  5. At the junction with Happy Valley Road turn left onto Happy Valley Road
  6. After 1.7 km take the right onto Luxton Road
  7. Gate to club is on the left after 220m

Is camping available onsite?

Yes! We have two options for camping: 

 

~$40 Full weekend tent site 

~$60 Full Weekend power/water site

 

We also have washroom and shower facilities!

 BUY YOUR WEEKEND PASS & CAMPING PASS ONLINE!

 

THANKS!

Are tickets available for sale at meetings?

 CASH SALES are available at local meetings in Sooke or Westshore from our committee members.

If your need further assistance or have questions, please call:

Jim @ 250-480-8546

THANKS!

“Attending the WESTSHORE RECOVERY WEEKEND was a transformative experience for me. The supportive community and insightful speakers helped me gain a new perspective on my recovery journey. I highly recommend this weekend to anyone looking to grow.

    -Olivia 

Contact us

 Any questions? We're here to help! USE this form or call:

Jim @ 250-480-8546 

THANKS!

Location of the EVENT: 3498 Luxton Road, Langford, BC, V9C 2Z5.