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An Evening of Connection Celebration and Empowerment

Railway Museum of BC, Squamish

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Step into an evening that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and connection. This isn’t just a dinner, it’s an experience designed to inspire meaningful conversation and shared moments.

Femininity: The Gala is a large-scale International Women’s Day celebration bringing together up to 150 women for an evening rooted in connection, conversation, and community.

Hosted collaboratively by Dine Wilder and SEEK Bespoke Market, the gala blends a family-style dining experience with curated shopping from women-owned brands, and a thoughtfully designed atmosphere that invites presence and belonging.

In partnership with WeBC.

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Limited seating at our dinners ensures intimate connections. Book Tables of 8, or individual seats with open & assigned seating with table hosts.

The Experience

Our Curated Evening Includes:

Three-Course Dinner by Fierce Fuel
A generous family-style feast.

Wines & Non-Alcoholic Pours
Fine wines by Terravista Vineyards and alcohol-free pours.

Market Vendors
Explore a selection of local makers, artisans, and designers.

Giving Back
A portion of proceeds supports The BeaYOUtiful Foundation.

Sponsors

Dine Wilder Events acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy. 

Discover The Makers

More than a dinner, Femininity: The Gala is a platform for visibility, collaboration, and impact. It creates meaningful opportunities for sponsors to align with values-driven women, support local entrepreneurship, and participate in an experience that celebrates femininity, leadership, and the power of women gathering together.

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A glass of pink sparkling wine, a small bowl of creamy yellow soup with toppings, and a glass of water on a table.
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A glass of sparkling rosé wine, a bottle of Edenvale sparkling rosé, grapes, a grapefruit, a cork, a plate of cucumber slices with herbs, and purple flowers on a table with a pink background.

Your Gala Hosts

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Emily Shimwell

Founder, Dine Wilder Events

Emily is a Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, and lifelong connector. She is the founder of Dine Wilder Events and co-founder of Graze Wilder, ventures united by her love of beauty, community, and bringing people together. What drives her isn’t just setting beautiful tablescapes, but the feeling behind it - creating experiences that spark something real and lasting.

Instagram: @_emily_wilder_

Shannon Lorenz

Founder, SEEK Bespoke Market

SEEK Bespoke was founded by Shannon Lorenz, an event producer and community builder with two decades of experience in the Sea to Sky. Bespoke was created to introduce fresh creative energy and a stronger sense of community to every gathering. It’s something you’ll see and feel at each Bespoke-produced event.

Instagram: @shannonjlorenz

Giving Back

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A percentage of proceeds from The Femininity Gala will be donated to The BeaYoutiful Foundation, supporting programs that help young women build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of self.

Partnering with this event means aligning your brand with both celebration and tangible community impact.

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Railway Museum of British Columbia
39645 Government Road
Squamish, BC

The Venue

Parking is FREE and available on-site and across from the Railway Museum.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An intimate, curated evening co-hosted by Dine Wilder and SEEK Bespoke Market, featuring dinner, conversation, market vendors, and giving back via The BeaYOUtiful Foundation.

  • Your International Women’s Day Gala isn’t another networking event or fancy night out. It’s a carefully curated experience designed to bring women into the same room – not to perform, pitch, or prove anything – but to connect with intention.

    You should attend because:

    • You crave real conversation, not surface-level small talk

    • You want to feel seen, inspired, and re-energised by being in a room full of powerful women

    • You believe community is built in person, through shared moments and meaningful dialogue

    • You value experiences that are thoughtful, elevated, and purpose-led

    This gala creates space to celebrate femininity, ambition, creativity, and strength – all at once. You’ll leave with new connections, renewed confidence, and a deeper sense of belonging.

  • Friday, March 6, 2026
    Railway Museum of British Columbia
    Squamish, BC
    6:00–10:00 PM

  • Visit our Ticket Page. Seating is limited, so reserve early.

  • Three-course dinner, wine & non-alcholic pours and market vendor exploration.

  • Indicate restrictions when purchasing your ticket; we’ll do our best to accommodate.

  • This gala is a celebration of you. Wear whatever makes you feel powerful and fully yourself. Elegance, edge, softness, sparkle – all are welcome.

  • Yes! Tables are shared for conversation, and seating is flexible for groups.

  • The Railway Museum is an accessible venue with guest parking available in the main lot.

  • A portion of the proceeds is donated to The Beayoutiful Foundation.

See You Next Year!