Whale Tales: A Bowen Island Gymnastics Club Event
A special presentation hosted by Tobin Sparling
Dive into the world of whales through stories, science, and stunning photography.
All proceeds from the event will support Bowen Island gymnasts as they take the stage at the BC Provincial Gymnaestrada, May 2 – 3 at the Richmond Olympic Oval and at the National Gymnaestrada, July 1 – 4 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Raised on Bowen Island, Tobin Sparling has always been connected to the ocean. After studying biology at UBC, he worked as a marine naturalist on whale watching boats, where his passion for whales and wildlife photography grew. He later spent nearly a year in Kenya as a biologist and content creator at a Maasai safari camp. Now back home, Tobin is excited to share his love of whales through stories, science, and photography.
Sunday, April 12, 2026
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Bowen Theatre
Bowen Island Community Centre
580 Bowen Island Trunk Road
$20.00 per person
What else is happening at the event?
- Concession Stand
- Firewood Raffle
- Name the Whale Contest
- And much more…
Join us for an afternoon full of fun and fascination in support of our local gymnasts!
Questions? Email Bowen Island Gymnastics Club at bowengymnastics@gmail.com.
Plus! Bowen Island’s Newest Whale Needs a Name
Take part in the first public appearance of a 12-foot whale puppet that will feature in the National Gymnaestrada performance!
Bowen Island artists Liz Nankin, Paul Hooson, Rose Marsolais, and Blair Hayashi have collaborated to create an extraordinary whale puppet. This majestic and highly unique puppet will take the stage alongside our team of 40 gymnasts, performers, and coaches as they represent Bowen Island at National Gymnaestrada in Regina this summer.
Come on down to the Whale Tales event and check out our biggest performer by far!
But the whale needs a name! We will be holding a Name The Whale event for the month of April to see who can come up with the perfect name for our whale.
