Comox Nautical Days in Marina Park 2025

Comox Nautical Days Festival turns Marina Park into a free, family-friendly playground over the BC Day long weekend. Climb aboard the BC Day Parade floats, stroll the Vintage Car Show, or trade tips on snagging the best fireworks-viewing spot. With over 100 craft booths, food trucks dishing up local flavors, and splash-park fun for the kids, there’s a little bit of everything.

Key Weekend Events At Comox Nautical Days

Parade & Vintage Cars

Kick off Saturday morning with the BC Day Parade rolling down Comox Avenue, then explore gleaming classic cars at the Nautical Days Vintage Car Show – perfect for that sun-lit selfie.

Rides, Games & Splash Park

From inflatable rides and carnival games to the Rotary Splash Park and playground, little deckhands will be busy all day. Tip: pack a quick-dry poncho instead of wrangling soggy sleeves.

Market & Eats

Browse over 100+ artisan booths alongside food trucks serving everything from gourmet tacos to handcrafted gelato. If you’re “of an age,” don’t miss the VI Society for Adaptive Snow Sports’ Bistro Garden for a frosty craft brew.

Festival of Lights Fireworks

Monday night’s Quality Foods Festival of Lights lights up the bay at dusk. Arrive early to claim your waterfront spot – blanket, picnic basket, and reusable glow-sticks highly encouraged.

Visitor Essentials

• Admission: Free entry all weekend
• Parking & Closures: Boat launch and parking lot closures begin Friday, August 1 at 11:59 PM. Free street parking nearby; shuttle service links Filberg Festival and Nautical Days sites.
• Accessibility: Ramp access to main festival areas; contact the Town of Comox for specific assistance.
• Weather-Ready: A packable windbreaker and hat go a long way once the evening breeze kicks in.
• Stay Connected: For the full event lineup, parade route, and vendor map, chart your course to comox.ca/nauticaldays.