Dust off your sea legs and join us for a one-day dive into boating history at the Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival. Climb aboard pristinely restored wooden tugs and vintage cruisers, swap clutter-busting tackle-box tips with fellow enthusiasts, and hear insider restoration stories from the volunteers who keep these beauties shipshape – all in a friendly, West Coast-inspired vibe.
Schedule
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Heritage vessel walk-throughs on the docks
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Meet-the-owners Q&A and restoration tales
- 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Shore-side demos (wood-splicing, traditional caulking)
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Parade of sail past Transfer Beach
Admission & Tips
- Admission: Free
- Pro Tip: Arrive by 10 AM to snag a front-row spot for the sail parade and walk-throughs.
Highlights
- Heritage Vessel Walk-Throughs: Explore classic tugs, cruisers, and launches up close.
- Restoration Demos: See volunteers coax old-growth timbers back to life.
- Parade of Sail: Watch these vintage vessels glide past Transfer Beach under power.
- Family-Friendly Scavenger Hunt: A fun, maritime-history quest for little deckhands.
Visitor Info For Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival
- Parking: Free lakeside lot; overflow at Oyster Bay Centre with shuttle service
- Accessibility: Floating docks with ramp access—just let us know if you need assistance
- Pets: Well-behaved, leashed dogs welcome on shore; please keep them off the boats
Official Website
For last-minute updates and volunteer info, visit Ladysmith Maritime Society.
