• Swiftsure International Yacht Race

    Royal Victoria Yacht Club 3475 Ripon Road, Victoria, BC V8R 6H1, Canada

    Racers rev up at Swiftsure with adrenaline, spray, and epic Strait views.

    Free
  • Spot Prawn Festival

    False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf 1505 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8, Canada

    Fresh prawns, waterfront vibes, and a brunch worth shelling out for.

    Free
  • Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival

    Ladysmith Community Marina 611 Oyster Bay Drive, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A7, Canada

    Heritage boats, dockside chats, and a maritime time-machine vibe - you’ll wish every weekend was this charming.

    Free
  • Vancouver International Jazz Festival

    Granville Island Granville Island, Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Jazz riffs over salty air and dockside chats - your perfect summer escape.

    $25 – $75
  • Parksville Beer Festival

    Parksville Community Park Outdoor Theatre 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2, Canada

    Craft brews, waterfront vibes, and beach-day cheers - your perfect beer fest weekend.

    $40 – $85
  • Parksville Beach Festival

    Parksville Community Park & Beach 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2, Canada

    Sand castles, dockside melodies, and summer vibes - your perfect boat-to-beach escape.

    Free
  • Nanaimo Dragon boat Festival

    Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo Harbour 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, Canada

    Racing, food trucks, and water-splashing fun at Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival July 12–13 on Maffeo Sutton Park docks.

    $1,800
  • Honda Celebration of Lights

    English Bay Beach & Surrounding Areas Vancouver, BC, Canada

    Fireworks, boatside cocktails, and English Bay summer nights you’ll never forget.

    Free
  • Annual Nanaimo Silly Boat Regatta

    Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, BC 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, Canada

    Silly boats, big laughs, and community cheers make July 20 a dockside delight.

    Free
  • The Victoria Symphony Splash

    Victoria Inner Harbour Victoria, BC, Canada

    Orchestral tunes floating over the harbor, waterfront vibes, and free BC Day magic.

    Free
  • Nanaimo Marine Festival & Bathtub Race

    Maffeo Sutton Park & Nanaimo Harbor 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, Canada

    Wacky tubs, live beats, and dockside fun make Nanaimo’s Marine Festival weekend a splash hit.

    Free
  • Texada Annual Fly-In and Fling

    Texada Island Airport (CYGB) Gillies Bay, Texada Island, BC, Canada

    Vintage planes, seaside picnics, and community vibes - Texada’s Fly-In is pure coastal charm.

    Free