Events
Nanaimo Marine Festival & Bathtub Race
Maffeo Sutton Park & Nanaimo Harbor 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H7, CanadaWacky 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, CanadaVintage planes, seaside picnics, and community vibes - Texada’s Fly-In is pure coastal charm.
Free
Cowichan Valley Wine Festival 2024
Cowichan Wineries , CanadaJoin the Cowichan Valley Wine Festival 2024 from August 1-31 for a month-long celebration of award-winning wines.
$50
Texada Blues and Roots Festival
Gillies Bay Ball Park School Rd, Gillies Bay, BC V0N 1W0, CanadaLocal blues riffs, island breezes, and dockside swag - Texada’s roots fest is pure seaside joy.
$50 – $85
Sleepy Hollow Car Show 2025
Sleepy Hollow Car Show 6177 Ripple Way, Sechelt, BC V7Z 0R2, CanadaJoin us for the 27th Sleepy Hollow Rod Run and Show 'n' Shine from August 9-11, 2024, in Sechelt, BC. Enjoy classic cars, hot rods, a scenic Rod Run, Show 'n' Shine, and drag racing.
FreeNanoose Bay Cafe Waterfront Music Series
Nanoose Bay Cafe 3521 Dolphin Drive, Nanoose Bay, BC, CanadaJoin us for the Nanoose Bay Cafe Waterfront Music Series on August 9, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM!
$35
Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts
Rockwood Centre 5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, CanadaLong weekends call for literary chats and sea breezes at the Festival of the Written Arts.
$20
Gabriola Island Stroll & Sip
Descanso Bay , CanadaA leisurely walk and end with the opportunity for a cool drink at the Skol Pub.
Hackett Park Artisan Fair
Lower Field, Hackett Park 5714 Medusa Street, Sechelt, BC V0N 3A0, CanadaArt, local sips, and dockside strolls at Sechelt’s Hackett Park Artisan Fair.
By donation
Blackberry Festival 2025
Marine Avenue 615 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC, CanadaPowell River’s Blackberry Festival is a berry-sweet street party you won’t want to miss.
Free
Island Rockabilly Festival 2024
Island Rockabilly Festival Chemainus, BC, CanadaCelebrate the Island Rockabilly Jamboree on August 10, 2024, at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus, BC.
$20
FreshCo Richmond Dragon Boat Festival
Imperial Landing Docks 1100 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC, CanadaDragon boats, dockside beats, and easy summer vibes - Richmond knows how to race.
Free
Richmond Maritime Festival 2025
Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston Village, Richmond, BC, CanadaExperience the Richmond Maritime Festival on August 23-24, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM at the Britannia Shipyards.
Free
Sand Castle Contest 2025
Cox Bay Beach Alberni-Clayoquot, BC, CanadaBuild epic sand creations at Tofino’s Sand Castle Contest, a fun beach day for makers and families.
$25Wooden Boat Festival 2025
Point Hudson Marina 431 Water Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA.Wooden boats, hands-on demos, and waterfront stories make this Port Townsend weekend a must.
$30
Silva Bay Fishing Derby
Silva Bay Resort & Marina 3383 South Rd (Silva Bay), Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X7, CanadaGrab your rod and join the Silva Bay Fishing Derby, community prizes and dockside fun.
$50
