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 – $85Nanoose 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
Gabriola Island Stroll & Sip
Descanso Bay , CanadaA leisurely walk and end with the opportunity for a cool drink at the Skol Pub.
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.
$25
Wooden 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
Cannes Yachting Festival
Vieux Port and Port Canto Cannes, FranceExperience the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, showcasing luxury yachts and waterfront elegance.
Newport International Boat Show 2025
Newport International Boat Show 4 Commercial Wharf Newport, Rhode Island, United StatesExplore yachts, tech talks, and waterfront buzz at the Newport International Boat Show.
$275
NYBA Boats Afloat Show
South Lake Union 901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, United StatesFloating docks, shiny powerboats, and the kind of boat envy that lasts all season.
$24
Comox Valley Gala Dinner & Auction
Florence Filberg Centre 411 Anderton Ave, Courtenay, BC V9N 6C6, Canada.Dress up for a salmon-saving gala with seafood, champagne, and community spirit.
$150
