Events
Rock the Park Music Festival 2025
Harris Park 531 Ridout Street North, London, Ontario N6A 2P8, CanadaDock your boat at Harris Park July 8–12 for five nights of live tunes and riverfront vibes.
$249
Parksville Beach Festival
Parksville Community Park & Beach 193 Island Highway East, Parksville, BC V9P 2H2, CanadaSand 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, CanadaRacing, food trucks, and water-splashing fun at Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival July 12–13 on Maffeo Sutton Park docks.
$1,800Honda Celebration of Lights
English Bay Beach & Surrounding Areas Vancouver, BC, CanadaFireworks, 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, CanadaSilly boats, big laughs, and community cheers make July 20 a dockside delight.
Free
The Victoria Symphony Splash
Victoria Inner Harbour Victoria, BC, CanadaOrchestral 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, 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.
$50Cannes 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.
$24Comox 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
Monaco Yacht Show
Port Hercule Monaco Yacht Show S.A.M., 7 rue Suffren-Reymond, 98000 Monaco.Superyachts, stunning design, and Port Hercule glamour all in one boat day.
€725
Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop Up
Robson Square Ice Rink 800 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7, Canada.Meet local makers at the Vancouver Etsy Co Fall Pop Up, Robson Square, Sept 27.
FreeBC Rivers Day
Province-wide BC, Canada.Celebrate BC Rivers Day on Sept 28 with paddles, cleanups, and community river love.
Free
Annapolis Powerboat Show 2025
City Dock Annapolis 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, United StatesPowerboats, demo docks, and dockside finds at the Annapolis Powerboat Show.
$32
Annapolis Sailboat Show
City Dock Annapolis 1 Dock Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, United StatesSee sailboats, seminars, and waterfront charm at the Annapolis Sailboat Show Oct 9 to 12.
$32Port Angeles Dungeness Crab Festival
Port Angeles Waterfront 315 N Lincoln St, Port Angeles, WA 98362, USAFresh Dungeness crab, live music, and waterfront fun in Port Angeles.
Free
Wild Harvest Festival
Sandspit Community Hall 411 Alliford Bay Rd, Sandspit (K’il Kun), Haida Gwaii, BC V0T 1T0, Canada.Celebrate Haida Gwaii's bounty at the Wild Harvest Festival in Sandspit Oct 11 and 12.
Free
Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour
Gabriola Island 476 South Road Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X0, Canada.Explore 48 studios on Gabriola’s Thanksgiving Studio Tour, art, makers, and island charm.
Free
Sunshine Coast Art Crawl
The Sunshine Coast Art Crawl is a three-day, self-guided adventure showcasing hundreds of artists in studios, galleries, and creative spaces from Langdale to Earls Cove. Travel at your own pace, meet the makers, and take in the region’s stunning coastal scenery—stopping for great food, craft beer, or cider along the way.
Art of the Cocktail
Crystal Garden 713 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 3M6, Canada.Taste, vote, and sparkle at Art of the Cocktail, Victoria’s must attend tasting night.
$89
