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SUMMARY:Silva Bay Christmas Boat Light Festival
DESCRIPTION:Silva Bay Christmas Boat Light Festival is a festive\, family-friendly afternoon at Silva Bay Marina where decorated vessels light up the bay and the marina fills with local vendors\, live music\, and seasonal food and drinks. \nThe event includes a boat light decorating contest\, Santa photos and a spectacular floatplane arrival by Santa. This is a cheerful waterfront celebration that’s easy to reach for island visitors and nearby mainland guests. \nWhat to expect\n• A sparkling boat light show with dozens of decorated boats and a public vote for favorite boat.• A holiday market of local artisans and makers offering gifts and seasonal treats.• Live music and caroling to keep the warm vibes going while you browse and sip hot drinks.• Santa’s grand arrival by floatplane and on-site Santa photos\, with proceeds benefiting a local charity. \nVisitor tips for Silva Bay Christmas Boat Light Festival\n• Arrive early to find parking and to catch the marketplace before the evening crowds.• Bring a warm layer and waterproof shoes for a brisk marina stroll.• If you plan to watch the parade from a boat\, check moorage availability ahead of time and follow marina instructions.• Vote for your favorite boat and think of a clever boat-name caption if you want to win hearts and bragging rights. \nEvent details\, vendor lists\, and contest times may change. Check the Silva Bay event page or the marina’s social media the day of the festival for last-minute updates and ticketing information.
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LOCATION:Silva Bay Resort & Marina\, 3383 South Rd (Silva Bay)\, Gabriola Island\, BC V0R 1X7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Silva Bay Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Silva Bay Fishing Derby is a friendly\, two-day community derby on Gabriola that brings boaters\, anglers\, and good vibes to the marina. This year it runs Sept 6-7\, 2025 at Silva Bay Marina tickets are $50 per person and there are over $20\,000 in prizes with dockside weigh-ins and a prize ceremony. \nKey Dates & Times For Silva Bay Fishing Derby\n\nSaturday\, Sept 6: Derby starts at dawn – weigh station open 10:00 AM-6:00 PM.\nSunday\, Sept 7: Final morning fishing – weigh station open 12:00 PM; prize ceremony around 12:30 PM.\n\nTickets & Entry\n\nEntry fee: $50 per person.\nWhere to buy: Tickets have been available at Silva Bay Marina and local outlets including Arbutus Home Building Centre\, Page’s Resort\, Harbour Chandler\, and Gone Fishin.\n\nWhat to Expect\n\nA lively marina atmosphere: music on the deck\, food vendors\, and the Silva Bay Yacht Club hosting post-derby social activities.\nWeigh-in is public and festive: spectators are welcome to watch the dockside tally and prize announcements.\n\nPro tips\n\nArrive early on Saturday to claim a good launch window and avoid the last-minute ticket line.\nWear non-marking shoes for boarding\, pack a brimmed hat\, and stash a reusable water bottle – Gabriola sun is friendly until it isn’t.\nIf you’re checking rules (species\, size limits\, or boundary updates)\, confirm with the derby organizers the week before – local regs and derby boundaries can change.\nBring cash for small vendors and bring a small pouch for your phone (salt spray + dock edges = avoidable heartbreak).\n\nCheck before you go\nSchedules\, ticket locations\, prize lists and any last-minute rule updates are posted on the derby’s official social channels and Silva Bay Marina announcements – check the Silva Bay Marina site and the Silva Bay Fishing Derby Facebook/Instagram pages before heading out.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/silva-bay-fishing-derby/
LOCATION:Silva Bay Resort & Marina\, 3383 South Rd (Silva Bay)\, Gabriola Island\, BC V0R 1X7\, Canada
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