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The Maritime Museum of BC’s 46th Annual Victoria Classic Boat Festival Sails into the Inner Harbour 

MMBC 46th Annual Classic Boat Festival

Aug 26, 2025

Now in its 46th year, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, run by the Maritime Museum of BC, returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour this Labour Day weekend from 29 – 31 August, 2025.
 
Spend your weekend viewing up to 90 beautiful and history-rich heritage and classic vessels—expertly restored, rebuilt, and painstakingly maintained. Docks are open 9 AM – 8 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 9 AM – 6 PM on Sunday. Admission is open, with a $5 dock donation suggested to keep this Victoria classic event sailing into the future.
 
This iconic Victoria weekend event is supported by the City of Victoria, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, Gregory C. Marshall Naval Architect Ltd., Abernethy & Gaudin Boatbuilders Ltd., CFAX 1070, CTV, Virgin Radio 107.3 and Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling & Croquet Club. Festival partner Vancouver Island Caribbean Hub will be holding their 2nd annual i-Land Fest of Caribbean music, dance, cuisine, and art at Ship Point—the downtown waterfront will be filled with programming and things to do and see all weekend long!

The Classic Boat Festival awaits you in Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour—August 29 – 31.

Find all events on the Maritime Museum of BC’s Event Calendar:
www.mmbc.bc.ca/events

Date: August 29 – 31, 2025
Docks Open: 
Friday, August 29: 9 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, August 30: 9 AM – 8 PM
Sunday, August 31: 9 AM – 6 PM
Location: Victoria’s downtown Inner Harbour
Cost: Open by donation (suggested $5)
Website: www.classicboatfestival.ca
Events Calendar: www.mmbc.bc.ca/events
Online Auction: https://hibid.ca/events/2025-victoria-classic-boat-festival

Photo courtesy of James Holkko.

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