BC Yacht Brokers Association (BCYBA)
BC Boat Show
A Weekend for Boat Lovers
Back for the 29th year, is the largest in-the-water boat show on the West Coast. The BC Boat Show returns to Sidney, BC and runs from Thursday, May 2 through to Sunday, May 5 at Port Sidney Marina. The show brings boaters from across the Pacific Northwest & Alberta and will have over 200 boats in the water, an expanded exhibitor pavilion, and new features and demonstrations.
- Inside the marina over 3,500ft of dock space will be lined with boats of all shapes and sizes. Look for the popular Ranger Tugs, hybrid Greenline boats and demo boats from the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue as well as luxury yachts, sail boats, power boats, fishing boats and more. For the serious buyer sea trials will be available in the sheltered waters of Haro Strait.
- In the tented pavilion vendors and exhibitors will have all things marine-related on display and for sale. Everything from outboards, dinghies, navigation equipment, rigging, boat yards, chandlery, clothing and a host of boating and fishing gear.
- Meet the team from SALTS Sail and Life Training Society, volunteers from Search and Rescue and experts from the Canadian Power and Sail Squadron. You can also find out about boating and water education and how to get started earning your BC Boaters license.
- A new BC Boat Show tradition is the floating beer garden, serving casual pub fare from Boondocks Pub and craft beer, wine and cider. There are not many places more spectacular to grab a bite to eat than the Sidney waterfront!
- The artists at ArtSea have chosen May 4 as the date for a ‘plein air’ painting event, up to 50 artists will be set up around the waterfront, sketching and painting.
HOURS
Show Hours
- Thursday 2 May, Friday 3 May, 11am - 7pm
- Saturday 4 May, 10am - 7pm
- Sunday 5 May, 10am - 5pm
TICKETS
Tickets available at the gate
- $10 per person
- $8 seniors & students
- Kids 16 & under free with paying adult
PARKING
Free parking is available at the Mary Winspear Centre located at 2243 Beacon Avenue, with a FREE shuttle bus running continuously between the Mary Winspear Centre and the BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina during show hours. In addition, street parking in downtown Sidney is easy to find and free with additional affordable pay parking lot options. There is also a FREE shuttle bus running from the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay to the BC Boat Show