Marine (Boat, Sailing, Yachting)

Fri July 05, 2013 - Sun July 07, 2013

Recognized as Nanaimo's most spectacular summer festival, the Save On Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival will be a true celebration of our diverse and beautiful city, attracting over 30,000 people and more than 80 dragon boat teams from across North America. Admission is free to the general public. Come down to the waters of Nanaimo Harbour and celebrate with us!

Sun July 21, 2013 - Sun July 21, 2013

Ahoy mateys! For one magical day young & old alike gather together at Maffeo Sutton Park to enjoy one of Nanaimo's Premiere events: the Silly Boat Regatta. The event includes boat building, free fun family activities, face painting, crafts, games, a sports zone, music, Coast Capital Savings Wally's World, a children's regatta & of course, the main grand championship regatta.

This spectacular day full of fun, camaraderie & of course, silly antics is a fundraiser for the Nanaimo Child Development Centre.

Fri July 26, 2013 - Sun July 28, 2013

Nanaimo is famous for its love of quirky fun, which truly kicked off in 1967 when a former mayor of Nanaimo famously donned a pirate costume, raised his sword & launched Nanaimo's first bathtub race. "Tubbers" & visitors from around the world have been coming to Nanaimo for more than 40 years to take part in this now world famous recreational festival & race, which includes three days of exciting Island-style summer celebrations. Please see our website for more details.