Headed by the Maritime Museum in B.C., the Classic Boat Festival is coming back to Victoria's Inner Harbour on Labour Day weekend for their 46th year.
From August 29 to 31, the Inner Harbour will feature a gathering of vessels of a "classic design," both new and old. Vessels attend from across the West Coast, and each year, around 10,000 visitors tour the docks and the boats on display.
"The Pacific Northwest is blessed with an enormous number of traditional boats – from sailboats, to workboats, to cruisers. The Festival began in 1977 with the idea that our maritime heritage must not only be preserved, but also celebrated. The Festival’s open docks, events, and activities serve to engage our community and visitors on our maritime history, culture, and its ongoing story," noted Bill Noon, a director of the museum, in a news release.
The public is invited to view the boats while they are moored at the Inner Harbour docks, and many owners "generously" offer tours of their boats.
Those looking to register a vessel can do so at www.mmbc.bc.ca.
