Bringing your heritage vessel to Victoria for the Classic Boat Festival continues a 46-year tradition of celebrating and sharing our maritime heritage together in the Inner Harbour. The 2025 Festival runs from August 29 – 31, with participating vessels arriving August 28 and departing September 1.
About the Festival
Set in Victoria’s Inner Harbour every Labour Day weekend, the Victoria Classic Boat Festival brings 80+ classic vessels together for a weekend of maritime culture, vessel history, and fun on the docks. With live music, marine artists, programming, and the Yacht Dogs Cafe, this weekend is the making of your favourite maritime memories for boaters and visitors alike!
Registration
Boater registration includes four nights of moorage and a boater registration package. Please note that event tickets are not included in registration, and must be purchased separately for all Boater Events.
Registration fees for 2025 are:
Up to 19’ – $185.00
20’ – 30’ – $243.00
31’ – 45’ – $278.00
46’ – 59’ – $312.00
60’ – 80’ – $335.00
Beyond 80’ – $358.00
Boater Events
Event tickets are not included in your registration fee and must be purchased separately. When purchasing your boater registration, scroll down to Event Tickets & Extras to add event tickets to your cart.
The Welcome Reception – a Victoriana Gin & Tea Sandwich Party – will be held at the Canadian Pacific Lawn Bowling and Croquet Club on Friday, 29 August from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Wear whites, enjoy a game on the lawn, and get to know your fellow boaters. Light snacks and beverages will be served, with a cash/debit/credit bar. Tickets are $25 each and must be purchased prior to the August 11 cut-off.
The Awards Banquet will be held in the Vancouver Island Ballroom at the Hotel Grand Pacific from 6:00 – 8:30 PM on Sunday, August 31. Tickets are $78 each, and will not be sold at the door, so please purchase tickets through the boater registration link prior to the August 11 cut-off.
T-Shirt Pre-Orders
Boaters may pre-order festival t-shirts, to be picked up at the registration table during the Festival weekend. T-shirts are cotton with local artist Richard Linzey’s poster image of Joshua screenprinted on it.
Classic Boat News
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors for helping us bring this Festival to life in the Inner Harbour.
Event Partner
Two festivals: one weekend. Visit both to experience music, events, and programs all weekend without leaving the Inner Harbour!
Silent Auction Sponsors
Thank you to our community of businesses and organizations for donating experiences and goodies to our Boaters’ Silent Auction, in support of the Maritime Museum of BC.
