The Maritime Museum of BC

Museum Closure for Classic Boat Festival
2026-09-03 00:00 - 2026-09-08 23:59 (America/Vancouver)
The Maritime Museum of BC will be closed from Thursday, September 3 to Tuesday, September 8 as our team heads down to Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour for the 47th Annual Classic Boat Festival!

Festival Dates: September 3-8, 2026Admission is by donation, with all proceeds supporting MMBC operations and collections.

Join us dockside for a weekend celebration of classic boats from up and down the Pacific Northwest coast. We’ll be back at the Museum and open to the public again on Wednesday, September 9.

Classic Boat Festival Friday - Day 1
2026-09-04 09:00 - 20:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. Docks open to the public; suggested donation of $5 for entry, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs, exhibits, and collections care.

Yacht Dogs Café
2026-09-04 10:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-05 09:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Enjoy snacks throughout the day to keep you fueled as you peruse 80+ heritage vessels in the Inner Harbour!

$5 – hot dogs, veggie dogs

$3 – coffee, cold drinks, donuts, chips

Find the Yacht Dogs Café on the floating dock directly beside the ramp from the Causeway to the Inner Harbour docks.

Feature Performer: Michael Wilford & Joshua Litton & Friends
2026-09-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Michael Wilford & Joshua Litton & Friends will perform from Deerleap (docked at Dock D directly across from the main causeway ramp).

Joshua Litton and Michael Wilford grew up playing folk and fiddle music in their respective communities, after meeting in music school in 2016 it was their mutual love of folk music and songwriting that brought them together. Both incredibly passionate performers and immediate friends, they’ve performed together as part of the fiddle band ‘My Boulder House’ and as part of the backing band from performances ranging from experimental music in abandoned funeral homes to mainstage at Victoria’s Canada Day celebrations and festivals like Sunfest, Islands Folk Festival and more.

Feature Performer: Donny B
2026-09-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Donny B will perform from Deerleap (Dock D, directly across from the main causeway ramp).

Donny B is a local indie music project.

Classic Boat Festival Saturday, Day 2
2026-09-05 09:00 - 20:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Up to 100 classic vessels in Victoria’s Inner Harbour over Labour Day weekend. Docks open to the public; suggested donation of $ for entry, with all funds benefiting the Maritime Museum of BC’s programs, exhibits, and collections care.

Feature Performer: MMBC's Salty Singers
2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 14:30 - 15:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
Salty Singers will perform aboard Deerleap (Dock D, directly across from the main causeway ramp).

The Maritime Museum of BC’s Salty Singers is a volunteer shanty choir led by Music Director Janet Rendell. They perform shanties and favourite sea songs at museum and community events.

Feature Performer: Hounds of Cuchulain
2026-09-05 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-09-06 12:30 - 13:30 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada
The Hounds of Cuchulain will perform from Deerleap (Dock D, directly across from the main causeway ramp).

The Hounds of Cuchulain are a seven-piece band from Victoria, BC, delivering vibrant performances steeped in Irish, Scottish, English, and original folk music. Inspired by legends like The Dubliners, The Pogues, The Irish Rovers, The Corries, and The Chieftains, their dynamic shows feature lively dance tunes, historical ballads, engaging stories, and enchanting melodies.

Museum Closed
2026-09-06 00:00 - 2026-09-07 23:59, 2026-09-13 00:00 - 2026-09-14 23:59, 2026-09-20 00:00 - 2026-09-21 23:59, 2026-09-27 00:00 - 2026-09-28 23:59, 2026-10-04 00:00 - 2026-10-05 23:59, 2026-10-11 00:00 - 2026-10-12 23:59, 2026-10-18 00:00 - 2026-10-19 23:59, 2026-10-25 00:00 - 2026-10-26 23:59
The Maritime Museum of BC is open Tuesday – Saturday from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Classic Boat Festival Sunday, Day 3
2026-09-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Inner Harbour, Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y9, Canada

Sail Past and Sail Race
2026-09-06 11:00 - 13:00
Watch classic vessels leave the Inner Harbour!

Head to the Ogden Point Causeway, Clover Point, or Barb’s Fish and Chips at Fisherman’s Wharf for the best view of the traditional Sail Past, and the Sail Race for sailing vessels.

Pay-What-You-Can Fridays
2026-09-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-18 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-09-25 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-02 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-16 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-23 00:00 - 23:59, 2026-10-30 00:00 - 23:59
We believe that our maritime heritage should be available to everyone. To ensure our galleries are as inclusive as possible, we have introduced Pay-What-You-Can Fridays.

Every Friday, we invite you to visit the museum and choose an admission price that works for you. This initiative is designed to ensure that everyone in our community can engage with our nautical stories, regardless of financial barriers.

“Sea” you soon!
