Museum Closure for Classic Boat Festival
We will be closed for the 46th Annual Classic Boat Festival! Join us at Victoria's Inner Harbour for a weekend celebration of classic boats from up and down the Pacific Northwest coast.
Events
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Classic Boat Festival Friday – Day 1
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaUp 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.
$5
Anchors Away Activities: Artefact Interpretation
Ship Point Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaJoin us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!
Feature Performer: MMBC’s Salty Singers
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaThe 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.
Music Program: Jordan Matchett
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaJordan Matchett will perform on the Inner Harbour dock stage from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
Anchors Away Activities: Ink Watercolour Drop-In
Ship Point Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaDrop in to create ink postcard paintings of misty, biodiverse coastal BC forest, while learning about these habitats and their connection to marine ecosystems.
Anchors Away Activities: Artefact Interpretation
Ship Point Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaJoin us at the Anchors Aweigh Activities by Ship Point gate all weekend long for fun drop-in activities for all ages run by the Maritime Museum of BC!
Classic Boat Festival Saturday, Day 2
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaUp 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.
$5
Anchors Away Activities: Paper Woven Cards Drop-In
Ship Point Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaLearn how to create woven designs using paper, inspired by the historical techniques used in sailmaking.
Feature Performer: Hounds of Cuchulain
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaThe Hounds of Cuchulain will perform on the Inner Harbour dock stage from 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
Music Program: Michael Wilford and Joshua Litton
Inner Harbour Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaMichael Wilford and Joshua Litton will perform on the Inner Harbour dock stage from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
Anchors Away Activities: Beaded Fish Drop-In
Ship Point Wharf Street, Victoria, BC, CanadaDive into this creative program inspired by the beautiful fish of British Columbia.