The West Coast’s largest in-the-water boat show is returning to Sidney with thousands of expected visitors from across B.C., Washington and Alberta.
From May 2-5 at Port Sidney Marina, dozens of exhibitors will return to the seaside town for the annual B.C. Boat Show.
Visitors can anticipate viewing over 200 new and used watercraft, spanning from paddle boards, kayaks, and inflatables, to boats and yachts of varying sizes, with professional brokerages bringing a large inventory of vessels to the show that will be available for attendees to tour the boats of their dreams.
“I’m thrilled for this year’s show. We’ve got a really impressive selection of new models and top-tier, premium used boats that will undoubtedly get people’s attention. Boating in BC is truly special; there’s just something magical about cruising these waters,” said the show’s manager Steven Threadkell in a news release.
In addition to the boats, the show will feature exhibits from marine-related businesses who offer services such as boat yard services, hardware, equipment, navigation electronics, and boating apparel.
For visitors to Vancouver Island, the boat show is providing a free shuttle bus from the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and from the parking lot at the top of Beacon Avenue.
Tickets are $15 per person, $13 for seniors and students and kids 16 and under are free. Tickets are available online at http://www.bcboatshow.com or at the gate.
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