Victoria Harbour Boat Show, April 30 – May 3, 2015

Vic Harbour Boat Show

 

The 2014 Victoria Harbour Boat Show is set to take place April 30 – May 3, 2015! Experience life on the water at Vancouver Island’s premiere in-water boat show, set in Victoria’s beautiful Inner Harbour! This annual event features over 200 new and pre-owned boats on display, as well as booth exhibits by insurance companies, financial institutions, companies with marine related products and much, much more! 

Getting There

BC Ferries Schedule 

Travellers planning to get to Victoria from the Lower Mainland will have to do so by ferry. Visit the BC Ferries website to find ferry schedule and fee information. 

Victoria Clipper Ferry From Seattle, Washington 

Foot passengers can take a ferry from Seattle to Victoria via the Victoria Clipper Ferry. Visit their website for scheduled departing times and prices. 

Directions to Victoria From Seattle, Washington 

If you are planning to drive to Victoria, you will have to travel across via the BC Ferries. Click here to be taken to a Mapquest directions page which contains a map and text directions to guide travellers from Seattle to Victoria (via Vancouver). 

Details:  https://www.bcyba.com/contentpage.aspx?id=victoriaboatshow

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