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This is where you share stories about your exploration of British Columbia’s wild, civilized coast. Tell others about amazing places, friends you met, fabulous fishing and the hospitality of our marinas, harbours and comfort providers. Submit your story here.

And now you can win a Cruising Guide for Coastal Waters by Peter Vassilopoulos. We will randomly select three blogbook entries on September 30.

We would also like to hear what we can do to improve your experience.

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North America’s Most Spectacular Cruising Waters

British Columbia is undoubtedly one of the world’s best places to explore by boat. No matter where your voyage takes you, you’ll find plenty of protected harbours, sandy beaches, incredible scenery, and friendly communities. The boating season here can extend well into fall, and the warm waters in this region keep boaters returning year after… Read more »

2024 Vancouver International Boat Show at BC Place

AHOY BC will have all hands on deck for the 2024 Vancouver Internation Boat Show, Western Canada’s largest boat show, at BC Place and & Granville Island Maritime Market & Marina January 31 – February 4, 2024 Come visit us at Booth #107 and ENTER TO WIN one of three prize packages: Contest rules and… Read more »

Extending the BC Boating Season

Don’t pull that boat out of the water or winterize it just yet! A spectacular fall boating season is coming – one where you can cruise protected BC coastal waters to take in sights of foliage blazing in incredible hues. Wildlife during this season is simpler to spot, as transient whale pods head south, seals… Read more »

Unique Experiences at BC’s Resort Marinas

The range of experiences along BC’s coastal waters is nearly unparalleled: from rustic to refined. Each marine resort offers unique experiences, from luxury glamping to family-friendly events. Explore a selection of marine resorts to discover your next incredible adventure, or visit our marinas & harbours page to explore further. Visit Page’s Resort & Marina on… Read more »

2023 BC Boat Show at Port Sidney Marina

AHOY BC will have all hands on deck for the BC Boat Show, held at beautiful Port Sidney Marina May 4-7, 2023 and we hope you can stop by and enter to win one of five Pleasure Craft Operator Cards or a Cowichan Gift Pack valued at $100! We are delighted to be back in… Read more »

BC Marina Culture

Beginning as Indigenous communities, ports, and points of access to natural resources, today British Columbia’s ocean marinas connect visitors to nature and community. Marinas are an essential aspect of these cultures of the places that surround them and have helped each community grow and thrive in a unique way. The next time you visit a… Read more »

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