Jumpstart Your Summer Fun with the New Comox Harbour Dock Days! June 8 – 9

Bring the Entire Family to Comox Harbour June 8 and 9^th for Endless Tours, Live Music and Races 

Discover the vibrant community and businesses that call Comox Harbour home all weekend long June 8th and 9^th while taking in the sights and sounds of Outrigger Canoe Races, Safety at Sea Seminars, Sailboat Stadium Racing, Big Animal Encounter Whale Watching Tours, Comox Valley Cycle Tours and more!

Held during the 13^th annual BC Seafood Festival from June 7 – 16^th, the first-ever Dock Days celebrates the fun and adventure of living in a seaside community surrounded by some of the most beautiful and pristine waters in Western Canada.  

A highlight of the Dock Day weekend is the not-to-be-missed Sailfest, the most exciting sailboat racing ever seen in Canada, being held June 9^th from 11am – 4:00pm.

Cheer on your favourite team at the Outrigger Canoe Races which includes two days of racing for all paddle disciplines and abilities. Saturday events are for OC6 Iron distance races and a brand new long course SUP race. Sunday will include the traditional small boat race – OC1-2, surfski – and a separate SUP technical race right off the Pier at the Comox Marina Park. There will also be a fun race for the kids on Sunday afternoon. 

Or, if you’ve never experienced fishing in the Comox Valley area now is your chance to book a spot with Island Pursuit Sport Fishing Charters who are offering full and half day fishing charters during the event.  

Want to learn more about the history of the Comox Harbour? Enjoy a guided informative walk of the Fisherman’s’ Wharf, provided by the Comox Valley Harbour Authority. Learn about the commercial fishing industry, stopping at different fishing vessels along the way. Different gear types and fishing methods will be discussed as well as costs associated with being a commercial fisherman and benefits the industry has to the coastal communities.  

A complete list of events being held during Dock Days is available at the 2019 BC Seafood Festival website where you can register for tours, charters and seminars! A free Park and Ride service provided by Ambassador Transportation is available from The Views at St. Joseph’s (2137 Comox Avenue) June 8 & 9 during Dock Days.

Make this your best summer EVER by starting it with Comox Harbour Dock Days!

Dock Days Event partners include:  Compass Adventure, Ambassador Transportation, Island Pursuit Sports Fishing, Big Animal Encounters, Island Joy Rides, BC Young Fishermen’s Network, Comox Valley Harbour Authority, Comox by the Sea, K’ómoks First Nation, Harbour Air Seaplanes, Desolation Sound Yacht Charters, MAC’s Oysters Ltd., Discover Comox Valley, BC Seafood Festival 2019.

Media release provided by Suzanne Girard, Suzanne Girard Travel & Communications.

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