A rundown of upcoming events on Vancouver Island, including the Nanaimo Marine Festival’s bathtub race
Take in a weekend of fun activities at the three-day Nanaimo Marine Festival, which includes the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race and the Sailpast on Wheels parade, July 21 to 23 in downtown Nanaimo and Maffeo Sutton Park.
Take the whole family for the Sailpast on Wheels Parade, featuring the world’s largest bathtub, the racing tubs and a variety of community, commercial and military entries. It starts at Albert Street and Victoria Crescent 10:30 a.m. Saturday and ends at Maffeo Sutton Park. The free community event showcases vehicles of all makes and vintages owned by collector car owners and other enthusiasts.
Gate opens for car exhibitors starting at 8 a.m. The event is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 23. For more information, or to register, go to OakBayCarFestival2023.eventbrite.com. A day of fun for all at Market SquareFest The Downtown Victoria Business Association and Market Square host Market SquareFest on Saturday — a free event with art, food and a farmer’s market.
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