Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival- CXL for 2021
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 08/29/2021
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So come join us for 2 days of fun filled, free, family adventure. Reconnect with Vancouver’s rich marine heritage and enjoy the beauty and craft of wooden boats at this year’s Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival on Granville Island.
Ever wondered what it’s like on a wooden boat? Boat owners from around North America participate at the Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival to ‘Welcome you aboard!’ Come on board and explore the boats. Experience what it is like to be on board.
Ever wonder how and where wooden boats are built? Builders from throughout the lower mainland join the festival to provide workshops and showcase demo’s on the craft of wooden boat building. Whether it’s the Paddle build challenge or canoe building demo or the Children’s Boat Building Adventure Festival, try your hand at a build.
Back by popular demand and with expanded space this year, is the ‘I built it myself’ area featuring individuals who have built their boats in garages and backyards. Come and ask your questions.
FREE for all to enjoy!
Bring family and friends for an afternoon on Granville Island. Stroll through and explore the hand crafted wooden boats. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the entertainment stage. Finally, learn a thing or two from boat builders and try your hand at the craft – the perfect way to spend the day with family and friends.
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