With the construction of the new Yacht Park, Van Isle Marina had ‘Boat Crossing’ road signs posted on Harbour Road and Allbay Road warning drivers of the possible boats crossing from the service ramp to the Yacht Park.  These signs have now become famous through the Ellen DeGeneres Show’s facebook page.  Someone has posted this photo of the boat crossing sign and it has had over 100 facebook shares, 500+ likes, and almost 100 comments.  The comments are quite comical, but what is actually surprising is that two people  recognized the sign as being from Van Isle Marina.

The boat crossing sign can also be viewed from our Haul-out Video.

Click HERE to view the boat crossing sign with comments on facebook.

The Butchart Gardens firework display is in full swing.  Every Saturday from June 30th until September 1st, visit Butchart Gardens to view their spectacular firework display.  If you have never gone before, it is an experience to remember.  The fireworks are choreographed to a musical theme and will leave you breathless.

Bring a lawn chair, blanket or simply lie on the grass and enjoy the show.

View the YouTube postings to see some of the previous year’s firework displays.

Riviera’s invaded Roche Harbor from June 8th to 10th, 2012.  Emerald Pacific Yachts & Van Isle Marina co-hosted this year’s Riviera Rendezvous at Roche Harbor.  This year’s event was a tremendous success enjoyed by all.  Several Riviera owners attended from Washington State, Oregon, British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Weekend festivities kicked off on Friday with a wonderful potluck dinner welcoming all of the owners, their families and guests, followed by several skill tests, and fun activities throughout the weekend with terrific prizes awarded.  Emerald Pacific and Riviera hosted a banquet dinner on Saturday evening which included a Casino event.

Please visit our Boating Lifestyle Photo Gallery to share your photos of the event.

Thank you to all Riviera owners who participated in this year’s Rendezvous!

TD and the Victoria Jazz Society are hosting this year’s Victoria International Jazzfest from June 22 to July 1, 2012.  Enjoy ten hot days and nights of the coolest music in town!

Catch live performances of the coolest Jazz musicians all around Victoria from the Royal Theatre, Hermann’s Jazz Club, Centennial Square, to the Canoe Club.

You can purchase your tickets from the Victoria Jazz Society, Lyle’s Place, Ditch Records, and the Royal & McPherson Box Office’s.  There are four different package deals available or purchase single show tickets.

The lineup for the Victoria Jazzfest includes Aeroplane Trio, Andrew Slade Quartet, Ashley Wey, Balkan Beat Box, Caravan, Colin Campbell Trio and much, much more.

Please visit the Victoria International Jazzfest for full details on venues, tickets, schedules, and performers.

Congratulations Nancy Barbour for completing the 240 kilometer Ride to Conquer Cancer!  Collectively, Nancy was able to help raise over $11.2 million for the fight against cancer.  There were 3,011 participants that biked the 240 kilometer ride that spanned over 2 days.  This is Nancy’s second year in a row raising funds for the Ride to Conquer Cancer.  Congratulations!

Join the Town of Sidney in celebrating Canada Day June 30th and July 1st.  This is a weekend long event that is filled with fun activities, live entertainment, fireworks, and a parade.

Saturday, June 30th:

• Thrifty Foods Community Barbecue from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Beacon Park.  This is a family event that celebrates Canada’s birthday with activities and entertainment
• Starting at 7:45 pm, indulge yourself with the Canada Day Big Cake along with live entertainment performed by Soul 62 at Sidney Beacon Park
• Fireworks Extravaganza starts at 10:00 pm at the Sidney Waterfront.  This is an amazing fireworks show that you don’t want to miss!

Sunday, July 1st:

• Celebrate Canada Day with the Sidney Days 2k/5k run and walk starting at 8:00 am.  Registration begins at 6:45 am
• After your run/walk, enjoy the Sidney Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast starting at 9:00 am at the Mary Winspear Centre
• At 11:00 am watch the Sidney Canada Day Parade that starts at Beacon Ave and goes along Resthaven Drive
• And Much More

Check out the Peninsula Celebrations Society website for further details on the Sidney Days events.