BC CrabFest

Discover the Taste of BC Dungeness Crab! June 29, 2025 - 11:00AM - 7:00PM Ship Point, Victoria BC Get ready to crack some claws and dive into an authentic Taste of BC Summer's seafood experience! The 3rd BC CrabFest has a new home and is thrilled to announce its 2025 event, taking place on June 29th from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the scenic Ship Point in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. The most delicious part of the festival is the opportunity to purchase a ticket for an irresistible, flavourful, BC Dungeness CrabBoil. Fresh from the docks to the on-site chefs, cooked to perfection, and bathed in signature seasoning and melted butter, and enjoyed harbourside with family and friends. This is the quintessential "official" taste of BC Summertime. The BC Dungeness CrabBoil bucket features the freshest BC Dungeness crab, mussels, prawns/shrimp, potatoes, and corn, all sourced freshly and locally, directly from BC’s hardworking fishing families. This ocean-to-table experience guarantees high quality and ocean friendly sustainability, showcasing the best of what our coastal waters have to offer. This free, family-friendly event features a marketplace, demos, interactive workshops, and arts and culture entertainment, all celebrating BC’s coastal heritage, sustainable fishing, and local seafood. Reserve your crab and select a one-hour pickup window—then stay and enjoy the festival all day!