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Silva Bay Fishing Derby
Saturday, September 6, 2025 (5:00 AM - 6:00 PM) (PDT)
Description
Tickets are now on sale at: Arbutus Home Building Centre , Gone Fishin' , The Harbour Chandler, and Silva Bay Resort & Marina for this year’s 2025 Silva Bay Fishing Derby. This year we have over $20,000 worth of prizes and giveaways!! Tickets are $50 a person for entry. Derby starts at dawn on Saturday, September 6 till 6PM and dawn till 11:30AM on Sunday, September 7. This is a great event.
$50 per person
3383 South Rd
Gabriola, BC V0R 1X7 Canada
Silva Bay Resort & Marina 3383 South Rd
Derby starts at dawn on Saturday, September 6 till 6PM and dawn till 11:30AM on Sunday, September 7.