For those that do not know, Sointula is on Malcolm Island, at the northwest end of Vancouver Island on the "inside Passage", across from Port McNeill.

We ARE the gateway to the Broughton Archipelago. Traditionally Sointula has been a commercial fishing port, at one time having the largest Canadian fishing fleet on the west coast. Although an active fishing fleet still exists, we now enjoy having visiting yachters and sport fishermen throughout the season.  We have a great harbour, bakery/café, a grocery and hardware store, a pub along with all services required for boaters.

Our Canada Day regatta is one of many events hosted throughout the year by the community of Sointula, including the May Long Weekend Ball Tournament, Salmon Day Festival in August, and the Sointula Winterfestival in November.

This year we hope our regatta will be bigger and better.  Some of the highlights from  the last 5 years included a beer garden hosted by the Lion’s Club – all types of  entertainment including children's events - a kick off event – the Canada Day Cake Cutting Ceremony - local food - local vendors and of course, a (fun) sailing race. 
​We  would also like to thank our sponsors and volunteers. This event could have never happened with out you.

Without the generous sponsorship of the Government of Canada, Heritage Canada, The Malcolm Island  Lions Club, The Regional District of Mount Waddington, the Sointula Recreation Association and the overwhelming support of our local businesses, this event would not  the success it is. We thank you.
​We hope to have even more fun events this year. All events take place at one of the  best harbors on the coast here on Malcolm Island. All proceeds are donated to the “Friend’s In Need Now” (FINN) fund to assist with such things as expenses for  transportation to and from medical appointments.

For more information about our area please go   www.sointulainfo.ca or find out what's been happening in our area and see images from previous year's Canada Day Regatta on the gallery page of this website.