Description
For three days only, get a rare opportunity to go aboard Argonaut II, a 104-year-old wooden vessel with deep connections to the northern coast of British Columbia.
Join captain and owner Nicholas Verrochi for a guided 25-minute tour through the historic vessel. Hear stories from Argonaut II’s past, see her inner workings, and get a closer look at the ongoing restoration helping preserve this remarkable piece of BC’s maritime history.
Tour Schedules
Dates: October 15, 16 & 17
Tours every 30 minutes, 11am – 4pm (No 12:30pm tour)
Tours last approx. 25-minute
Location: Vancouver Maritime Museum’s Heritage Harbour
Maximum 15 people per tour
$30 — includes Vancouver Maritime Museum admission
$8 — tour only, museum admission not included
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to step aboard Argonaut II and hear her story from the person leading her restoration. Please note, access to the dock is not wheelchair accessible.
ABOUT THE VESSEL
ARGONAUT II
Argonaut II is a 104-year-old wooden vessel whose story connects thousands of people along British Columbia's northern coastline. She now undergoes a restoration through the power of online community and hundreds of thousands of supporters around the globe. Nicholas Verrochi, the caretaker of Argonaut II, leads the restoration and historic preservation through digital storytelling on YouTube. The Argonaut II Foundation is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation focused on telling the story of Argonaut II and the rich history of the remote northern coastline of British Columbia. The preservation and storytelling efforts are through grassroots fundraising, volunteering, and donation-based contributions, inviting thousands of people interested in maritime history and wooden boatbuilding to participate in the story of Argonaut II. This is done through the engagement of thousands of people throughout the Pacific Northwest and hundreds of thousands around the globe through video documentation of the restoration efforts, the craftsmanship of wooden boatbuilding, and sharing the storied past of Argonaut II and her connection to the BC coastline.
Date & Time
Oct 15 - 17, 2026
Venue Details
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveVancouver, British Columbia V6J 1A3
