Virginia Beach Makes Waves with Savings and Special Events

Virginia Beach has some exciting plans for the spring and summer and the destination wants to make Canadians feel welcome at all of them.

"Amid recent tariff challenges, we want Canadians to know how much we value their visits to Virginia Beach," says Nancy Helman, Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau director. "We've put together an exciting lineup of events that highlight our coastal charm and refreshed our Loonie Savers Pass with even more exclusive discounts on attractions, shopping, hotels, and dining. We can’t wait to welcome you back for an unforgettable getaway!"

Loonie Savers

The popular Loonie Savers Pass offers savings at nearly 50 local hotspots. By registering online and using the mobile passport, Canadians can take advantage of special discounts and offers that are exclusively for us. Examples of the promotions include:  buy one ticket, get one free from Rudee Tours dolphin watching cruises; $5 off General Admission to the Virginia Aquarium, and numerous dining, entertainment, and accommodation discounts across the city.

Make a Splash

Virginia Beach native Pharell Williams is a partner in Atlantic Park, a $350 million sports and entertainment complex. The new attraction sits on three blocks and features Wavegarden Cove, with surfing suited to all skill levels, and a cool new Dome experience, where music, light, and environment merge to create one-of-a-kind performances.

Clear your Calendar

Seasonal highlights your clients may want to plan a trip around include something in every month:

• March: Irish eyes smile on Virginia Beach runners during the epic Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend (Mar. 14-16) from the Leprechaun Dash to the full marathon, offering participants a chance to feel lucky crossing the finish line against the backdrop of early-season beach charm. 
• April: Sample the rich flavours of Virginia Beach’s culinary staple as 10 top restaurants serve up their best recipes in the East Coast She-Crab Soup Classic (April 5).
• May: Experience the adrenaline-fueled energy of Jackalope Festival (May 30 – June 1), an action sports spectacle that originated in Montreal and now brings its high-flying competitions in skateboarding, bouldering, and BASE jumping to Virginia Beach.
  The city’s ViBe District adds more color and creativity to the walkable arts community during the Street Art Festival (May 30 – June 1). Watch as 15 live artists make their mark and take part in an interactive community mural project that engages the whole family. engages the whole family. 
• June: Led by top reggae artists, the oceanfront Point Break Festival (June 21-22) sets the right vibe for a memorable and musical summer weekend.
  Love, unity and diversity take center stage with live music and festival fun during Pride at the Beach (June 21-23).
• July: Celebrate Independence Day with oceanfront fireworks and three stages of live music during the Stars & Stripes Celebration (July 4). 
• August: The East Coast Surfing Championship (Aug. 17-24) is an eight-day, international surf carnival welcoming more than 850 surfers competing for titles, prizes, history and the love of surfing. Volleyball, a Boardwalk 5K, street skate and ramp contests, swimsuit contests and a live concert series on the beach round out the celebration.
• September: For more than 50 years, the Neptune Festival (Sept. 26-28) has celebrated the beach life with an event series including concerts, an art & craft show, sporting events, Neptune’s 8K and much more. One of the highlights is the International Sandsculpting Championship showcasing nearly two dozen majestic designs by sand artists from around the world.

To learn more about what’s happening in Virginia Beach, see www.visitvirginiabeach.com. 

 

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