Advertising

Advertise Your Marina

Reach boaters, anglers, travelers and marina customers searching for boating services across British Columbia. Marina owners can upgrade their standard listing with customized business information, enhanced visibility and a direct link to their official website.

Featured Marina Package

Featured Marina Website Link and Customized Listing

A monthly advertising package built specifically for marina owners on Vancouver Island and across British Columbia.

Featured Marina

Featured Marina Website Link & Customized Listing

$300/ month (USD)

Monthly advertising package

  • Direct link to the marina's official website
  • Customized marina listing card
  • Business logo or approved featured image
  • Expanded marina description
  • Highlighted marina amenities
  • Prominent website call-to-action button
  • Business phone number, when approved
  • Business contact information
  • Social-media links, when approved
  • Featured placement opportunities where available
  • Listing review and verification
  • Mobile-friendly promotional card
  • Ability to request listing updates
  • Clear identification as a featured or sponsored listing

Important disclosure

Featured listings are paid advertising placements. Advertising does not guarantee reservations, customer inquiries, search-engine rankings or a specific level of website traffic.

All advertising applications are subject to review and approval.

Payment is processed through an approved secure provider. Live billing is only activated after listing verification and approval.

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Standard vs. Featured Marina Listing

Standard

Standard Marina Listing

Free directory listing

  • Basic marina name
  • General location
  • Available public marina information
  • Standard page design
  • Direct business website link
  • Customized promotional card
  • Featured advertising placement
Featured

Featured Marina Listing

$300 per month

  • Direct official website link
  • Customized marina card
  • Enhanced business description
  • Approved logo and marina images
  • Stronger call-to-action buttons
  • Additional contact information
  • Highlighted amenities
  • Featured or sponsored label
  • Priority update requests
  • Advertising visibility across eligible areas of the website
Process

How It Works

Reasonable business verification is required before adding a paid website link or changing marina information.

  1. Step 1

    Submit the marina advertising request.

  2. Step 2

    Confirm that you own, manage or represent the marina.

  3. Step 3

    Provide official business details, images and website information.

  4. Step 4

    Review and approve the customized marina listing.

  5. Step 5

    Complete the monthly advertising agreement and payment.

  6. Step 6

    The featured listing is published after verification and approval.

Verification methods may include

  • Email from the marina's official domain
  • Confirmation through the marina's official website
  • Business registration information
  • Phone verification using a publicly listed business number
  • Written authorization from the marina owner or manager
Get started

Request Marina Advertising Information

Complete this form and we will follow up regarding availability, verification and next steps. Your information is only used to review this advertising request.

Requested features

All advertising applications are subject to review and approval. Submitting this form does not activate an advertisement.

More placements

Additional Advertising Opportunities

Additional placements may be available by request. Pricing for these placements is discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Featured marina placement on city pages
Featured placement on marina directory pages
Homepage marina sponsorship
Regional boating-guide sponsorship
Boat show or event sponsorship
Marine-service business advertising
Banner placements
Sponsored destination content
Please note: Promotional placements are subject to review. VictoriaBoatShow.com is an independent boating and fishing guide and does not guarantee publication, traffic, leads, rankings, bookings, attendance, or business outcomes.
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FAQ

Advertiser FAQ

How much is a featured marina listing?+

The Featured Marina Website Link and Customized Listing package costs $300 per month.

What is included in the package?+

The package includes a direct link to the marina's official website, a customized marina card, enhanced business information, approved images and additional promotional features.

Can I add my marina's official website?+

Yes. Approved featured marina listings can include a direct link to the verified official marina website.

Are paid marina links identified as advertising?+

Yes. Paid listings are clearly identified as Featured Marina, Sponsored Listing or Featured Partner placements.

Does advertising guarantee reservations or website traffic?+

No. Advertising improves visibility but does not guarantee reservations, inquiries, rankings or a specific traffic level.

Can I cancel the monthly listing?+

Yes. Cancellation terms follow the advertising agreement and payment-provider rules. Paid features are removed when the active advertising period ends.

Can I update my marina information?+

Approved advertisers may request reasonable updates to their business information, images, amenities and official links.

Do I need to verify that I represent the marina?+

Yes. Verification is required before website links, business information or paid promotional changes are published.

Will the standard marina page disappear if I do not advertise?+

No. Standard marina directory listings remain available independently of the paid advertising program.