Virginia Beach's 60 km of sun-soaked coastline has beckoned Canadians for generations. With pristine natural wonders, freshly-caught seafood, and a vibrant oceanfront and arts district, Virginia Beach provides appeal for all visitors while consistently ranking among the best beach destinations in the USA.
“Just in time for summer road trips, we’re excited to introduce even more fun, for fewer loonies,” says Nancy Helman, Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau director. “The Virginia Beach Loonie Savers promotion offers our Canadian visitors compelling discounts on accommodations, entertainment, attractions and dining to enjoy without breaking budgets.”
The 2024 Loonie Savers Pass is now available at VisitVirginiaBeach.com. It conveniently gathers exclusive offers and experiences from across the destination. After registering online, visitors simply access the mobile passport to tap into discounts and deals at attractions, retailers, hotels, and restaurants in the Virginia Beach area.
With nearly 50 offers already available, examples of savings include: buy one ticket, get one free from Rudee Tours dolphin watching cruises; $5 off General Admission to the Virginia Aquarium, which recently revealed a $40 million renovation and expansion; 10% off meals at Tides Coastal Kitchen; 15% off the rack rate at The Capes Ocean Resort, and so much more.
SAVING IS EASY AS 1, 2, 3
STEP 1 - GET YOUR PASS
This mobile exclusive passport is a collection of curated attractions, retailers, restaurants and more and offering deals and discounts to redeem during your visit.
STEP 2 - RECEIVE TEXT
Your passport will be instantly delivered to your phone via text and email and is ready to use immediately! Your pass can be saved to your phone’s home screen for easy one-tap access.
STEP 3 - REDEEM
When visiting a participating business, simply present your phone to the attendant or staff member to redeem available discounts. Your Canadian passport or ID will be required to receive the promotion.
“Just a day’s drive from Quebec — and less than 12 hours from Toronto — Virginia Beach is the perfect destination for Canadians excited to explore,” says Helman. “Our city presents a wealth of appealing ways to unplug, reconnect, and savor all the best things travel has to offer, and we can’t wait to share them with our Canadian visitors.”
A SUMMER OF CELEBRATION
Virginia Beach is doubling down on festivals and events, ensuring there’s always something exciting for visitors to see and do this summer. Some highlights include:
Originating in Montreal, Jackalope Fest (May 31 - June 2) rolls back into Virginia Beach for a sizzling summer showdown. Watching high adrenaline sports like skateboarding, BASE jumping, bouldering, and beach volleyball will keep fans on their feet cheering on daring performances.
The beach will be jammin’ during the new Point Break Reggae Festival (June 1 - 2). It will spotlight Jamaican music, food and culture on the oceanfront with more than 20 live concerts. Headline artists include Sublime, Rebelution, Wiz Khalifa, Steven Marley and Steel Pulse.
The world’s longest-running surf competition carves up the Virginia Beach coastline during the 62nd Annual East Coast Surfing Championship (Aug. 18 – 25). The eight-day, international surf carnival welcomes more than 850 surfers competing for titles, prizes, history and the love of surfing.
Closing out the season, King Neptune reigns over the Annual Virginia Beach Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1) as the beloved marquee festival celebrates its 50th year. Boardwalk Weekend is the highlight of the annual schedule spanning 32 oceanfront blocks with concerts, a nationally-ranked Art & Craft Show, Grand Parade and athletic competitions from surfing to volleyball. Not to be missed is the signature International Sand Sculpting Championship where 32 of the world’s most-talented sculptors turn nearly 500 tons of sand into works of art in three days.
