Ducktona 5000 Returns, Filling Crescent Beach with Cheer

Crescent Beach, B.C., came alive on Sept. 6 as the Ducktona 5000 returned after a four-year break. The sold-out event saw 4,650 rubber ducks race across the water, raising funds for Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 5. Spectators lined the pier to cheer on the top ten finishers, with a $1,000 prize for the winner. Proceeds will help the volunteer rescue crew maintain equipment, fund training, and cover operations. The race, last held in 2019, is one of Station 5’s key fundraisers alongside a rock ’n’ roll dance planned for November 2026.