MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.—The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), and the City of Myrtle Beach, are pleased to roll out the red carpet again for Canadian visitors during 63rd Annual Can-Am Days, happening March 9-17, 2024.
PICTURED: Local Artist April Bensch paints a Can-Am Days-inspired painting during the 2023 Can-Am Plaza Party at Ripley’s Aquarium in Myrtle Beach. This year’s event takes place March 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CREDIT: Visit Myrtle Beach.
“Myrtle Beach has long been a beloved getaway for countless Canadians who seek a warm-weather retreat where they can easily explore our 60-miles of beaches, over 90 golf courses, 2,200-plus restaurants and year-round attractions – all while enjoying special rates. We look forward to carrying on the tradition of Can-Am Days and showering them with our Southern hospitality once again,” said Karen Riordan, MBACC and CVB President and CEO.
Among the special events occurring over Can-Am Days, the chamber and TD Bank will host a Welcome Reception on Monday, March 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. within the lobby of its visitors center at 1200 N. Oak Street in Myrtle Beach. Refreshments will be served.
On March 12, the chamber and Ripley’s Aquarium will host the Can-Am Plaza Party outside of Ripley’s Aquarium at Broadway at the Beach with music and entertainment for the entire family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Canadians can request the CAA (Canadian Automobile Association) discount on tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium for a $2 savings.
In addition, various resorts and attractions are offering special deals and discounts for Canadians. Visit CanAmDays.com for more details.
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About Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Since 1938, the Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce (MBACC) has stood as the unified voice of the Grand Strand's business community — serving Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Loris, Atlantic Beach, Carolina Forest, Conway, Aynor, Socastee, Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach and Pawleys Island. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded MBACC its five-star accreditation — one of only a few chambers in South Carolina to earn this distinction. The Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) and its destination marketing arm Visit Myrtle Beach promote tourism through various partnerships and initiatives to advance the economic success of the Grand Strand. For more information, visit MyrtleBeachAreaChamber.com, MyrtleBeachAreaCVB.com and VisitMyrtleBeach.com.