Celebrate the big blue with your community, Victoria!
From Sunday, June 1st to Sunday, June 8th, Ocean Week Victoria (OWVic) is back with a jam-packed lineup of events that are designed to educate, inspire and connect us all to the Salish Sea and beyond.
This annual celebration is a hub of activity across the city, offering a blend of virtual and in-person activities for all ages, welcoming thousands of participants each year.
Plus, if you’re looking to kick off celebrations a little early, Banfield Park is hosting Songs for the Gorge on Saturday, May 31st from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Two of the main events include the World Ocean Day celebrations, with the first taking place on Sunday, June 1st from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sidney.
The second will bookend OWVic, and is taking place at Fisherman’s Wharf from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring touch tanks, opportunities to learn from professionals and more.
Event highlights include:
Sunday, June 1st
- Community Day at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, June 2nd
- Sea Kayaking & Intertidal Exploration from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Ocean-Themed Pub Trivia Takeover from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 3rd
- Send Kelp! Documentary Screening and Q&A at IMAX Victoria from 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 4th
- Ocean Career Fair at the James Bay Community Centre from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Lost Orca: The Legend of Luna Documentary Screening and Q&A at IMAX Victoria from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 5th
- Return of the Sea Otter (online discussion) from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, June 6th
- Dive into the Deep: An Ocean Adventure at Tillicum Centre from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Songs from the Nearshore at Theatre SKAM from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 7th
- Immersive Marine Ecology Paddle & FUNdraiser from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- World Ocean Day at Fisgard Lighthouse & Fort Rodd Hill from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, June 8th
- Clover Point Shoreline Cleanup from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
From start to finish, more than 40 exciting events will unfold throughout the week, brought to life by a range of local organizations and businesses dedicated to ocean conservation and education.
Visit their website for the full schedule of events, as well as including registration links and further details.
OWVic was launched in 2020 by a group of marine educators to engage and connect ocean-oriented organizations by expanding World Ocean Day (June 8th) into a full week of wonderful activities.
The events are focused on education, conservation and fun that inspires everyone to take action and care for our oceans.
Have fun and learn something new about the magic of our oceans and the magnificent creatures that call it home!
