Tenth Annual World Ocean Day at Fisherman’s Wharf

What: The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority and Eagle Wing Tours invite the public and media to the annual World Ocean Day event at Fisherman’s Wharf on June 9th between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about local research and conservation initiatives through educational, fun and family-friendly activities. This year marks the 10^th anniversary of World Ocean Day at Fisherman’s Wharf, a flagship event for Ocean Week Victoria.

When: Sunday, June 9, from 11 a.m. when the Indigenous blessing and dance ceremony starts

Where: Fisherman’s Wharf (1 Dallas Road, Victoria BC, V8V 0B2)

Who:

• Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
• Eagle Wing Tours
• More than 20 organizations will be on-site, including the World Fisheries Trust, Ocean Wise, Ocean Networks Canada, Pacific Wild, Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea, and Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue.

Why: This family-friendly event brings together a variety of conservation organizations from around the Salish Sea to educate the community about our environmental impact on the ocean. The connection to the ocean as a port city is critical to the health of the water and marine life and we each have a part to play in the ocean’s ecosystem.

About Eagle Wing Tours:

Eagle Wing Tours is an award-winning and inclusive Victoria-based ecotourism company offering accessible year-round whale and wildlife watching tours. Its mission is to protect marine wildlife and the ocean environment through direct support of conservation and research activities, to build ocean awareness through education and outreach programs, and to promote environmental stewardship through industry-leading sustainability initiatives. www.eaglewingtours.com

About the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority:
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that is committed to the stewardship and sustainable growth of Victoria’s dynamic working harbour. GVHA owns and operates several high-profile community amenities, including the Ogden Point Breakwater, Inner Harbour lower causeway, Fisherman’s Wharf and Ship Point Pier. GVHA is silver certified in the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business’ Progressive Aboriginal Relations program. Silver members recognize the value of working with Indigenous communities and showing outcomes that have made a difference. https://gvha.ca/