Now’s your chance to learn more about your big blue back yard!

World Ocean Day is celebrated every year on June 8 and it’s all about collaborative conservation. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to head down to Fisherman’s Wharf for our 10th annual World Ocean Day celebrations on Sunday, June 9!

This educational, fun, free, family-friendly event brings hundreds of people to Fisherman’s Wharf to check out all things ocean-related, including live divers, touch tanks, crafts, watershed models and flying killer whales!

What started as a small gathering with divers and a few local conservation groups has grown into a large yearly event that includes over 20 different organizations. The event is organized by Eagle Wing Tours and the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

Let’s celebrate together!

We’re very excited to welcome everyone for our 10th annual World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf! You can learn all about the many different local organizations making a difference in education, conservation and research in the Salish Sea and beyond.

This year’s schedule is as follows:

• 11 a.m. Opening/dancers/blessing
• 11:30 a.m. World Fisheries Trust/Seaquaria divers
• 12:30 p.m. RCM-SAR man overboard drills 
• 1 p.m. Author Mark Leiren-Young (Skaana) reading
• 1:30 p.m. World Fisheries Trust/Seaquaria divers
• 2:30 p.m. Author Mark Leiren-Young reading

Who will be there?

Participants at the 2024 World Ocean Day celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf include:

• lək̓ʷəŋən Traditional Dancers
• Canadian Orca Rescue Society
• Ocean Wise Conservation Association
• Royal BC Museum
• Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea
• Parks Canada
• World Fisheries Trust and Seaquaria Ocean Education
• Cetus Research & Conservation Society
• Peninsula Streams Society
• Galiano Conservancy Association
• Pacific Wild
• Ocean Networks Canada
• SeaChange Marine Conservation Society
• Author Mark Leiren-Young of Skaana
• RCM-SAR Unit 35
• Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Team
• Four Frames Photo Booth
• Salt Legacy

• Ocean Week Victoria
• Capital Regional District—Live Green
• Capital Regional District—Water Conservation
• Gorge Waterway Initiative
• World Wildlife Fund Canada
• Ocean 98.5
• Save Da Sea
• Plant Based Cities Movement
• DFO Stream to Sea
• Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
• Eagle Wing Tours

Explore Fisherman’s Wharf!

And don’t forget that there are plenty of other things to do and see while you’re at Fisherman’s Wharf. This colourful waterfront community includes a multitude of outdoor eateries and ecotourism activities including kayaking and whale watching!

About Ocean Week Victoria

But wait, there’s more! There’s so much to learn about the ocean that we’ve expanded to a whole week of festivities!

Ocean Week Victoria runs June 1-9, 2024 and is a volunteer collaboration among businesses, non-profits, scientists, educators, artists and others to help people learn and care about their big blue back yard. Events include educational and recreational activities that explore and interact with the ocean.

There is an activity calendar of in-person and virtual events, fun activities and resources for all ages. There are plenty of opportunities for you and your family to get involved!

About Ocean Week Canada

Ocean awareness is growing! Ocean Week Canada is a coast-to-coast, 10-day celebration of ocean events, learning and engagement. This national event recognizes the importance of the ocean in our daily lives, and how local waterways connect us all with the ocean.

Join us on a tour!

To experience your big blue back yard first-hand, book a tour with us! Visit our office at Fisherman’s Wharf, book online or contact us at info@eaglewingtours.com or 250-384-8008.