
2025 EVENT CALENDAR
June 1 - 8, 2025
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2025 Daily Events
Ocean Stories: Reading Corners at the Royal BC Museum
Wed June 4
11:00am - 2:00pm
Join us for a special Ocean Week Victoria experience in partnership with the Greater Victoria Public Library. Visit pop-up reading corners in the Natural History gallery and museum lobby, where you can enjoy a collection of ocean-themed books, for all ages.
The Adventures of Kelp Creature: An Ocean Week Conversation with Alex Chen and Lis Xu
Wed June 4
Online
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Join author and musician Alex Chen and illustrator Lis Xu as they share the inspiration and process behind their new picture book and musical audiobook – a captivating blend of storytelling, ocean stewardship, vibrant artwork, and mesmerizing sounds.
Queer & Curious: Ocean Week Behind-the-Scenes Tour at the Royal BC Museum
Thurs June 5
3:30pm - 4:30pm
During Ocean Week Victoria, join us for Queer & Curious, a special behind-the-scenes tour designed for the queer community! From rare specimens to the creative magic that brings exhibits to life, this tour is a chance to see the museum in a whole new way – through curiosity, connection, and joy!
Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop
Sat June 7
2:00pm - 3:15pm
Join us at the Maritime Museum of BC to learn about the history and beauty of sea glass in this hands-on workshop. Design your very own stunning piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass. No experience necessary! You’ll leave with a unique and wearable work of art that captures the beauty of the sea.
Clover Point Shoreline Cleanup
Sun June 8
11:00am - 12:00pm
Surfrider Foundation Canada’s South Vancouver Island chapter is thrilled to host their World Ocean Day beach cleanup in partnership with RAVEN Trust! This year, in addition to cleaning the coastline, we will also be raising funds to support RAVEN’s campaign for Heiltsuk First Nation.
11th Annual World Ocean Day Celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf, Victoria
Sun June 8
11:00am - 4:00pm
This fun, free, family-friendly event brings together a variety of conservation organizations from around the Salish Sea, including divers and touch tanks. Discover what’s happening in your big blue backyard, learn about cool critters, and find out how you can help to protect this amazing ecosystem.



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