2025 EVENT CALENDAR

June 1 - 8, 2025

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2025 Multi-Day Events

Critical Distance: An Immersive experience with the Southern Resident Killer Whales

Follow Kiki the orca using augmented reality at Studio 531 as she navigates a world filled with both wonder and danger.

June 6 - 9

10:00am - 5:00pm

2025 Daily Events

Songs for the Gorge

Come to Banfield Park for a free outdoor concert by Gay4Nature, invasive species removal, guided nature walks, crafts, a nature scavenger hunt, and more!

Sat May 31

12:00pm - 3:00pm

World Ocean Day Celebration in Sidney

Celebrate the ocean with the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea and friends! This free community event will be fun for the whole family.

Sun June 1

11:00am - 3:00pm

Salty Sunday: Linocut Printmaking

Drop in at the Maritime Museum of BC to create linocut bookmark or postcard prints, while learning about Salish Sea animals and their ecosystems.

Sun June 1

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Specimen Spectacular: Ocean Week Pop-Up Display

Drop in, explore, and chat with our curators and collection managers at the Royal BC Museum to uncover the fascinating stories behind these specimens.

Tues June 3

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adventure With a Purpose — Kayaking the Great Bear Sea

Discuss Marine Protected Areas and get inspired by Susan Conrad's Great Bear Rainforest kayak adventure at the Paul Phillips Hall in Fernwood.

Tues June 3

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Canadian Climate Solutions Presentation Night

Attend an evening of casual talks aimed at the general public on ocean-based climate solutions being developed in Canada. Participate virtually or in person at Ocean Networks Canada!

Tues June 3

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ocean Stories: Reading Corners at the Royal BC Museum

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.

Wed June 4

11:00am - 2:00pm

The Adventures of Kelp Creature: An Ocean Week Conversation with Alex Chen and Lis Xu

Join author-musician Alex Chen and illustrator Lis Xu as they share the inspiration behind their picture book and musical audiobook.

Wed June 4
Online

12:00pm - 12:30pm

Ocean Career Fair

Network and discover opportunities in marine science, conservation, and other ocean industries at the James Bay Community Centre.

Wed June 4

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Queer & Curious: Ocean Week Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Join us at the Royal BC Museum for a special behind-the-scenes tour designed for the queer community.

Thurs June 5

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Return of the Sea Otter: How Conservation Brought a Keystone Species Back

Learn about this conservation success story with Pacific Wild's Marine Specialist.

Thurs June 5
Online

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dive into the Deep: An Ocean Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves at Tillicum Centre, for a fun and educational afternoon exploring the wonders of the ocean.

Fri June 6

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Songs from the Nearshore

Experience this performance at Theatre SKAM combining music and dance with science communication, inspired by tide and wave data from across Canada.

Fri June 6

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Gulf Islands Social Paddle Clean Up

Connect with the paddling community while cleaning up shorelines that are not accessible by road, starting from Canoe Cove Marina.

Fri June 6

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Immersive Marine Ecology Paddle & FUNdraiser

Breathe in the salty air and soak up fascinating ocean facts on this immersive marine ecology paddle starting from Willows Beach.

Sat June 7

10:00am - 11:30am

Discover local coastal wildlife with Prince of Whales

Visit our interactive educational table and kids’ colouring station to learn about marine conservation and Salish Sea wildlife.

Sat June 7

10:00am - 4:00pm

World Ocean Day at Fisgard Lighthouse & Fort Rodd Hill

Celebrate the ocean with Parks Canada and partner organizations! Participate in activities throughout the day.

Sat June 7

10:00am - 4:00pm

Museum Tots – Explore the Reef

Drop in at the Maritime Museum of BC to learn all about reefs through through crafts, play, stories, and movement.

Sat June 7

10:30am - 11:15am

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

Design your very own stunning piece of jewelry at the Maritime Museum of BC using locally sourced sea glass.

Sat June 7

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Community Day at the Maritime Museum of BC

Entry by donation! Celebrate our maritime heritage and culture.
9:30am - 12:00pm Sensory Friendly Hours

Sun June 8

9:30am - 4:30pm

Kelp Float by Paddleboard (10am)

Treat yourself to a unique experience floating on a stand-up paddleboard in a kelp forest at Gonzales Bay.

Sun June 8

10:00am - 10:45am

Clover Point Shoreline Cleanup

Clean the coastline and support RAVEN Trust's campaign for Heiltsuk First Nation with Surfrider Foundation.

Sun June 8

11:00am - 12:00pm

World Ocean Day Celebrations at Fisherman’s Wharf

Check out this fun, free, family-friendly event! Learn from local conservation organizations, divers, and try out the touch tanks.

Sun June 8

11:00am - 4:00pm

Kelp Float by Paddleboard (11am)

Treat yourself to a unique experience floating on a stand-up paddleboard in a kelp forest in Gonzales Bay.

Sun June 8

11:00am - 11:45am

Salty Sunday: Collage Buttons

Explore collage as an artistic medium while embracing a zero-waste philosophy at the Maritime Museum of BC.

Sun June 8

2:00pm - 4:00pm

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