2026 EVENT CALENDAR

May 30 - June 8, 2026

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2026 Multi-Day Events

Stream to Sea: Youth Water Science Stewardship

This wonderful cross-curricular collaboration brings together grade 11 students in Marine Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science for a series of hands-on field excursions across some of the most beautiful and diverse habitats the region has to offer.

Tue May 5 - Fri June 5

Ocean Week Radio Trivia

Tune in to a special Ocean Week Victoria radio trivia experience hosted on The Zone and The Q! Listen early and often to hear about local Ocean Week Canada events and jump into interactive trivia moments for local prizes!

May 18 - June 8

Greater Victoria Ocean Week Bioblitz

The Capital Regional District is running a marine bioblitz throughout Ocean Week! How many marine species can you identify in Greater Victoria? Upload your photos to iNaturalist to win great prizes!

May 30 - June 8

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure Imax

This film takes you on the captivating coming-of-age journey of a sea otter pup. Grab a paw and join the raft in this immersive adventure for IMAX® and giant screen theatres.

May 30 - June 8

45 minutes

A Week of Coastal Flavours for a Good Cause

Fathom Restaurant at Hotel Grand Pacific is celebrating Ocean Week Canada with a special feature menu and cocktail inspired by the Pacific coast! Proceeds from the featured food items will support Surfrider Canada!

June 1 - June 8

Carbon Sink – Interdisciplinary Art Work

Come to Oak Bay Marina during operating hours to view Carbon Sink, an immersive multidisciplinary installation that merges kelp weaving, underwater video, and sound design to draw audiences into the hidden world of kelp forests and seagrass meadows.

June 1 - June 8

9:00am - 5:00pm

2026 Daily Events

Beer, Ocean, and Art: An evening with Georgia Strait Alliance

You're invited to the Gage Gallery Arts Collective for a free night of drinks, light refreshments, and the incredible ocean-inspired sculptures of Tanya Bub! Connect with others and learn about the efforts to protect the Salish Sea.

Thurs May 21

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Orcas and Oceans: Stories from the Salish Sea

Explore the wonders of the Salish Sea with Tanya Bub's ocean art, a live reading of her book on Orcas, and a screening of the short film "Shared Waters, Shared Crisis," for free at the Gage Gallery Arts Collective.

Thu May 28

5:30pm - 9:30pm

Marine Ecology Exploration by Paddleboard

Join us for a memorable stand-up paddleboard tour along Gonzales Bay. Glide across the water as you explore the vibrant world of the intertidal zone and kelp forest, teeming with life and mystery.

Sat May 30

9:00am - 10:30am

The Gorge Splashtacular Ocean Festival

The kickoff event to Ocean Week Victoria 2026, courtesy of the Gorge Waterway Action Society and Seaquaria! Come to the Nature House for touch tanks, scavenger hunts, and other ocean activities.

Sat May 30

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Open Water Drop-In

Calling all certified divers and ocean lovers! Join us for a morning drop in dive, beginner friendly! Bring your dive buddy or come and make a new one. Meet at Wilson Diving.

Sun May 31

9:00am - 2:00pm

Oars For Ocean

Join Gorge Narrows Rowing for a guided, hands-on rowing experience that is designed to be welcoming, engaging, and meaningful. Step into a boat, feel the rhythm of rowing, and rediscover your relationship with the Ocean.

Sun May 31

9:00am - 5:00pm

World Ocean Day at Fisherman’s Wharf

A fun, free and family friendly event celebrating action for a healthy ocean and stable climate. Enjoy marine exhibits and interactive activities from a number of conservation organizations.

Sun May 31

11:00 am - 4:00pm

Ocean Week Canada Film Screening

BC Environmental Film Festival and Ocean Week Canada host a special screening of water-themed short films from Canada and around the world at Star Cinema looking at urgent environmental challenges and innovative solutions.

Sun May 31

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Ocean Week Pub Trivia Night

Join fellow ocean lovers at Christie's Pub for an evening of ocean-themed questions, marine picture rounds, and a lively mix of challenges!

Mon June 1

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Unlocking the Ocean’s Greatest Mysteries through Innovation and Data

Ocean Networks Canada experts Meghan Paulson, Bradley Wells and Ruchie Custan invite you to Esquimalt Library to celebrate 20 years of ocean innovation and exploration, with their experience working with the deep-sea and in remote Antarctic areas.

Tue June 2

5:00pm - 6:30pm

How to Train Your Glider: Adventures with Underwater Robots

Want to learn how to handle an ocean glider? The Institute of Ocean Sciences presents a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into these remarkable robots and what they do in the world of ocean observing.

Tue June 2

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Marine debris and its origins: A look at the impacts of lost shipping containers

This short presentation from Dr. Hauke Blanken highlights the dangers of shipping containers being lost to sea from commercial cargo ships. Happening at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Tue June 2

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Looking beneath the surface at the impacts of commercial ship anchorages

This short presentation from Dr. Cathryn Murray highlights the impact of the anchoring of commercial ships on overall ocean ecosystem health. Happening at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Tue June 2

7:30pm - 8:00pm

Gorge Beach Clean-up

Come together with the community for a hands-on beach cleanup of the Gorge Waterway. Bring your friends and family to support and maintain the waterway. Kayaks and paddleboards welcome!

Wed June 3

9:30am - 11:30am

Printmaking with Ocean Specimens

Learn how to make prints using specimens from the Royal BC Museum Handling Collection led by scientist and artist Cindy Wright. Discover the intricate patterns that sea life have hidden in plain sight.

Wed June 3

11:00am - 2:00pm

Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

Join us at Crystal Pool to learn about the history and beauty of sea glass in this hands-on workshop. Use wire wrapping techniques to design your very own stunning piece of jewelry using locally sourced sea glass.

Wed June 3

2:00pm - 3:15pm

Ocean Opportunities Fair

Now's your chance to learn about getting a career around the ocean! Come by Tillicum Mall to chat with ocean professionals about careers, volunteer roles, training and education in the marine fields.

Wed June 3

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Ocean Week Advanced Evening Drop-In

For our Advanced cold water divers! Take a mid week breather and join us underwater for an evening drop in dive. Bring your dive buddy and a torch to look for critters in all the nooks and crevices! Meet at Wilson Diving.

Wed June 3

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Science at the Bottom of the World

Discover what happened when Canadian scientists journeyed to Antarctica on a Royal Canadian Navy ship. They were there to investigate the effects of climate change … but that was only part of the story. Hear them at Camosun Interurban Campus.

Wed June 3

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Ocean Career Pathways: Candid Panel

Ocean Networks Canada and the Institute of Ocean Sciences invites you to Greater Victoria Public Library Central Branch to hear from four amazing ocean professionals sharing candid career stories, practical advice, and the many ways to build a career connected to the ocean!

Thu June 4

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Screening: Oceans with David Attenborough and Panel Discussion

Head over to Vic Theatre for a screening of the film "Ocean with David Attenborough," presented by Pacific Wild! This stunning, award-winning documentary invites us to discover more about the future of our ocean and the role each of us can play in bringing our ocean back to life.

Thu June 4

6:00pm - 9:15pm

Life Aboard Ocean Research Vessels

Climb aboard a special presentation at the Royal BC Museum to find out what it's like to travel the seas on a research vessel, what all the different roles and tasks are, and how one can get involved.

Thu June 4

6:30pm - 7:30pm

DRIFT with Impact – Floating with the Whales

DRIFT is a floating sound meditation experience in the pools of Parkside Hotel & Spa. This special edition lets you float and relax while listening to authentic whale songs and sacred instruments.

Thu June 4

8:30 pm - 9:30pm

Ocean Week Canada Discover Snorkeling

Join us at Saxe Point Park for an unforgettable local snorkeling experience. This guided mini adventure is your chance to swim above vibrant marine life and take a peek into the hidden underwater world.

Sat June 6

9:00am - 2:00pm

Marine Birds of Island View Beach

This guided nature walk through View Beach Regional Park teaches participants all about the marine birds found there, including identification, life history and fun facts.

Sat June 6

10:00am - 12:00pm

Discover Coastal Wildlife with Prince of Whales

Visit Prince of Whales Marine Wildlife Adventures' interactive exhibit in the Inner Harbour for a fun learning experience about marine conservation and the incredible wildlife of the Salish Sea!

Sat June 6

10:00am - 4:00pm

Art with Impact: Live Art for Conservation

Witness artist Dana Batho provide a live painting experience in the atrium of the Parkside Hotel, inspired by the beauty and interconnectedness of our coastal ecosystems.

Sat June 6

12:00pm - 3/4:00pm

Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show

Island Circus Space pairs contemporary circus with scientific research to tell the story of ocean deoxygenation and its impacts on local marine ecosystems.

Sat June 6

2:30pm - 4:00pm & 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Saltwater tongues

Want to share some beautiful words? Swing by the Caffe Fantastico for a marine-themed art and poetry night. Everyone is free to share a poem or artwork, whether it's your own or just something that moved you.

Sat June 6

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Kelp Float: ‘Dive’ into Citizen Science Kelp Monitoring!

Come over to Gonzales Bay and dive into the enchanting world of kelp forests with Mer Tales Ocean Journeys. Enjoy some ocean therapy as you float on paddleboards and dip your toes in the water.

Sun June 7

10:00am - 11:30am

World Ocean Day Celebration

Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea’s annual World Ocean Day Celebration is back for 2026! Join us in Beacon Park on the SETINES/Sidney waterfront for science and conservation exhibitions, art stations, touchpools, games, photos and more!

Sun June 7

11:00am - 3:00pm

WOW Art and Interpretive Event at Weirs Beach

Metchosin ArtPod invites you to this four-part, all-ages ocean-themed adventure afternoon on the beach! Tune your senses through dance, explore the beach for ocean creatures, create beach-inspired land art, and write haiku poetry, all with our experienced leads!

Sun June 7

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Entanglements: a Scientifically Accurate Ocean Circus Show

Island Circus Space pairs contemporary circus with scientific research to tell the story of ocean deoxygenation and its impacts on local marine ecosystems.

Sun June 7

2:30pm - 4:00pm

SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project

Join Habitat Acquisition Trust and PEPÁḴEṈ HÁUTW̱ for a day of ecological restoration supporting the SṈIDȻEȽ Resiliency Project this World Ocean Day! Training, tools, and snacks provided.

Mon June 8

10:00am - 2:00pm

Marine Ecology Exploration by Paddleboard

Join us for a memorable stand-up paddleboard tour along Gonzales Bay. Glide across the water as you explore the vibrant world of the intertidal zone and kelp forest, teeming with life and mystery.

Mon June 8

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Surfrider June Beach Cleanup at Clover Point

Surfrider South Vancouver Island is partnering with RAVEN Trust to fundraise their Step Up for Coast Heroes campaign with a beach cleanup. Join the cleanup, support the cause, and for an added bonus, your solidarity could win you two tickets to Victoria Folk Fest on July 4!

Sun June 14

11:00am - 12:00pm

Surfrider July Beach Cleanup at Witty’s Lagoon

Join Surfrider South Vancouver Island for a fun and meaningful beach cleanup at Witty’s Lagoon! Volunteers and community members will work together to collect and sort debris from the shoreline.

Sun July 12

11:00am - 1:00pm

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