World Ocean Week 🌊 is June 1 – 9 this year and we have some FUN, special SUP events lined up to kick-start and complete the week as well as to celebrate World Ocean Day on June 8.
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Kick-start World Ocean Week on June 1 by joining South Island SUP, Mer Tales Ocean Journeys and Ocean Networks Canada for our FREE Family Beach Day and Stand-Up Paddleboarding at Cadboro Bay.
Family-oriented offerings include free stand-up paddleboarding sessions, ocean-related games and activities at the beach, and giveaway items like Ocean Networks Canada’s #KnowTheOcean activity book.
When: June 1 from 9am to 1pm
Where: Cadboro Bay beach in Cadboro-Gyro Park
Registration: No registration required, just show up!
We ask that attendees walk, bike, bus, or carpool to the event if possible! Otherwise, please park in accordance with local parking regulations and signage. Parking is available at the north end of the Park, or in a nearby lot outside the Park.
June 8 is World Ocean Day! 🌎
Come join South Island SUP, Mer Tales Ocean Journeys and Pacific Wild for our World Ocean Day FUNdraiser and Ocean Clean Up.
We’ll collect debris we find during the paddle to help keep our oceans clean! Bring gloves if desired to protect your hands. We’ll provide some colourful collection buckets!
When: June 8 from 10am to 11:30am
Where: Willows Beach near Cattle Point (north end of Esplanade Avenue)
Registration: Sign Me Up!
100% of sales and online donations will support Pacific Wild in their important ocean conservation initiatives.
Please consider making a donation directly to the Pacific Wild and indicate it’s associated with this FUNdraising paddle event.
Note, our location may change depending on weather/wind forecasts and safety considerations.
Check back here or on our Facebook Event page closer to the event date for updates or call/text/email.
Complete World Ocean Week on June 9 with a relaxing FREE Kelp Float.
Treat yourself to a unique experience floating on a stand-up paddleboard in a kelp forest! Reflect on the wisdom and messages from the ocean, seals, sea lions, seabirds and more.
Learn about the amazing kelp forest community while celebrating the ocean!
When: June 9 from 9:45am to 10:45am
Where: Gonzales Beach (1809 Crescent Road)
Registration: Sign Me Up! **Space limited to 12 people**
