International Biodiversity Day

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9C 2W8 | Victoria, BC

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Celebrate International Biodiversity Day!
From shorelines to skiesβ€”celebrate nature with Parks Canada and local organizations.
Join us for guided bird walks, tidepool exploration, ice cream at the canteen, and plenty of fun activities for all ages.
🌱 Scheduled Activities (subject to change):
πŸ•š 11:00 am
Event begins with a Land Acknowledgement and a performance by Lekwungen Traditional Dancers at the Garry Oak Learning Meadow.
🐦 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Guided Bird Walk with the Special Bird Service.
πŸ“ Departs from the Garry Oak Learning Meadow.
πŸ¦‹ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ongoing programming with Parks Canada Heritage Interpreters and activities hosted by local organizations.
🐦 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Second Guided Bird Walk with the Special Bird Service.
πŸ“ Departs from the Garry Oak Learning Meadow.
πŸ›οΈ Hours
The sites and historic buildings are open 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
The event is from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: regular admission
For more information: https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill

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603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9C 2W8

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Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, Parks Canada

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