Cruising Into History: A Celebration of Ogden Point

August 23, 2008,7:30pm - 10:00 pm @ Ogden Point Terminal

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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

The GVHA is passionate about the power of the harbour to act as a catalyst for Victoria to fulfill its destiny as one of the most outstanding harbours in the world. We have a responsibility to value the water connection, to make the harbour alive, accessible and dynamic!

Vision

We envision a harbour where people live, learn, work, and play; a spectacular gateway into Victoria's past and into its future, monumental in look and feel, linking communities and all people together.

Mandate

To operate and maintain GVHA to maximize current and future harbour assets; to advocate best water, marine and marine-related use and the development of the whole harbour.

Values of the ideal harbour

• Busy, dynamic, engaging, thriving
• Accessible - linking people, community and places
• Highest and best use of harbour waters and harbour assets
• The harbour as a centerpiece for growing and developing the local regional economy
• Songhees and Esquimalt Nations as active partners
• Achieving financial stability while being socially and environmentally responsible

Cruise Tourism Community Initiative

The purpose of the Cruise Tourism Community Initiative (CTCI) is to provide a high quality visitor experience for our guests and to enhance the quality of life for local residents. The CTCI is a living document in that it will seek to incorporate and build upon best operating practices that can minimize and mitigate potential negative impacts of cruise tourism. [more]