Come celebrate Ocean Week Canada and the 10th Annual World Ocean Day with Àros na Mara from May 31st – June 8th!

We have so many fun activities and events planned for you throughout the week! There will be three signature events from Saturday to Sunday, including three short films from the British Columbia Environmental Film Festival, a Youth Market and Cultural Programming, and a Science Forum with a Panel Discussion.

The week at a glance:

Sunday May 31st

• Blessing of the Lake and Opening Ceremony at Iona Port

Monday June 1st

• Àros na Mara Discovery Centre Open
• Nautical Themed Card Making at Iona Port
• Interactive Water Testing Session at Iona
• Under the Sea, Over the Bridge Art Show Opening at St. Columba Parish Centre

Tuesday June 2nd

• Àros na Mara Discovery Centre Open
• Under the Sea, Over the Bridge Art Show at St. Columba Parish Centre

Wednesday June 3rd

• Àros na Mara Discovery Centre Open
• Volunteer Appreciation Evening

Thursday June 4th

• Àros na Mara Discovery Centre Open
• Under the Sea, Over the Bridge Art Show at St. Columba Parish Centre
• Watercolours at St. Columba Parish Centre
• Meat and Fish Draw at Iona Legion
• Bras d’Or Lake Trivia at Frolic ‘n Folk Pub

Friday June 5th

• Àros na Mara Discovery Centre Open
• Haddock Dinner at Iona Legion
• Chase the Ace at Iona Legion
• The Culls & Friends Live Music at Iona Legion

Saturday June 6th

• !! Youth Market and Cultural Programming !!
• Day Hike & Beach Cleanup at Iona Port
• Technology Showcase at Iona Port
• Live Music at Iona Port
• Afternoon Ceilidh at Frolic ‘n Folk Pub
• Songs and Storytelling – Open Mic x NERD Nite at Iona Port

Sunday June 7th – World Oceans Day

•  !! Ocean Week Canada Film Breakfast !!
  • Begin World Oceans Day with a special film screening and continental breakfast!
  • RSVP on the BCEFF website
  • At at St. Columba Parish Centre
• Public Celebration at the Port of Iona
• Community Displays at the Port of Iona
• !! Science Forum – Keeping Our Little Ocean Healthy, What Do We Need To Know? !!
• Under the Sea, Over the Bridge Art Show at St. Columba Parish Centre

Monday June 8th

• Closing Ceremony

Keep up to date with our events schedule through our Facebook and Instagram!

See you there! 😉