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[Matt R.]

Maybe it was. Water would have been cleaner.

Edited by Matt R., 23 June 2024 - 07:24 PM.

[aastra]

Speaking of that floating hot tub...

[AllseeingEye]

This is what I mean by relatively new. Guess the water used to be much more polluted. Last 10-15 years it’s gotten popular.

 

Ohhhhhhhh..........was it ever especially in the 70's when the old BCFP mill was right at Jutland spewing all sorts of industrial crap into that waterway. It was literally brown and smelled to high heaven on hot summer days. No way would you swim in that soup 40-50 years ago.

[Matt R.]

[Victoria Watcher]

A $25,000 cash influx builds on the pursuit of inclusivity and creativity endeavours of the Gorge Waterway Action Society.

The group, dedicated to ongoing health and environment improvements on the Gorge with a focus on its crown jewel Esquimalt Gorge Park, earned the funding through Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants.

Gorge Waterway Action Society will use the grant to host a series of events featuring local LGBTQ2S+ artists, musicians, and climate leaders to promote knowledge-sharing and belonging.




https://www.vicnews....k-grant-7692621










I’ve always felt the Gorge ain’t queer enough. This is the big fix we have needed.

Thanks, taxpayers!

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 December 2024 - 11:24 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Kids games, market, music and more make up a two-kilometre stretch of family fun for a Canada Day event that draws an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people to the Gorge Waterway in Saanich.

The first Gorge Canada Day Picnic in 1999 came about through the vision and hard work of a small group of Gorge Tillicum Community Association volunteers. The idea was to have a day that Gorge residents could enjoy, traffic-free, along the Waterway and to build community through a popular celebration.

That vibe continues into 2025 with a parade and pancakes kicking off a community celebration July 1.



https://www.vicnews....y-party-8076035

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 17 June 2025 - 09:40 AM.

[Bambam]

Total blast if you've never attended this party. We walk over and you'll encounter everything from street hockey games to a Gorge version of the "Hot Cars of Victoria" display with a few dozen beauties on hand, to impromptu front lawn concerts hosted by residents who set up chairs on their front lawns, naturally with a few cold suds on hand. Of course there is also a large selection of food trucks on hand to satisfy any craving. I would say attendee numbers are closer to 15-20,000 based on the years we've been, every single one of them enjoying the day, proud and happy to be Canadian. Very worthwhile if you're looking for a family friendly activity on July 1.