Upcoming Events
Click on an event below for more details. All events at the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea unless otherwise stated.
On Now!
Drawing Connections: 40 Years of Art and Hope for the Salish Sea
Take a visual journey through ecological stories that have shaped this region over the past 40 years.
Explore the intersections of art and science, past and present and land and sea. Learn about the importance of coastal wetlands and discover the enchanting world of birds in our Young Ecologist Zone.
Exhibit features artwork by Mark Hobson, Bill Adams, Alison Watt, Briony Penn, Rob Butler, Peggy Frank, Anne Stewart and Peggy Sowden.
Current Mini Exhibit
HERRING: The Pulse of the Pacific
If salmon are the lifeblood of our coast, herring are the heartbeat.
Discover how these vital little fish support life on our coast. Learn about their unique way of communicating and so much more!
Exhibit features stunning videography by Moonfish Media, brilliantly edited by Jason King of Shoestring Productions.
Recurring Events
These events occur on a periodic basis. See below for more details.
Sea-Shirt Sundays
Check event calender for dates
Create your own fish fashion! Be sure to bring along:
A pillow case, cloth bag or t-shirt (cloth bags & white kids/youth shirts available for purchase)
$2 for fabric paint
Your creativity
Details:
Suitable for all ages
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration required
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and Memberships accepted
$2 fee for fabric paint
Tot Tuesdays (October through April)
Tuesdays 10:30am–11:15am
Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our educators on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities. A new topic is explored every week, from Squishy Squids to Turtle Time and more!
Suitable for ages 3–5
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required however numbers will be limited due to physical space
Standard admission rates apply; Annual Passes and memberships accepted
Themes listed below are subject to change
Winter/Spring 2024 Themes
January 23 — Turtle Time
January 30 — Camouflage Capers
February 6 — Super Sharks
February 13 — Watershed Wardens
February 20 — Wolf Eels
February 27 — Eggstravaganza
March 5 — Jiggling Jellyfish
March 12 — Squishy Squids
April 2 — See the Sea Birds
April 9 — Awesome Otters
April 16 — Seeing Seaweeds
April 23 — Educator Favourites
April 30 —Tidepool Explorers
Weekend Tots (on hiatus)
All the excitement of Tot Tuesday BUT on a Sunday! Bring your preschooler to the Centre for a morning of fun! Parents and preschoolers are invited to join our Educators for special ocean-themed stories, crafts and activities.
Suitable for ages 3–5 but everyone welcome
Children must be accompanied by an adult
No registration is required
Standard admission rates apply; Free for Members