Here in no particular order are a bunch of places we like (virtual and otherwise):
Monterey Bay Aquarium: incredible educational site, fun webcams!!!, sustainable seafood initiative
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre: a wonderful way to see some of our local critters up close
CreatureCast: Mating when you’re stuck to a rock and other informative videos about biology
Veins of Life Watershed Society
Restoration of Natural Systems at University of Victoria (Val’s program, a collaboration between UVic Continuing Studies and Environmental Studies)
Ogden Point Café: Have a meal or coffee, buy the book, enjoy the view.
Capital Regional District (CRD) Source Control program: Take care of our aquatic environment by watching what you put down your drain. Alternatives for disposing of medications including supplements and oils/fats/grease, and minimizing use of detergents. We have soft water–use much much less detergent than you think you need!
Songhees First Nation including map of traditional territories of the Lekwungen
Wikipedia article on the Salish Sea
Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
Island Equipment Owners Association: For date of the Lighted Truck Parade (usually early December)
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Ogden Point Enhancement Society
Swiftsure International Yacht Race: Next race the weekend of May 26, 2012. Site has a great race-tracker!
Victoria Regional Transit System: James Bay bus routes and beyond
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