The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) oversees a complex and unique portfolio of properties – public and private spaces, marine assets, upland areas and tourist destinations. Through our Accessible Canada Act (ACA) Plan, we intend to continue the work necessary to make our facilities accessible to all.

The Act

As a federally regulated organization operating within the Transportation sector, GHVA has the opportunity to respond to the requirements of the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). The ACA is a federal law enacted in 2019 to advance accessibility and create barrier-free communities, workplaces and services for all Canadians.

GVHA works with Western Stevedoring to operate the Deepwater Terminal (the “Terminal”) at Ogden Point in Victoria, BC. Western Stevedoring and GVHA operate the Terminal under the jurisdiction of Transport Canada and are subject to the accessibility requirements outlined in the Canada Transportation Act. Our Terminal operations, in partnership with Western Stevedoring, facilitate the transportation of members of the public arriving on cruise ships and other vessels.

The Plan – Creating an Accessible Working Harbour

To request a braille copy, please email IDEAS@gvha.ca or call 250.838.8300 x.222.

You can access Western Stevedoring’s Accessibility Report on their website.

Ongoing Feedback and Consultation

Help us make Victoria’s waterfront accessible and take this short survey that will help inform our ACA Plan.

Do you have a question or concern about inclusion, diversity, equity or accessibility at GVHA? Please email IDEAS@gvha.ca.

Unfamiliar with GVHA properties? Explore the map below for more information.

  1. Breakwater District at Ogden Point. This includes the breakwater, deepwater terminal and public boat launch in James Bay.
  2. Fisherman’s Wharf
  3. Inner Harbour Causeway and Ship Point Marinas. This does not include the Harbour Air terminal.
  4. Wharf Street Marina. This includes Broughton Street to Johnson Street.

Information gathered is confidential and GVHA complies with Canada’s anti-spam legislation regulations.

The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to the stewardship and sustainable growth of Victoria’s dynamic working harbour. GVHA owns, operates and manages many of Victoria’s key marine and community assets, including the Breakwater District at Ogden Point, Fisherman’s Wharf and four Inner Harbour marinas.