Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Explained
The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization operating in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was created in 2002 to own and operate several marine and upland properties in Victoria Harbour on their divestiture from the Government of Canada.[1]
GVHA owns and operates the Ogden Point deep-water terminal, which is visited by more than 260 cruise ships with totaling over 700,000 passengers ships each summer.[2] The authority also operates Fisherman’s Wharf, several marinas,[3] the Lower Causeway[4] and Ship Point yacht facility in Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
The Authority serves several purposes. As well as efficient administration of divested former federal properties, it provides an opportunity for First Nations to have a say and to participate in the harbour economy.[5]
The GVHA also promotes sustainable environmental practices on water and foreshore. In 2011, the authority joined Green Marine, an organization which promotes environmental awareness in the shipping industry.[6]
The harbour authority was represents the interests of several municipalities, organizations and First Nations.[7] Member agencies of the harbour authority board are:
- City of Victoria
- Township of Esquimalt
- Capital Regional District
- Esquimalt Nation
- Songhees Nation
- Destination Greater Victoria
- Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
- Victoria/Esquimalt Harbour Society[8]
External links
On Port Divestiture and Operations - 2004-2005.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20131101213355/http://gvha.v3.ca/a_constitution.php - Greater Victoria Harbour Authority - Constitution.
Notes and References
- Web site: Official Report of Debates Of The Legislative Assembly. BC Legislative transcripts (Hansard). British Columbia Hansard Services. 25 January 2013.
- https://vancouversun.com/travel/Gondola+system+proposed+central+Victoria/9253414/story.html Gondola system proposed for central Victoria
- http://www.vicnews.com/news/215553201.html Coho ferry crash leaves Greater Victoria Harbour Authority juggling dock space - Victoria News
- http://www.mondaymag.com/news/135770438.html Harbour Authority Rethinks Boot - Monday Magazine
- Web site: Annual Report On Port Divestiture And Operations - 2004-2005. Government of Canada. 25 January 2013.
- http://www.bcshippingnews.com/ports-terminals/greater-victoria-harbour-authority-joins-green-marine "Greater Victoria Harbour Authority joins Green Marine" | BC Shipping News
- http://www.vicnews.com/news/219990011.html Greater Victoria Harbour Authority all smiles as annual report released - Victoria News
- Web site: GVHA - Society Act Constitution and Bylaws. 25 January 2013.
