The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit organization operating in
Victoria
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* Victoria, British Columbia, provincial capital of British Columbia, Canada
* Victoria (mythology), Roman goddess of Victory
* Victoria, Seychelle ...
,
British Columbia
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,
Canada
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. 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.
GVHA owns and operates the
Ogden Point
Ogden Point is a deep water port facility located in the southwestern corner of the city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Its advantageous geographic location on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, close to m ...
deep-water terminal, which is visited by more than 260 cruise ships with totaling over 700,000 passengers ships each summer. The authority also operates Fisherman’s Wharf, several marinas, the Lower Causeway 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.
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.
The harbour authority was represents the interests of several municipalities, organizations and First Nations. 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
References
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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.
Organizations based in Victoria, British Columbia
Ports and harbours of British Columbia