News release
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Saanich, BC – Mark your calendars for a celebration of community, coastline, and conservation at the Cadboro Bay Festival, returning to Cadboro-Gyro Park on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, and all are welcome!

This popular annual event brings the community together in one of Saanich’s most beloved waterfront parks to celebrate ocean recreation, environmental stewardship, and the home of a variety of migratory birds and marine life (as well as the legendary Cadborosaurus!). Cadboro Bay is the perfect setting for a day of fun and learning.

This year's theme continues to focus on ocean sustainability and recreation. Attendees can connect with local groups supporting marine conservation, learn how to responsibly enjoy ocean activities like sailing, swimming and more on the water, and discover more about the wildlife that calls our coastal waters home. We’ll also have face painting, craft stations, lawn games like cornhole and tug of war, live music, food trucks and more!

The main stage will feature local acts including Penny Belle, Hoss Mountain Band and The New Groovement.

Getting There

We encourage residents to access the event by bike or by taking transit. Parking nearby is limited and we remind all attendees to respect local neighbourhood parking bylaws.

Free bike valet service will be available onsite from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. courtesy of Capital Bike’sThe Locker, and a free shuttle bus will run continuously between UVic parking lot #5 and Cadboro-Gyro Park throughout the event.

Attendees are reminded that Sinclair will be closed to thru traffic between Finnerty and Cadboro Bay Road. Drivers will be able to access Lot #5’s upper entrance but will not be able to drive straight through to the Park. Alternate driving routes are via Arbutus or Cedar Hill Cross Road.   

Learn more

Visit https://saanich.ca/cadborobayfestival for full event details, music and performance schedules, and shuttle and bike valet information.

Join us at Cadboro Bay and discover how fun, community, and conservation come together by the sea!

Saanich gratefully acknowledges the support of our sponsors CTV News, CFAX 1070, and Virgin Radio 107.3.

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Media contact:
Saanich Communications
media@saanich.ca