Point Hope Maritime welcomed the community to its Open House on Sunday, June 16, 2025, offering a rare and exciting glimpse behind the scenes of one of Victoria’s most iconic working waterfronts. Held at the historic Point Hope Shipyard on Harbour Road, this free, family-friendly event drew both locals and visitors for a day of hands-on discovery and waterfront fun. From fascinating shipyard tours and live music by an impressively lively Elvis to intricate model ship exhibits by the Model Shipbuilding Society, there truly was something for everyone. We especially enjoyed chatting with local plein air artists and watching adventurous paddlers take to the water in dragon boats with the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club. We captured some of the day’s best moments on camera — check out the photos and relive another unforgettable summer event on VanIsland.life!