Vic West lays out welcome mat
They’re shutting down Harbour Road and opening the doors of Point Hope Marine to celebrate Vic West Street Fest on Sunday.
This is the fourth year of the free community-centric event, which aims to highlight the vibrancy and diversity of the Victoria West community.
The neighbourhood family-friendly event includes live music, activities for children and families, food trucks, street hockey, live theatre, chalk art and a local business fair.
Point Hope Marine will hold an open house, with tours of the facilities.
Visitors this year have a unique opportunity — an onboard tour of the MV Uchuck III.
Built as an American minesweeper in 1942, the Uchuck III is the sister vessel of the Calypso, the late underwater researcher Jacques Cousteau’s ship.
Visitors wishing to tour the shipyard and Uchuck III (enter via the centre gate at 360 Harbour Rd.) should wear appropriate footwear — flat and closed-toe shoes. High heels and open-toed sandals are not permitted.
There will be limited parking on the south side of Harbour Road.
You can leave your bicycle with the Bike Valet or take a free Harbour Ferry trip from the Chinatown ferry dock to the Dockside Green stop every 15 minutes.
The event is free and runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday along Harbour Road.
For more information, go to docksidegreen.com/ event/vic-west-street-fest or pointhopemarine.com.