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.
GVHA owns and operates the Ogden Point deep-water terminal, which is visited by more than 260 cruise ships bringing over 700,000 passengers each summer.Gondola system proposed for central Victoria. Vancouver Sun The authority also operates Fisherman’s Wharf, several marinas,Coho ferry crash leaves Greater Victoria Harbour Authority juggling dock space - Victoria News the Lower CausewayHarbour Authority Rethinks Boot - Monday Magazine 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."Greater Victoria Harbour Authority joins Green Marine" | BC Shipping News
The harbour authority represents the interests of several municipalities, organizations and First Nations.Greater Victoria Harbour Authority all smiles as annual report released - Victoria News 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
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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.