Water Ceremony to Oppose the Dredging of Burrard Inlet

By Tsleil-Waututh members and allies

Water Ceremony to oppose the dredging of Burrard Inlet, Sunday Oct 11, 2pm, Cates Park

To Oppose the Dredging of Burrard Inlet

Land & Water Protection Through Ceremony

Tsleil-Waututh members and allies are gathering on the water in front of Cates Park for a Water Ceremony to oppose the dredging of Burrard Inlet.

TWN members will share their relationship with the water and their sacred responsibility to protect the inlet they have always lived alongside. It’s a chance for the community to come together, honour the love we all share for this inlet, and acknowledge the threat the dredging poses to it.

Water Ceremony Details

Date: Sunday, October 11

1pm: Paddle out begins

2pm: Water Ceremony on the water

4pm: Paddle wraps up

Location: On the water in front of Cates Park

Who: All are welcome. Family-friendly.

Bring: Your own kayak or paddle, or rent one from Cates Park Paddling Centre

Water Ceremony Rental Rates

Single Kayak: $30

Double Kayak: $45

3 Hour Rental window: 1 pm to 4 pm

$10 from every rental goes directly to the Tsleil-Waututh Nation as a donation.

Cates Park Paddling Centre is open on October 11, with discounted rentals running from 1 pm to 4 pm. Get on the water for the ceremony and give back while you’re at it.

 

BOOK NOW:https://www.catespark.com/water-ceremony/

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Questions?

Give us a call: 604-929-2268 Ext 1

Date: 
Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 14:00