Night Sky Photography Workshop Friday May 8, 2026 | 9pm - 11pm
Friday May 8, 2026
Free to attend but must register through the ticket store due to limited capacity.
Astronomer and astrophotographer Michael Rymer leads a hands-on workshop exploring techniques for capturing stars, constellations, and the Milky Way using your smartphone. Learn how to work with low light and transform the night sky into striking images.
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Brady’s Beach Walk - Saturday, May 9 | 9:00am–12:00pm
Date & Time: Saturday, May 9 | 9:00am–12:00pm
Things to Bring: Waterproof boots, rain gear, and warm layers
Meeting Location: Meet at the RIX Centre for Ocean Discoveries at BMSC.
Event Details: Spend the morning exploring beautiful Brady’s beach. After meeting at BMSC, the group will take a quick boat ride across to the West Side of Bamfield and walk to Brady’s Beach (about 20 minutes to reach the beach.
Please Note: There are significant hills on the walk to and from the beach.
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Tour of Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre - Sunday May 10 | 11:00am–12:30pm
Date & Time: Sunday May 10 | 11:00am–12:30pm
Come tour the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. Learn about BMSC’s history, operations, research, and educational programming. After a tour of the station, the group will finish in the Whale Lab with a chance to enjoy the touch tank full of local marine organisms.
Things to Bring: a camera (optional)
Meeting Location: Meet at the RIX Centre for Ocean Discoveries at BMSC.
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Nova Harvest Shell Fish Hatchery Tour
Join us for an up-close look at the inner workings of Nova Harvest Shellfish Hatchery, where science, technology, and hands-on expertise come together to support a resilient shellfish industry in British Columbia.
On this guided tour, you’ll see how shellfish are carefully raised from fertilized eggs through their most delicate early life stages in precisely controlled water conditions. Learn how research-driven practices and locally adapted techniques help ensure a reliable supply of healthy shellfish for farmers, while strengthening coastal food systems and advancing ocean stewardship.
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Nova Harvest Shell Fish Hatchery Tour - May 9th |11am -12pm
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Nova Harvest Shell Fish Hatchery Tour - May 9th | 1pm - 2pm
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Nova Harvest Shell Fish Hatchery Tour - May 10th | 1pm -2pm
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Newayak Kisikohk Planetarium Experience
Step inside an immersive mobile dome where the night sky comes alive through projection and Indigenous star knowledge.
Guided by Cree Knowledge Keeper George Desjarlais, this one-hour experience blends astronomy with traditional teachings that reveal how generations have understood and navigated the stars.
Showtimes are 10:30 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free, subject to capacity.
Featuring: Newayak Kisikohk Planetarium
Newayak Kisikohk Planetarium Experience - May 9 | 10:30am
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Newayak Kisikohk Planetarium Experience - May 9|12pm
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Newayak Kisikohk Planetarium Experience - May 10 | 10:30am
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