Tours of the Greater Victoria Water Supply Area & Treatment Facilities
Public Tours
Get to Know Your H2O!
Ever wonder how your drinking water is delivered from source to tap?
The Capital Regional District’s Get to Know Your H2O Tours are a great way to discover how your drinking water is delivered from the source to your tap. During the tour you’ll discover the natural landscapes, water supply reservoirs and the treatment process that provides Greater Victoria with high quality drinking water.
Important Notes:
- Tours are for ages 12 and up only
- Tours are limited to 42 participants
- Dress appropriately for outdoor activities, no open toed shoes - we recommend dressing in layers as the weather changes quickly inside the watershed
- Bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray
- To help you prepare for the tour, check out our Frequently Asked Questions
Get to Know Your H2O - University Edition
Are you a university student curious to learn more about careers in the water industry? Join us for a university edition of our public watershed tours. This tour will follow our traditional public tour outline above with a university edition twist. Students will get an opportunity to learn more about the operational processes of water treatment, hear from existing water professionals about their careers and ask any questions they may have about potential careers in the water industry.
Important Notes:
- This tour is restricted to university students 19+ interested in learning more about careers in the water industry
- To ensure that only university students register for this tour, please register with your university email address
- Tours are limited to 42 students
- Dress appropriately for outdoor activities, no open toed shoes - we recommend dressing in layers as the weather changes quickly inside the watershed
- Bring a lunch, water, sunscreen and bug spray
- To help you prepare for the tour, check out our Frequently Asked Questions
Cancellation Policy:
The CRD requires a minimum of 15 students to register for the tour at least 72 hours prior to the tour; otherwise, the tour will be cancelled. In the event that a tour is cancelled, all registered students will be notified via the email address used for registration.
Technical & Post Secondary Tours
The CRD is proud to support advanced learning opportunities. Come discover the many professional, technical and specially trained staff involved in providing drinking water to the Region. For more information about technical tours, please email.
Upcoming Watershed Tours
The 2024 tour season has now closed. Registration for 2025 public tours begins March 22, 2025.