Get your Super Soaker of choice ready, Greater VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 largest annual water gun battle returns to Colwood this month.
Hoards of children of all ages will take over Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites on Saturday, Aug. 18 for an epic battle.
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Residents can also bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at the site.
B次元官网网址淭his year, the fifth B.C. Field Artillery Regiment will be firing one shot from a Howitzer gun to mark the beginning of the water gun battle. Military staff and vehicles will be on location to answer any questions visitors may have. Volunteer re-enactors from various historic periods will also be on location,B次元官网网址� Lauro added.
But a word of caution from staff B次元官网网址� if you do partake in the battle, be prepared to get wet.
Participants can bring their own water guns.
Some will also be available on site, as well as buckets, sponges and other ways to cool off.
For visitors that do not wish to get wet, there are some activities away from the battle.
This event runs from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Admission to the site is free for children under the age of 17. Admission is $3.90 for adults or $3.40 for seniors.
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