caddy

Affectionately known as "Caddy"  after have been
seen in Cadboro Bay immediately north of
Oak Bay, sightings of large serpentine marine animals
have been reported off the waters of Vancouver Island since the early 1930's. Descriptions of Caddy have been remarkably similar for generations.
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Oak Bay's Own Cadborosaurus


VICTORIA, BC – Scientists have known of its existence for over 100 years. In the 1930’s,
frequent newspaper accounts gave evidence
of this legendary sea serpent’s existence. Today, Oak Bay Tourism, local scientists, community
and business leaders all want to bring
Oak Bay’s own marine dinosaur back home
the Cadborosaurus.

The first annual search for the legend was set to commence on May 20,2003 with an invitation for
media to gather at the Oak Bay Beach Hotel and Marine Resort for the kick-off to the first ever “Caddy Sighting Season”.

Canadian author and scientist Dr. Paul LeBlond, Canadian professor with the Department of Oceanography at UBC, will be present to answer questions on the Cadborosaurus and to share his knowledge of this zoological mystery. Local Cryptozoologists will also be on hand to share their
research and reported sightings.

Cryptozoology is a term applied to describe animals yet unclassified by science. The name, when translated from the original Greek, literally means the “study of hidden animals”.

“Scientists believe it may be migratory,” says Jason Walton, team and field co-ordinator/vice-president
of the British Columbia Scientific Cryptozoology Club (BCSCC). “Although it has been seen all along
the coast from Oregon to the Queen Charlotte’s, Oak Bay seems to be the prime location.”

Cadborosaurus sightings have dwindled in the past twenty years, but the Oak Bay Tourism Committee believe this Mesozoic relic was a strong part of the community in the past – they are hoping to
re-introduce it into the Oak Bay community of present.

“Caddy was first sighted in Oak Bay in 1932, just off Chatham Island,” says Brian Hobson, member
of the Oak Bay Tourism Committee. “It was such an important part of the community for so many
years, and is now a big part of our cultural heritage…we want to share him with a new generation.”