Walk, Run, Bike, Paddle, Row, Swim or Dive...but go End-to-End!

The Bermuda End-to-End began 21 years ago as a walking challenge between three friends. Since that time, the walk has evolved into an event where participants walk and cycle across the Island, plus also paddle, row, swim or dive in our waters all in an effort to raise funds for a variety of charities.The start is in St. George's at 8am.

Glow Worms

Bermuda’s fireworm or glow worm produces bioluminescent displays during its mating activities. Through the months of June, July, August and September, between two and three nights after a full moon, after sunset this illuminated mating ritual can be witnessed. In calm inlets, bioluminescent fireworms swarm to the surface of the sea and engage in sensuous dances and as they do, they give off a luminescent glow that lights up the water. Lasting only a few minutes, the dance is repeated the following month. The Glow Worm Cruise leaves from the BUEI Dock and heads to a calm area to witness this monthly ritual.

Evening Cruise. $50.00 for non-members and $35.00 for members. Boat leaves from BUEI dock. Children 14 and up permitted. Please snacks and drinks. No alcohol allowed on boat. Don’t forget windbreakers, sweatshirts, jackets and your camera. Call 297-7314 for more information and reservations.

Beating Retreat

The Beating of the Retreat Ceremony is a musical display which takes it existence from old military traditions of marching through the city streets warning soldiers to return to their billets for the night. The Beating of the Retreat Ceremonies, sponsored by the Departments of Community Affairs and Public Safety, take place throughout the island and are staged in the summer months from May through October. The Band and Corps of Drum of the Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Islands Pipe Band begin the display at 9:00 pm sharply before the general public and an invited Guest of Honour.

St. George's - May 6th
Hamilton - May 27th

Mayflower House & Garden Tour ~ May 16th

On Saturday May 16th from 11am - 4pm, Mayflower, an historic private Victorian home, will be open for one day filled with flower arrangements reflecting its art work. A host of activities, celebrating Bermuda's 400th anniversary, will take place in its ten acre grounds including flower arranging and planting demonstrations, plant and garden sales, refreshments and much more.

Harbour Nights

Every Wednesday Night! Front Street in Hamilton

Create memories by participating in a variety of Live Entertainment • Local Traditions • Water Activities • Train Rides • Children’s Activities
Local Arts and Crafts • Gombeys • Bermudian and Ethnic Foods
7pm to 10pm from April 30th to October 8th
Bring the family, shop, dance and experience Bermuda’s unique culture and traditions.
Check the Bermuda Chamber Website

Be Aware!

The Bluebottle or Portuguese Man-of-War is not a single animal but a colony of four kinds of highly modified individuals (polyps). The float is a bottle or pear-shaped sac that can exceed 15 cm. It is mainly blue, though its upper margin may show delicate shades of green or pink. It is a living, muscular bag that secretes its own gas, which is similar to air. The float may project either to the left or to the right; the left-handed forms sail to the right of the wind and vice versa. Thus, if the sailing angle of one form leads to its stranding on the shore, the others sailing to the opposite side of the wind may escape.

The Bermuda Department of Parks has issued a warning and encourage swimmers to use the North Shore beaches and parks as there is a lower risk there than on South Shore. If stung, do the following: rinse with salt water and remove any visible tentacles from the skin using a glove, towel or stick; treat the affected areas with vinegar; apply warm water or warm compress; remove any of the remaining tentacles by applying shaving cream with something like a tongue depressor stick or a credit card If you start to lose consciousness or have difficulty breathing get immediate attention by calling 911.

Atlantic Challenge 2009 June 11-15

From June 11 - 15, 2009, the Tall Ships will be in Hamilton to help celebrate Bermuda's 400 years of permanent settlement. This promises to be a truly unique and memorable event, so plan now to attend and be a part of the festivities....... check out the Events link above to see a list of the many exciting things we have planned during this time!

The "Atlantic Challenge 2009" begins from Vigo, Spain and ends in Belfast, Northern Ireland - a true race around the Atlantic and the first since 2000. Each port will host the fleet, with various festivals and activities taking place at every stop along the route.