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Port Metro Vancouver, BC

Positioned on the southwest coast of British Columbia in Canada, Port Metro Vancouver is North America’s gateway to the world’s most dynamic economies. Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of southwestern British Columbia, Canada. The city is bounded by English Bay, Burrard Inlet, the Fraser River, the city of Burnaby, and the University Endowment Lands.

Port Metro Vancouver serves as homeport for the Vancouver-Alaska cruise industry.

Vancouver is in the Pacific Time Zone. Daylight savings time is in effect from the second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.

It is recommended by the Vancouver Tourism Center that all visitors use Canadian currency when traveling within Canada.

Tourism Vancouver Visitor Centre,200 Burrard St. Plaza level, Burrard & Cordova, (fax:604-682-6839. 8:30AM-6PM. Offers maps, brochures and other information for visitors.

Terminal Information

Port Metro Vancouver

Port of Vancouver webcam

Port Metro Vancouver is the only Alaskan homeport offering both one-way and round-trip cruises through the Inside Passage. Advanced transportation reservations are recommended when traveling from the cruise terminals in order to avoid potential delays. Both terminals are serviced by regular shuttles and buses to major destinations, as well as city taxis, car rental companies, limousines and public transit (Canada Place only).

Neighborhood Map

Parking

Short-Term Parking Facilities

Both Canada Place and Ballantyne have plenty of short-term parking available for picking up and dropping off cruise passengers.

Long-Term Parking Facilities

Vinci Park operates the two-level parkade at Canada Place and offers both short- and long-term parking for regular and overheight vehicles.

Good to know

US Residents Embassy Information

The United States Embassy in Ottawa, with its design and its function, creates a bridge between places, peoples and ideas. As an important work of architecture, the building makes a statement about the United States and its significant relationship with Canada. The fine art which has been incorporated into the building also serves as a bridge, connecting peoples, cultures and values. The artwork in the Embassy is a diverse selection of American arts and crafts representing the broad range of possibility and creativity in the American visual arts. More than 60 works of art by artists from across the United States are included. Address: 490 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1N 1G8

Vancouver Consulate

Address: 1075 West Pender Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2M6

Phone: 604-685-4311 Emergency Phone: 604-685-4311 Fax: 604-685-7175

Mailing Address - (Mail from Canada) U.S. Consulate General Vancouver 562-1027 Davie Street Vancouver, BC V6E 4L2

Mailing Address - (Mail from United States) U.S. Consulate General Vancouver 701 Harrison Avenue, Unit #8200 Blaine, WA 98231

https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/vancouver/

Halifax Consulate

1969 Upper Water Street Suite 904, Purdy's Wharf Tower II B3J 3R7 Phone: 902-429-2480 Emergency Phone: 902-429-2480

https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/halifax/

U.S. Consulate General – Halifax
1973 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0A9
American Citizen Services: including passports, reports of births, and information for American citizens: halifax-ACS@state.gov
If you are an American citizen with an after hours emergency, please call our emergency line at: 902-429-2480 and press 1

Things to do in the area

Vancouver Lookout

Get 360° aerial views from the tallest building in Vancouver.  Located at Harbour Center Tower.

Granville Island

Take the water-taxi over for shopping, restaurants, galleries and museums. At the The Public Market, browse the aisles and sample local and exotic flavors. Visit the Granville Island Brewing Company (Canada's first Microbrewery. There's kids stuff too including  the giant indoor "Adventure Zone" area featuring magic and juggling shows, live turtles, party gifts, Water Park, and more.

Galleries and Museums

Downtown Vancouver features the Vancouver Art Gallery, BC Sports Hall & Fame Museum, and the Roedde Museum. Vanier Park features the Vancouver Museum and the Vancouver Maritime Museum.

Chinatown

Vancouver's Chinatown is the third largest in North America. Visit the classical Chinese garden on Carrall St.

Gastown

Gastown was Vancouver's first downtown core and is named after "Gassy" Jack Deighton, a Yorkshire seaman, steamboat captain and barkeep who arrived in 1867 to open the area's first saloon. Gastown is a national historic site located at the northeast end of Downtown.

Visit the official  Vancouver Tourism website for a complete list of things to do and see in the area.

Area Events

Abbotsford Air Show

Annual event since 1962 takes place in August. website

Bard on the Beach

Western Canada's largest professional Shakespeare Festival takes place June through September. website

Caribbean Days Festival

Annual July event sponsored by the Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Society. of BC. website

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