Places to visit and activities on site

 

The city is known for being home to one of the largest urban parks in North America: Stanley Park. Before embarking, stroll through the park, discovering a green landscape surrounded by fir and pine trees and Native American totem poles. As you walk along the waterfront, enjoy the panoramic view of downtown and the Pacific Ocean. The park is also home to the Vancouver Aquarium. But there are other places here that are a must. The Art Gallery entices visitors with its fine collections of permanent artworks by great artists such as Chagall and temporary exhibitions by talented local artists. The Museum of Anthropology is a must-see for its collection of Native American art. It also tells the story of the first settlement of the province of British Columbia. Like any large Canadian city, Vancouver also has its Chinatown. As you stroll through the neighborhood, you will be transported to modern China, admire the mixed-race architecture and enter its many electronic and craft stores. There are also a few cultural centers where you can enjoy folk dancing, magic and lion dancing.

 

Going on a cruise from Vancouver  

 

Here is the practical information about this port.

- Country of the port: Canada (CA)

- Type of port: maritime

- Main destination served: Alaska

- Departure terminal: D13

 

Where is the port of Vancouver located?

 

The seaport of Vancouver in Canada (CA) is located at 1010 Canada PL, Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9, Canada. Here are the GPS coordinates 49.2877443, -123.1149487. The port is located 0.9 km from downtown and 15.1 km from the nearest airport. The opening hours are 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm.

 

How to get to the port?

 

Getting to the Port of Vancouver is easy. You can arrive at the port by car and park at the nearest parking lot located less than 1.6 km from the port and whose address is 999 Canada PL, Vancouver, BC V6C 3T4, Canada. Regarding the price of the parking, count on a fixed price of approximately 102 € for one week of parking. Otherwise, you can use public transportation and come by cab or bus.

 

Which cruise lines depart from Vancouver?

 

Prestigious companies are available including Norwegian Cruise Line. Ships like Norwegian Jewel, Silver Muse, Silver Whisper sail with Alaska as their main destination.

 

Health measures Coronavirus Covid-19:

 

New measures to face the resumption of the epidemic are put in place. The companies provide hydroalcoholic hand gel and require passengers to respect a social distance.

 

What services and amenities can I find at the port?

 

Services and amenities include: restrooms, beverage and snack vending machines, waiting room, lockers, car rentals.