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The Port of Vancouver’s cruise terminal at Canada Place welcomes upwards of 900,000 passengers each year as the homeport for many of the Alaska cruises. Despite the Coronavirus crisis, 2020 became a record-breaking year in Vancouver Port's 108-year history by revenues (~USD 50 million / ~EUR 42M) or 15% increase over 2019. Moved through the seaport were 7+ million MT (metric tonnes) of commodities, 5,4+ million MT of grain, 0,3+ million MT of copper concentrate, 2700+ wind turbines, ~90,000 automobiles. Aka "Harbour City", Nanaimo was previously known as "Hub City" attributing to its central location on the island. The city has a total area of approx 91 km2 (35 mi2) and population over 92,000.
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The taxicab problem was mainly due to the limited number of cab licenses issued in Vancouver City, as well as the local prohibition of ride-sharing services. At Canada Place terminal, port's cruise business generates (direct economic activity) an average of USD 3 million per visiting vessel. Ship types vary from large and mainstream to top-luxury and small expedition vessels.
Silver Muse docks in Nanaimo (BC Canada) ahead of Alaska cruises
A signature feature of the city is its layout design with all main streets radiating out from the harbor - like the spokes of a wagon wheel. A fun fact is that "Nanaimo Bar" (no-bake cookie bar with custard filling) is a Canadian dessert named after the city. Local economy's original driver was coal mining, supplanted in the early 1960s by the forestry industry following the MacMillan Bloedel pulp mill construction (1958).
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During season 2017, the port had scheduled 33 different liners from the fleets of 15 different companies. The port's economic impact in 2017 is USD 3 million per ship call (including spending on tours, hotels, taxis, shopping, etc). Port Nanaimo BC cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Nanaimo BC, Vancouver Island Canada. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link. Port Vancouver WA cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month.
Managing ship movement at the Port of Vancouver
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With it's Quebec origins, Canada's unofficial national dish is poutine consisting of fries with gravy and cheese curds. Smoke's Poutinerie, Mean Poutine, Fritz European Fry House and La Belle Patate are places downtown to try this dish. 2023 (April 12th thru October 24th) was Port Vancouver's record year, with booked a total of 332 cruise ship berthings (~9% increase over 2022) and ~1,25 million tourists (+54% over 2022 and +10% over 2019). As the number and sizes of cruise liners to Vancouver constantly increase, the port is more and more often ranked as congested.
Ballantyne Pier Terminal
Vancouver's cruise shipping business generates nearly US$3 million by each visiting vessel (at Canada Place), nearly 7000 Canadian jobs, ~US$300 million in wages, ~US$840 million to Canada's GDP. As cargo port, Vancouver BC is ranked North America's 3rd largest - after South Louisiana (along Mississippi River) and Houston TX. It sustains a total of 115,300 Canadian jobs, and generates US$7 billion in wages and US$12 billion in GDP. The total number of tourists (passengers) of cruise ships in the port of Vancouver in the next 12 months is 0.
Inaugurated in 2009, Canada Place terminal's shore-to-ship power capabilities reduce significantly the amount of greenhouse gas emissions generated by visiting vessels. The new technology allows docked cruise ships to shut down completely their diesel engines and connect to BC Hydro’s electrical grid for all the needed onboard electrical power while berthed. Approx 40% of all cruise vessels visiting the port are shorepower enabled.
Prohibition-era liquor laws in BC restrict alcohol sales to BC government liquor stores and a limited number of private stores. There is a BC liquor store at Harbour Centre not too far from Canada Place (closed 6pm and all day Sundays and holidays). St. Regis Fine Wine and Spirits (better hours and higher prices) is located at 678 Dunsmuir St inside Granville skytrain station.
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Disemabrking passengers are assisted by tourism counselors, providing information on morning / afternoon scheduled activities. Also complimentary is port's bus shuttle service for cruise ship passengers - from the terminal through downtown, Old City Quarter and Maffeo-Sutton Park. On May 20, 2017, the cruise port reported a record day with 3 ship calls (Emerald Princess, Star Princess, ms Nieuw Amsterdam) and a total of 15,800 cruise tourists. The record day resulted in hours-long waits at Canada Place terminal (for customs processing) and additional long waits for taxis.
Over Canada Day 2017's long weekend (July 1, 2, 3), a fleet of 8 cruise ships came into Vancouver harbour docking at Canada Place. These ships (Golden Princess / overnight, Star Princess, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Celebrity Infinity, Norwegian Sun, Crystal Serenity and Disney Wonder) had total economic impact on local businesses estimated at USD 24 million. It was based on the average USD 3 million per cruise liner ashore passenger spending (on restaurants, shopping, pre- and post-voyage hotel stays, local transportation, day tours). In 2017, the cruise port had scheduled a total of 236 ship calls (2% increase over 2016) and handled nearly 843,000 passengers (3% increase over 2016).
Mastercard and Visa credit cards are widely accepted including tap payments though Canadian systems use chip and pin versus chip and signature in the US. In 2009, a shore power initiative was completed enabling cruise ships to connect to the shore-based electrical grid while docked. This significant environmental initiative is the first installation of this type in Canada, and only the third in the world. The cruise schedule is updated regularly and is subject to change at any time.
The average passenger capacity of the vessels increased by 138% (up to 3100 pax) and the average LOA length increased by 50%, (up to 300 m / 985 ft). However, Canada Place Terminal's capacity is limited as the facility was built for older design ships. The cruise port provides golf cart shuttles and complete handicap accessibility. From the terminal depart tour buses to Central Vancouver Island and also City Shuttles (free of charge).
Canada's Government established Port Metro Vancouver (locode CAVAN) in January 2008. Today, the Port is ranked North America's fourth-largest and Canada's largest by annually handled tonnage. Port Vancouver is in western Canada, at British Colombia’s southwestern corner. Its cruise schedule lists voyages from spring through fall, with vessels departing from Canada Place Ship Terminal. Since then, Canada Place is city's only remaining cruise ship terminal.
As of May 2018, Compass readers will accept most contactless payments including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Visa payWave, and Mastercard PayPass. You no longer need to purchase a Compass ticket at a kiosk unless you want to purchase a daypass. Fares also do not cap so a daypass may offer better value depending on your plan for the day. Here is hosted the annual Nanaimo Marine Festival, part of which is the bathtub race. It starts in Nanaimo Harbour downtown, then goes around Entrance Island and continues northwest to Winchelsea Islands to finish back in the harbor. According to the popularity rating among more than 1,000 cruise ports in the world, Vancouver ranks 30.
