Port of Vancouver, Vancouver

Name: Port of Vancouver
Address: Vancouver, Canada

#214 among attractions in Vancouver

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The Port of Vancouver is the largest port in Canada and the fourth largest in North America by tonnes of cargo, facilitating trade between Canada and more than 170 world economies. The port is managed by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, which was created in 2008 as an amalgamation of the former Port of Vancouver, the North Fraser Port Authority, and the Fraser River Port Authority. It is the principal authority for shipping and port-related land and sea use in the Metro Vancouver region. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 49°17'7"N, 123°4'48"W

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Port of Vancouver – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortune Sound Club, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Woodward's Building, Sam Kee Building.

1 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Fortune Sound Club, Vancouver
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's historic Chinatown, Fortune Sound Club stands as a beacon for music enthusiasts and night owls seeking a unique clubbing experience. This premier nightlife destination, known for its eclectic music programming and vibrant atmosphere...
1.2 miW
Tranquil green space with Taoist design
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vancouver's bustling Chinatown, the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden stands as an oasis of tranquility and reflection amidst the urban landscape. This meticulously designed park is the first of its kind outside of China, fashioned in the...
1.3 miW
Square
Woodward's Building, Vancouver
33 min walk • The Woodward's Building is a historic building in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The original portion of the building was constructed in 1903 for the Woodward's Department Store when that area of Cordova Street was the heart of Vancouver's retail shopping district.
1.2 miW
Vernacular architecture, Architecture
Sam Kee Building, Vancouver
31 min walk • The Sam Kee Building, located at 8 West Pender Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is the "narrowest commercial building in the world" according to the Guinness Book of Records.
1.1 miW
Museum, Military museum
Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society, Vancouver
29 min walk • The Chinese Canadian Military Museum Society is located in Vancouver, on the second floor of the Chinese Cultural Centre. It was created in 1998 and maintains a museum in that city.
0.9 miSW
Dim sum restaurants and a Chinese garden
Chinatown, Vancouver
24 min walk • Chinatown is a neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is Canada's largest Chinatown.
0.9 miW
Memorial, Park
Wendy Poole Park, Vancouver
24 min walk • Wendy Poole Park is a small triangular plot of parkland near the waterfront in the Downtown Eastside in Vancouver, British Columbia.
0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum
Vancouver Police Museum, Vancouver
22 min walk • The Vancouver Police Museum & Archives opened to commemorate the centennial of the Vancouver Police Department and the City of Vancouver, British Columbia in 1986. Located at 240 E.
1.2 miW
Museum
Storyeum, Vancouver
32 min walk • Storyeum was a short-lived tourist attraction, located at 142 Water Street, Vancouver. Storyeum was located in the largely touristy area of the Gastown neighbourhood of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
0.8 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
St. James Anglican Church, Vancouver
21 min walk • St. James' Anglican Church is a unique church building in the Diocese of New Westminster of the Anglican Church of Canada located at the north-east corner of East Cordova Street and Gore Avenue in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in what is now its east Downtown...
0.4 miW
Harbor
Centerm, Vancouver
11 min walk • Centerm is short for Centennial Terminals, a major dock in Vancouver's East Side. With the conversion to containerization and modular transport, the open pallet transport of goods that had prevailed on the waterfront was over.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Port of Vancouver?

Nearby attractions include Ballantyne Pier, Vancouver (9 min walk), Centerm, Vancouver (11 min walk), Russian Hall, Vancouver (13 min walk), Storm Brewing, Vancouver (13 min walk).

How to get to Port of Vancouver by public transport?

The nearest stations to Port of Vancouver:

Trolleybus

Powell St at Glen Dr • Lines: 4, 7 (6 min walk)
East Hastings St at Clark Dr • Lines: 14, 16, 20 (8 min walk)

Bus

Powell Street at Commercial Drive • Lines: 210, 211 (12 min walk)
East Hastings Street at Commercial Drive • Lines: R5 (13 min walk)

Train

Vancouver Pacific Central (29 min walk)
Vancouver (31 min walk)

Metro

Main Street-Science World • Lines: Expo Line (32 min walk)

Ferry

Village Dock • Lines: Aquabus, False Creek Ferries Route 3 (38 min walk)