Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre
Learn about Canada’s largest and busiest port in a fun and interactive way! The Port of Vancouver Discovery Centre is located at the north end of Canada Place, and features touchscreen benches with animated infographics and videos that teach visitors about the port’s activities, trade, transportation and operations.
Enjoy this free learning experience as you engage in the stories and history of the Port of Vancouver.
Hours:
Regular operating hours: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Open to the public free of charge, seven days a week.
Accessibility at Canada Place
- Canada Place is easily accessible from Waterfront Station via the SkyTrain and the Westcoast Express
- There is an underground parkade at Canada Place, operated by Indigo Park Canada. Entry to this parkade is at the foot of Howe St. Pay for parking via their app, or at one of the pay stations.
For those with mobility challenges, there are elevators at the north and south ends of P1 and P2. These elevators access each level of the facility.
Tickets and tours
Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing is located at the Welcome Centre located in Canada Place’s main plaza. Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing staff are available to answer your questions, provide information about our facility and events, and help you purchase tickets for their exciting tours and attractions.
Purchase tickets in-person at the Welcome Centre, or online.
Canada Place is proud to be home to Flyover, Vancouver’s must-see attraction. FlyOver is a breathtaking, all-ages, flight simulation ride like no other– you will take off into a huge dome screen with the latest in projection and ride technology creating a true flying experience, complete with wind, scents, and mist!
Purchase tickets in-person or online.
The award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre is recognized as one of the leading convention centres in the world. The facility attracts 300+ events annually. The East Building of the Vancouver Convention Centre is located within Canada Place, and the West Building is located at 1055 Canada Place, just slightly west of Canada Place. The Vancouver Convention Centre is operated by BC PavCo and the Province of British Columbia.
For more information on events at the Vancouver Convention Centre, check out their schedule here.
Cruise ship terminal
The Port of Vancouver’s cruise terminal at Canada Place welcomes over 1 million passengers each year as the homeport for many of the Alaska cruises.
The three-berth terminal can service up to four luxury cruise ships at one time. The terminal is owned and operated by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Each cruise ship that docks in Vancouver contributes an average of more than $3 million in direct activity to the local economy.
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.