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The Pier
The City's newest public amenity is fast becoming a signature landmark.
The Pier is a breathtaking venue located on the City's historic Versatile Shipyards site. Anchored by the 700-foot long Burrard Dry Dock Pier and smaller floating St. Roch Dock, the Pier offers spectacular 360-degree views of the North Shore and Vancouver skylines.
A walkway leads pedestrians from the foot of Lonsdale Avenue to the Pier, providing access to this portion of the City's waterfront for the first time in nearly 100 years.
The Pier represents a coming together of the past and future. It stands as a tribute to the City's shipbuilding history and rich marine heritage. At the same time, the Pier is transforming the City's waterfront into a major urban destination. The Pier facility draws tourists, visitors and locals as well as private and commercial vessels, all of which bring economic opportunities to the neighbouring area.
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Pier Hours of Operation |
The Burrard Dry Dock Pier and St. Roch Dock are open daily from 6:00am to 11:00pm.
For more information on booking the Burrard Dry Dock Pier and/or St. Roch Dock click here or contact the Wharf Manager at bookings@cnv.org or 604-982-3910.
City Welcomed First Navy Tall Ship to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier
From June 19th to 23rd, the City was pleased to welcome the Ecuadorian Navy Tall Ship Buque Escuela GUAYAS to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier in Lower Lonsdale. GUAYAS is a sail training ship carrying 150 sailors and is visiting the City for the first time. The ship was open for free public tours and provided a opportunity to tour a magnificent ship and take in the unique view of the waterfront.
City Welcomed the 'Spirit of Endeavour' to the Pier
On September 25, 2007, the City officially welcomed the first pocket cruise ship to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier in Lower Lonsdale. Based out of Seattle, the Spirit of Endeavour is 217 feet long with a capacity of 102 passengers. While the vessel docked in the City, passengers had the opportunity to explore the area for the day.
The ability for the City to host pocket cruise ships is an exceptional opportunity for economic development and tourism. Docked vessels help to animate the City's waterfront, raise the profile of the City as a tourist destination and generate significant new tourist expenditures in the local community. Click here for more information on Pier Bookings & Business Opportunities.
For more information about the Pier, please visit the following pages:
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