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The Pier

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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.


Pier Bookings

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 of North Vancouver Honoured with Navy Vessel Namesake

City Honoured with Navy Vessel Namesake

On July 12, 2010, Mayor Darrell Mussatto accepted a framed presentation from Canadian Navy Captain Alex Rueben, Chief of Staff, Maritime Forces Pacific.

HMCS Capilano was commissioned at Victoria on August 25, 1944 and sailed to Halifax to arrive on October 20 to join the Battle of the Atlantic. Capilano completed workups in Bermuda in November and was assigned to North Atlantic convoy duty until Victory in Europe. She left Londonderry for the last time to return to Canada on May 30, 1945 and was put into tropical refit for service in the Pacific. The work was completed in October and the ship was paid off to reserve service on November 24, 1945 and was subsequently sold. In 1948 she appeared under Jamaican registry as Irving Francis AM. She foundered in 1953 off the Cuban coast while being towed by the Bess Barry M., the former HMCS St. Boniface.

Since 1910 Canada has put over 850 warships to sea under the naval ensign. Over 300 ships have been named for communities from coast to coast to coast.


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.

City Welcomed Korean Navy Vessels to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier

The City of North Vancouver welcomed ROKS Yang Man Choon and ROKS Hwa Cheon to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier from July 17 to 21, 2010. The visit was part of a cultural exchange and goodwill visit to the City of North Vancouver. Mayor Mussatto and Members of Council visited onboard and attended the official arrival ceremony to welcome the Captains and their crews to the City. The Captains of the navy vessels paid a courtesy call to Mayor Mussatto and Members of Council at City Hall on Monday, July 19, 2010.



City Welcomed New Zealand Navy Vessels to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier

New Zealand Navy Vessels

The City of North Vancouver welcomed HMNZS Endeavour and HMNZS Te Kaha to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier from June 14 to 19, 2010. The vessels were participating in the Royal Canadian Navy's International Fleet Review (IFR) from June 9 to 14, 2010.



City Welcomed Russian Tall Ship, the Kruzenshtern, to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier

Russian Tall Ship, the Kruzenshtern

The City of North Vancouver welcomed the Russian tall ship, the Kruzenshtern, on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The Kruzenshtern was moored at the City's Burrard Drydock Pier, on the Waterfront near Lonsdale Avenue, for the duration of the Olympic Games, until March 2, 2010.



City Welcomed First Navy Tall Ship to the Burrard Dry Dock Pier

Buque Escuela GUAYAS

From June 19 to 23, 2008, 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

Spirit of Endeavour

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.





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