Vancouver

UN/LOCODE CAVAN · Canada

Shore leave

Vancouver's port (Deltaport + Vanterm + Centerm + Fraser Surrey) is Canada's largest by tonnage + principal west-coast container hub. Standard Canadian shore leave. Mission to Seafarers Vancouver + Stella Maris both operate active centres.

Walking distance and transit

Deltaport is 45 minutes south of central Vancouver by taxi; Vanterm + Centerm are 10-15 minutes from downtown by taxi. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 30 minutes from downtown.

Essentials

ATMs: RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank throughout Vancouver and the metro areaMoney changers: airport + central VancouverHospital: Vancouver General Hospital, St Paul's HospitalPrayer rooms: Al Jamia Masjid, Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre in RichmondHalal food: extensive throughout Vancouver — particularly in Kingsway + Fraser Street districtsSupermarket: Save-On-Foods, Real Canadian Superstore, CostcoSIM card: Bell, Rogers, Telus, Freedom, Public Mobile

Seafarer tips

Do: budget for Vancouver being expensive — housing + food costs are among Canada's highest. Don't: attempt to visit the USA by ferry without cleared US visa. Watch for: crew-change in Vancouver is popular for Trans-Pacific routes but customs can be slow at YVR during peak arrival periods.

Vancouver

Shore leave

Walking distance and transit

Essentials

Seafarer tips

See also