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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Experience history when you climb aboard the St. Roch, the first ship to make the west-east traverse of the Northwest Passage. Imagine life for early 20th century sailors in the Arctic. Enjoy hands-on fun and activities for families throughout the museum that explore humankind's relationship with the sea.
a unique maritime experience
Departure Point
Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver Maritime Museum, Vancouver, Canada With engaging displays and hands-on fun, the Vancouver Maritime Museum is a great place for families and ocean-lovers to discover stories about the sea and the ships that sailed it. Climb aboard the historic St. Roch, the first ship to make the west-east traverse of the Northwest Passage. Wander the decks, explore the cabins and imagine sailing the Arctic.
Enjoy an eclectic mix of permanent and rotating exhibits and galleries that celebrate the maritime heritage of the Pacific Northwest and the Arctic. These include a dedicated children’s area, ship model gallery, nautical artifacts and exhibits featuring the work of local artists.
The museum's outdoor displays include a submersible and Heritage Harbour, a dock where visitors can look at a variety of heritage vessels.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
wheelchair available for guests
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Tomrohde50
15 Apr 2023
Very well done museum. Our 4 kids age 6 to 13 had a great time with the interactive displays. Learned a lot about polar exploration. The RCMP St Roch ship was one of the most interesting I’ve been on (including Aircraft Carriers and Battleships). A must stop if visiting Granville Island.
ciscokid23
09 Oct 2022
Read the review by BenLar137 below. It is very thorough, and I share the high praises. What I can add is that, with the current competition for conflicting claims of sovereignty over the Artic region, a thorough knowledge of the accomplishments of Larsen and the St. Roch has never been more relevant. In addition, the museum houses a small exhibit and the bell from the "Princess Sophia," the Canadian Pacific Steamship which sank off Juneau, Alaska, in 1918, with no survivors after hitting a submerged reef - a little-known maritime tragedy. The passenger ship exhibit with fantastic models is very worthwhile. To add to the experience, go to the museum by False Creek Ferries (note that the Aquabus line does not reach that far).
BenLar137
20 Apr 2022
These days, it's so important to remember the heroes of the past, along with those of today. While the Bluenose is Canada's most famous ship, the St Roch, which has been brilliantly preserved and is on display here, is by far the most accomplished. And the person who was at the helm to achieve these accomplishments (first ship to circumnavigate North America via the Panama Canal; first ship to transit the Northwest Passage west to east; first ship to transit the Northwest Passage in one season, on it's second Arctic expedition, returning to Vancouver from St Johns, going west to east) was Captain Henry Larsen. Canada is SO lucky to have this hero in our history books, and it's a shame so few Canadians know what he's done...
This tour in
British Columbia
is organized by
Vancouver Maritime Museum
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