Cruise ships dock right in the center of Vancouver at Canada Place. Almost one million cruise passengers come through the terminal each year. The popular cruise destination from Vancouver is of course Alaska.
The Port Metro Vancouver is the largest port in Canada. It has two cruise terminals - Canada Place and Ballantyne Pier. Both are equipped with the best available tourist facilities. Canada Place terminal, which is located near Vancouver downtown, was recently enlarged to host four megaships. It receives around 900,000 passengers annually. Ballantyne terminal can host two megaships, and it is a bit far from the city center. It’ll take you a taxi drive of 15-20 minutes and a fare of $20 to get there. Walking is not the best option. Both terminals are filled with taxis and tourist information centers.
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