Community invited behind the scenes with Washington’s third-oldest port
VANCOUVER – The Port of Vancouver USA’s popular public tours are back again in 2024 with 10 tours offered between May and September. Each tour features a briefing about the Columbia Snake River System and how cargo moves on the river, an overview of the port’s commercial and industrial operations, budget, governance and a look at current projects.
The free public tours start and end at the port’s administration office and feature light snacks and refreshments. After the briefing, participants board a bus for a behind-the-scenes look at the port’s marine terminals, rail infrastructure and industrial facilities. Tour dates and times for 2024 are:
- Thursday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 22, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 4, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. – noon
- Wednesday, July 10, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 27, 10 a.m. – noon
- Thursday, August 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. – noon
- Wednesday, September 4, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Saturday, September 21, 10 a.m. – noon
Attendees must bring government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport because they will travel through secured areas of the port overseen by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Coast Guard.
New this year: register for tours online! To reserve a spot on one of these free tours, participants must register online at: https://www.portvanusa.com/community/know-your-port/
Groups with up to six participants are allowed to register. Reservations are required and spots fill up quickly.
For questions, contact Julie Rawls, community relations manager at (360) 823-5297.
The Port of Vancouver USA is one of the major ports on the Pacific Coast, and its competitive strengths include available land, versatile cargo handling capabilities, vast transportation networks, a skilled labor force and an exceptional level of service to its customers and community. For more information, please visit us at portvanusa.com.
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