Go behind the scenes with Washington state’s third-oldest public port

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Who says there’s no such thing as a free lunch? At the Port of Vancouver USA, ours come with a 90-minute education on Columbia River navigation, international trade, environmental stewardship, waterfront redevelopment and much more.

The port is hosting 10 free public tours in 2019, starting in April and ending in August. Guests enjoy refreshments and a brief presentation before boarding a bus for a behind-the-scenes tour of the marine terminals and industrial centers that make the Port of Vancouver a major economic engine in Southwest Washington.

2019 public tour dates

  • Tuesday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 25, 5:30–7 p.m.
  • Saturday, May 11, 10–11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 29, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 13, 5:30–7 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Wednesday, July 10, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Thursday, July 25, 5:30–7 p.m.
  • Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesday, August 27, 5:30–7 p.m.

Government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, is required to attend. Please leave cameras at home; they are not allowed on marine terminals.

Reservations are required and tours fill up quickly. Those interested in tours are encouraged to call the port at 360-693-3611 or email RSVP@portvanusa.com far in advance of their selected tour date.

For more information about public tours at the Port of Vancouver USA, visit www.portvanusa.com/community/know-your-port.

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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 www.portvanusa.com.