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Cruise Nanaimo

Nanaimo is British Columbia’s newest cruise destination welcoming cruise ships and passengers since 2002. Cruise visits overlapped on specific days yet tendering was a successful means for passengers to access Nanaimo’s downtown and regional attractions. The new Cruise Terminal and Welcome Centre, completed in 2011 is well received by cruise companies, passengers and the local community.

Port Authority

The Nanaimo Cruise Terminal and Welcome Centre is also home to the Nanaimo Port Authority’s Administration offices. This new state of the art building, finished in 2011, is one of the most unique and photographed structures in Nanaimo, and a favourite of cruise passengers and residents. The Nanaimo Port Authority is one of 18 Port Authority’s in Canada.

Deep Sea

The Nanaimo Port Authority operates two terminals at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf and Duke Point which include various cargo loading activities ranging from Lumber, Raw Logs, Project Cargo, Containers and Break Bulk. Deep Sea activities also include the management of navigation aids in the Harbour and Anchorages within the Port Authority’s boundaries.

Marina

Port Authority marina operations includes the Nanaimo Boat Basin and W.E. Mills Landing & Marina, refuge to local boat owners, tugs, a commercial fishing fleet and transient boaters. The marina features floating and harbourside restaurants, a Seaplane Terminal, a fuel barge and is adjacent to downtown Nanaimo and a 4.5 Kilometer harbourside walkway. The marina is a traditional destination for BC and International visitors with vessels of all sizes.

Cruise Nanaimo

Nanaimo is British Columbia’s newest cruise destination welcoming cruise ships and passengers since 2002. Cruise visits overlapped on specific days yet tendering was a successful means for passengers to access Nanaimo’s downtown and regional attractions. The new Cruise Terminal and Welcome Centre, completed in 2011 is well received by cruise companies, passengers and the local community.

Port Authority

The Nanaimo Cruise Terminal and Welcome Centre is also home to the Nanaimo Port Authority’s Administration offices. This new state of the art building, finished in 2011, is one of the most unique and photographed structures in Nanaimo, and a favourite of cruise passengers and residents. The Nanaimo Port Authority is one of 18 Port Authority’s in Canada.

Deep Sea

The Nanaimo Port Authority operates two terminals at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf and Duke Point which include various cargo loading activities ranging from Lumber, Raw Logs, Project Cargo, Containers and Break Bulk. Deep Sea activities also include the management of navigation aids in the Harbour and Anchorages within the Port Authority’s boundaries.

Marina

Port Authority marina operations includes the Nanaimo Boat Basin and W.E. Mills Landing & Marina, refuge to local boat owners, tugs, a commercial fishing fleet and transient boaters. The marina features floating and harbourside restaurants, a Seaplane Terminal, a fuel barge and is adjacent to downtown Nanaimo and a 4.5 Kilometer harbourside walkway. The marina is a traditional destination for BC and International visitors with vessels of all sizes.

Cruise Nanaimo

Nanaimo is British Columbia’s newest cruise destination welcoming cruise ships and passengers since 2002. Cruise visits overlapped on specific days yet tendering was a successful means for passengers to access Nanaimo’s downtown and regional attractions. The new Cruise Terminal and Welcome Centre, completed in 2011 is well received by cruise companies, passengers and the local community.

City supports a joint RFP process with the NPA for a foot passenger ferry

Dec 09, 2015

For Immediate Release
Date: December 9, 2015

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Summary

At the December 7, 2015 Special In Camera Council meeting, Council provided its support to the Nanaimo Port Authority's (NPA) November, 27 announcement to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a foot passenger ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver. Council believes that both the City and the NPA will benefit from working together in an effort to see a foot passenger ferry service created. It is therefore in the City’s best interest to support the NPA with a joint RFP.

Strategic Link: Waterfront Enhancement (enhanced public access and use); Transportation and Mobility (enhanced transportation connections to Vancouver); Taking Responsibility (facilitating change and development consistent with vision and plans).


Key Points

  • Council supports an open, collaborative and transparent RFP process in the development of a foot passenger ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver.
  • A collaborative approach involving a number of local organizations working together, including the NPA, Snuneymuxw, the Regional District of Nanaimo, the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation and the City, has many benefits, including the coordinated development of Nanaimo's waterfront.
  • Moving forward, Council hopes that Island Ferry Services Limited will participate in the RFP process with a strong proposal.


Quotes

"Council is looking forward to working with the NPA through the RFP process to identify an operator for the foot passenger ferry. This project is a priority for both organizations. We hope to have a foot ferry operating from the NPA Cruise Ship Terminal by the end of 2016."
Bill McKay
Mayor
City of Nanaimo

"The Nanaimo Port Authority Board of Directors and staff are looking forward to working with the City of Nanaimo as well as our surrounding communities to create a RFP process that will secure a successful foot passenger service for Central Vancouver Island."
Jeet Manhas
Chair
Nanaimo Port Authority 


Quick Facts
A question and answer document is available with the online version of this news release.


Attachments
Ferry - Questions and Answers

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Contact:
Bill McKay
Mayor
City of Nanaimo
250.755.4400



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