Port of Vancouver - 7/1-2017

[6502programmer]

 

Hey guys.. Anyone sailing from this port this weekend, I can't caution you strongly enough to GET HERE EARLY. If you can walk, try to do so. There is a security perimeter around the port, roads are closed, and downtown is a WRECK for someone trying to get to the port this weekend.

 

 

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[igraf]

No problem if one takes the Skytrain to or from the airport. I am surprised that you did not mention it.

 

igraf

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

What is going on there today that requires so much security around the port?

[Lizzie68]

Canada Day festivities at Canada Place.

 

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[xlxo]

No problem if one takes the Skytrain to or from the airport. I am surprised that you did not mention it.

Not so fast.... check out this picture of the Cordova @ Howe intersection. Not sure you really want to do a 3 block luggage drag in this mess from the subway. The sidewalk is filled end to end.

 

 

The cruise terminal is hosting a massive street festival for the nation. It's occurring over two days with a fireworks show at 10:30pm. They can't wait for July 4th. It must be today.

 

The extra security is crowd control. They trying to separate the party goers from the cruisers.

 

[Copper10-8]

Cool! :D

[LilaC123]

xlxo - Canadians do not celebrate the same holiday as Americans do on July 4th. Canadians celebrate Canada's Birthday on July 1st. Two different holidays - we don't celebrate anything on July 4th, nor would we jump start a celebration a few days early because "we can't wait"...... Happy Independence Day to our American neighbours on July 4th.

[canadianbear]

I hope all the passengers got to the terminal ok. The police put this notice out at 5pm:

 

The event venue at Canada Place has reached capacity. Please celebrate #CanadaDay [emoji1063] and watch the fireworks from another location. #VPD #Canada150

 

 

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[6502programmer]

No problem if one takes the Skytrain to or from the airport. I am surprised that you did not mention it.

 

 

 

igraf

 

 

 

It is a problem.. The sketching terminal is wall to wall people, and I stood out the corner of Howe and Canada Place for fifteen minutes waiting for a light to change and people to move.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Thanks for the pictures -- lots of celebrating -- 150 years!!

[xlxo]

Are you ready for Day 2? Road closures EXPAND late afternoon and early evening for the parade. Several hotels South West of the cruise terminal are affected by the adjacent streets....

 

https://www.canadaplace.ca/events/canada-day/parade/

[igraf]

Walking through a crowd, even with luggage in tow, is far easier than trying to drive through it.

 

You might even enjoy having a look at the festivities. Not sure what there is to be afraid of.

 

 

igraf

 

 

 

 

Not so fast.... check out this picture of the Cordova @ Howe intersection. Not sure you really want to do a 3 block luggage drag in this mess from the subway. The sidewalk is filled end to end.

 

The cruise terminal is hosting a massive street festival for the nation. It's occurring over two days with a fireworks show at 10:30pm. They can't wait for July 4th. It must be today.

 

The extra security is crowd control. They trying to separate the party goers from the cruisers.

 

[Lizzie68]

I am driving into downtown this afternoon and then over to West Van so I will see for myself. Reports yesterday were all good.

 

XLXO - your link above does not give road closures. Try this one.... http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canada-day-2017-vancouver-road-closures

 

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Edited July 2, 2017 by Lizzie68

[Moparop]

Glad we are sailing out next Sunday!

[Himself]

I docked yesterday (july 1) and got a cab around 9AM to the airport and I knew traffic would be a mess.

[xlxo]

I am driving into downtown this afternoon and then over to West Van so I will see for myself. Reports yesterday were all good.

Use Google Maps traffic to assess congestion before your trip. The Iron Workers (2nd Narrows) by-passes the downtown congestion.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.2981662,-123.0862328,13.38z/data=!5m1!1e1

[xlxo]

Just found these pictures from last night..... hope no one was doing the luggage drag from the airport.

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[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Thanks for sharing the info..

[Lizzie68]

Yes xlxo I am a local so I know the bridges. Managed Lions Gate ok busy but not chaotic. Parade starts at 5 I believe.

 

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