Community invited behind the scenes with Washington’s third-oldest port

 

VANCOUVER, Wash. – 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 am – 1:30 pm
  • Wednesday, May 22 – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Tuesday, June 4 – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, June 22 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  • Wednesday, July 10 – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 27 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  • Thursday, August 8 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Saturday, August 24 – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
  • Wednesday, September 4 – 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
  • Saturday, September 21 – 10:00 am – 12:00 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.