BC Field Trips

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Address

1905 Ogden Avenue

Vancouver

British Columbia

Canada

V6J 1A3

Website

Programs Coordinator

Phone:

604 257-8306

Fax:

(604) 737-2621

E-Mail

Registration Details

Registration Methods:

Phone

Fax

E-Mail

Payment Methods:

Cash

Cheque

Interac

VISA

Deposit:

Cancellation Policy:

All groups will be billed for a no-show and a $50 charge will be applied for cancellations made less than one week before the reserved date.

Other Registration Info:

To book your class, please email programs@vanmaritime.com.

Program Contact

Name:

Dennis Chen

Title:

Programs Supervisor / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

(604) 257-8304

Fax:

(604) 737-2621

E-Mail:

programs@vanmaritime.com

Registration Contact

Name:

Dennis Chen

Title:

Programs Supervisor / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone:

604 257-8304

Fax:

604 737-2621

E-Mail:

programs@vanmaritime.com

Facility Information

Wheelchair Accessibility:

Yes

Food Services:

Kitchen Services:

Lunchroom:

Yes

Parking:

Yes

Public Transit:

Bus

Washrooms:

Yes

Our Trips

Arctic Explorers

Do you have what it takes to become a successful Arctic explorer? Hear fascinating stories of seafarers who succeeded (and those who failed). Learn how the traditional knowledge and lifestyle of the Inuit could improve your chance of survival in the unique and challenging Arctic environment. Then virtually climb aboard the famous RCMP vessel St. Roch to discuss the experiences of Captain Henry Larsen and his crew.

*Available starting January 2021

Amazing Arctic Animals

Learn the keys to survival in the Arctic! Look for clues and examine skulls, furs and photos to discover how Arctic animals adapt to life in Canada’s most extreme ecosystem.

*Available starting January 2021

Extreme Environments

Discover what it takes to be an extreme explorer in one of the last unexplored frontiers on earth! Learn about the history of deep ocean exploration and how technology can be used to overcome challenging conditions, drawing on the experiences of the PX-15 Ben Franklin.

Man the Oars and Chart the Coast

Experience what life at sea would have been like over 200 years ago! Discover the significance of Captain George Vancouver’s voyage to the Pacific Northwest. Learn about the challenges he and his crew faced and how they overcame them.

Mountie Sailors & Arctic Communities

Discover how skills and teamwork were essential in the development of Canada’s northern communities. Explore the relationships between the Mounties, the Inuit and the animals of the Arctic. Gain a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities that enabled their survival in the harsh northern climate.