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Tours

To book your tour you can  call 604-257-8312 or email bookings@vanmaritime.com.

Enhance your visit with a private guided tour! Our knowledgeable guides will help you uncover the maritime history of the Pacific Northwest and Arctic, bringing to life the stories behind the many artifacts housed in the museum and on our spectacular vessels.

Tours range from 45 minutes to an hour for up to 15 people per tour. They are available for group bookings from Tuesday to Sunday at a cost of $100 per tour, plus admission to the museum for each member of your group. Please contact us to learn how we can tailor a tour to suit the needs and interests of your group.

 

All private guided tours must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance and are subject to guide availability. Please note that all groups will be billed for a no-show and a $75 charge will be applied for cancellations made less than one week before the reserved date.

Tours may be available to the public on a drop-in basis – please check our upcoming events page for details.

Available tours

POLICIES AND FEES:

  • Please arrive 15 mins prior to your program start time. Note that late arrival could result in the cancellation of your programs.
  • Costs for additional students and adults can be paid for on the day of your program.
  • Bookings cancelled a week or more before the date booked will receive a full refund.
  • A $50.00 cancellation fee may be issued to cancellations made within one week prior to the date booked.
  • The VMM does not issue refunds for bookings cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice.
  • You may obtain temporary parking passes from the visitor services desk when you arrive.

ST. ROCH ENGINE ROOM TOUR – ALL AGES WELCOME

Climb aboard the RCMP Arctic Police Vessel, St Roch and learn about the ship’s fascinating history. Take part in a special guided visit of a unique part of the Museum not normally open to the public – the engine room and main hold of RCMP Arctic Police Vessel, St Roch. St.Roch Engine Room Tours are available to the public on the third Sunday of every month.

HERITAGE HARBOUR TOUR – ALL AGES WELCOME

Explore the RCMP St.Roch and take part in a guided tour of the ship’s main deck. Then, discover the stories behind the vintage vessels moored just steps away from the VMM in Heritage Harbour.

FEATURE EXHIBIT TOUR – ALL AGES WELCOME

Explore our feature exhibit with an in-depth guided tour.  For information on the exhibitions, see the featured exhibitions page.

 

Group admissions

Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more.

OUR GROUP RATES ARE:

  • $9 for post-secondary students (active ID required)
  • $11 for adults (19+)
  • $9 for seniors (65+)

To book your group online, you must book 15 or more people in the same time slot on our online booking engine. If your group is larger than the online booking limits, please email bookings@vanmaritime.com to book ahead.

If you are interested in booking a self-guided visit for children and youth during breaks in the school year, please visit our school visits FAQ page.

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