Burrard Dry Dock

Burrard Dry Dock is a shipbuilding facility on the north shore of Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver, featuring waterfront piers, work buildings, and industrial structures. The site preserves several original structures and infrastructure from its years as one of the region's major maritime construction centers.

Founded in 1894 as a small boat-building workshop, the facility grew over decades into a major shipyard serving the Pacific Northwest. During the Second World War, it became a critical production center for Canadian naval and merchant vessels.

This shipyard became a center where maritime construction skills were passed down through families and generations of workers. Walking through the site, you can sense how this place shaped the identity of North Vancouver as a working waterfront community.

The site is accessible by public transit and offers guided tours through the preserved buildings and structures. Wear comfortable walking shoes and be prepared for uneven ground and steps connecting different levels of the waterfront facility.

The St. Roch, a research vessel built here in 1928, later became the first ship to navigate the Northwest Passage in both directions. This achievement made the vessel an important symbol of Canadian Arctic exploration and maritime innovation.

Location: North Vancouver

Industry: shipbuilding

GPS coordinates: 49.30833,-123.07889

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48