Port of Vancouver to hold public tour Feb. 23 | Community Spirit

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- The Port of Vancouver will hold a Centennial Public Tour at noon Feb. 23.

This will be the first tour taking place during the port's 2012 centennial year. The unique opportunity allows visitors to indulge in 100 years of port history by participating in trivia, asking questions, and seeing port facilities first-hand.

Since 1912, the port has served as an engine of economic growth in Southwest Washington through leadership, stewardship and partnership in marine and industrial development.

With construction under way on the West Vancouver Freight Access rail project—the largest transportation project in the port's history—tour-goers will learn why the port is attracting nearly $400 million in private investment and new jobs for the community.

Those interested in learning about the port and experiencing what the port does should sign up for a public tour by making a reservation. Call 360-693-3611 or email the port to secure a spot in the tour. There will be a total of eight Centennial Public Tours, which will run from February through October 2012.

Visitors will gather at the port's main office to meet staff, learn about the port's centennial and see how the port is working on its next 100 years of possibilities.

Reservations and photo ID are required to attend a tour. Port tours last approximately two hours and cameras are not allowed on marine terminals.