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By Sea We Prosper
Burrard Inlet , approaching port
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By Sea We Prosper
For ringside seats at Vancouver ’ s port , head for Canada Place ort a keat r ipont heS ea B u s .No t h i n gs y mb ol i z e st hec it y ’ s rolea sam a r it i megate w aytot heworl db e t te rt h a nt he ultra-luxurious cruise liners , super-sized cargo ships , sturdy tugs and nimble fishing boats that share the natural-harbour waters of Canada ’ s largest port . They follow in the footsteps of their historic predecessors , from the dugout canoes of First Nations and early fur traders , to the proud wooden sailing ships of explorers and the emblematic Empress steam liners . They epitomize the maritime trade , transport and tourism that have always been the name of the game in the waters that surround , inspire and define this city . The iconic five-sails roof at Canada Place , overlooking the bustling cruise-ship terminal and commercial cargo port , is a modern maritime ode to Vancouver , the sea and its vessels .
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