Ogden Point - Facilities

Facilities

The 12 ha (30 acres) port facility has two finger piers designated Pier A (to the south) and Pier B (to the north). Berths on each pier are designated North and South. South A extends for 335 m (1,100 ft), North A extends for 243 m (800 ft). Pier B berths were extended to 317 m (1,040 ft) by installing a mooring dolphin in 2009. Each berth can accommodate a vessel with a draft in excess of 10 m (33 ft) at low tide. Although there are four berths, a maximum of three ships can be accommodated in port at any one time due to the close proximity of North A and South B. Canada Border Services Agency facilities are located at each pier. Pier A also houses a 9,290 m2 (100,000 sq ft) warehouse, complete with cable ship spooling apparatus and cable storage facility.

Ogden Point has break bulk cargo docks. Vessels up to 300 m (980 ft) can be accommodated.

Cruise ships calling at Ogden Point's Cruise Ship Terminal usually provide shore excursions for passengers and this may include tours of the Butchart Gardens, city tours, visits to Craigdarroch Castle, pub tours, Empress Hotel afternoon tea, whale watching, and horse drawn trolley tours.

During the cruise season, services to guests include a shuttle bus service operated by CVS Cruise Victoria to provide guests an alternative to the 30 minute walk to downtown Victoria. Public buses (#30/31) stop along Dallas Street on their way to downtown Victoria. Taxi cabs and limousines are also available onsite.

Western Stevedoring is under contract from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority to manage the facility and Cruise Terminal.

The Camel Point heliport, (TC LID: CBF7), is operated by Pacific Heliport Services and is located just northeast of Pier B.

For smaller boats there is boat ramp operated by the James Bay Anglers and is open to the public for use.