Corporate Overview | Nanaimo Port Authority, Marinas, Boat Moorage, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Corporate

Who We Are

The Port was created in 1961 as the Nanaimo Harbour Commission and was continued as the Nanaimo Port Authority on July 1, 1999 under the Canada Marine Act.

The Port is a Federal agency whose mandate is to administer, control, manage and protect navigation and safety of the Nanaimo Harbour. The Nanaimo Port Authority must remain financially self-sufficient, without subsidy from any level of government. The Port strives to be competitive and continue its role as a catalyst for improvement of the Nanaimo waterfront.

Port facilities include deep sea terminals at Nanaimo Assembly Wharf, Duke Point Terminal, Commercial Inlet Basin and Marina, W. E. Mills Landing and Marina for larger vessels, Pioneer Waterfront Plaza Shops and Parking, Seaplane Terminal, Walking/Fishing Pier, Harbourside Walkway and the administration of federal water leases in the Port boundaries.

The Port also acts as a facilitator in initiating and supporting ideas and events which stimulate economic growth for the community and, laterally, the Port.

Vision

To be the transportation and marine recreational gateway on Vancouver Island, serving the Pacific Rim...and beyond.

Mission

To provide leadership and maintain a marine infrastructure that:

satisfies the needs of users
offers, in a commercially viable manner, the best terminal handling operations and services
encourages responsible and sustainable property development
provides for a high level of safety and environmental protection
supports the achievement of local, regional and national socioeconomic objectives