Thank You To All Who Joined Us Dockside to Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary at GCT Vanterm

A Free Community Open House Celebration

This event has it all: live entertainment, waterfront tours, family-friendly activities – all part of Port Days and World Maritime Day Celebrations!

Space is limited.

–     Tour one of the Port’s first marine container terminals

–     Get up close to some of the largest heavy equipment in B.C.

–     Meet the GCT team and learn more about our role in the economy and community

–     Take part in fun activities with the whole family at our GCT Kids Zone

–     Enjoy live entertainment throughout the event at the GCT Open House Event Zones:

Main Stage – Live music, entertainment, remarks & cake cutting
Kids Zone – Crafts, games, bouncy castles, temporary tattoos
Terminal Tours – See equipment & operations in action
Equipment Displays & Toolshop – Get up close with our gear
GCT Global Commitment & Info Tent – Learn about how we are making a positive impact on the economy, community and environment!
Hot Dog BBQ and local snacks – Lunch is on us!
Free shuttles along waterfront road, see trains, operations, vessels and more on route to GCT Vanterm from the PNE & Canada Place.

Photos will be taken at this event and may appear in GCT print or digital communications or marketing materials. By attending this event, you hereby authorize GCT to use all images and voice content (as applicable) captured through video/film, photo or digital camera to be used solely for the purposes of the GCT advertising, publications and other materials — and I waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto.

Learn more about Global Container Terminals – the Port of Vancouver’s Largest Terminal Operator and Employer!

Learn more about the GCT Global Commitment to Environment and Community:

GCT Vanterm 50th Anniversary Commemorative Logo Reflections
To commemorate five decades of operations within these territories, GCT commissioned a special logo that reflects the rich maritime trading heritage of our host Nations and celebrates our shared values: stewardship and safety in the Burrard Inlet.

About the Logo – Artist Reflection
The paddle honors our shared maritime traditions following the ancient paths of the Coast Salish People throughout the Salish Sea. Celebrating 50 years of GCT Vanterm operations builds on generations of stewardship and innovation. The Orca dorsal fin symbolizes our connection to the natural world, as Orcas have inhabited these waters for countless generations. The Orca represents family, unity, and cooperation, reflecting the relationships formed through a shared journey between our communities.

Learn about the artist.

GCT respectfully acknowledges that we operate our terminals on the traditional and treaty territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), scəẁaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen First Nations), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation). We wish to acknowledge the rich history, culture, and stewardship of our neighbouring Indigenous communities.