Port Metro Vancouver, extending from Point Roberts to the Fraser Valley, is a neighbour to 16 municipalities in the Lower Mainland. With 600 kilometres of shoreline and trading $75 billion in goods with more than 160 countries the port is a major economic driver.
On Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m., Coquitlam seniors can find more about this important contributor to the Lower Mainland economy whena representative from Port Metro Vancouver visits Dogwood Pavilion.
This free presentation will highlight the cargo that is exported and the goods are imported from B.C. Audience members will learn what countries B.C. trades with, all the communities the port borders and how they use trains, trucks and ships to move cargo.
This is an opportunity to find out more about Canada's largest and busiest port, to ask questions and learn how important it is to the economy of British Columbia and Canada.
Pre-registration is requested. To register and for more information, contact Dogwood Pavilion at 604-927-6098. Dogwood Pavilion is located at 624 Poirier Street, entrance off of Winslow, and is a City of Coquitlam recreation centre for adults 50 Plus.
