Seaport · Canada
Port of Victoria Harbor
Victoria Harbor (Canada) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18670). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAVIC
- World Port Index no.
- 18670
- Coordinates
- 48.43°N, 123.38°W
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
- Dry dock
- Large
- Railway (slipway)
- Medium
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 17.1 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 2.0 m |
| Max vessel length | 348.0 m |
| Max vessel beam | 51.2 m |
| Max vessel draft | 12.8 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Entrance restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Navigation equipment
- Electrical repair
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
- Deck supplies
- Engine supplies
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,370 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,380 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,860 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Victoria Harbor, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 154 (Enroute) - British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions about Victoria Harbor
Where is Port of Victoria Harbor?
Victoria Harbor (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 48.43°N, 123.38°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Victoria Harbor?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAVIC for Victoria Harbor. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
What is the maximum vessel size at Victoria Harbor?
The World Port Index reports a maximum vessel length 348.0 m, beam 51.2 m, draft 12.8 m for Victoria Harbor. Limits can change with dredging and terminal works, so check with the port or agent.
How far is Victoria Harbor from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,370 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,860 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Victoria Harbor?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Victoria Harbor through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.