What makes it 77% Couple-Friendly: Couples can board the historic ship together, stroll Heritage Harbour and enjoy Vanier Park views, yet limited seating and the museum’s small size shorten a date-style visit.
Why 1-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Enough time to explore the St. Roch, permanent galleries and Heritage Harbour at a relaxed pace.
Climb aboard the St. Roch:
Explore decks and cabins of the 1928 RCMP vessel that first crossed the Northwest Passage.
Tip: Start at the lower deck to avoid stairs and bring a light jacket as the hull can feel chilly.
Try the wheelhouse simulator:
Take the helm of a virtual ship in a realistic wheelhouse setup.
Tip: Work as a team steering through virtual ice; visit outside peak hours to skip the queue.
Browse permanent gallery exhibits:
View themed displays like lighthouses, tugboats and Arctic exploration artifacts.
Tip: Use the museum map to find galleries quickly and focus on your favorite sections first.
Stroll Heritage Harbour:
Walk outdoor docks to see vintage wooden vessels and read interpretive panels.
Tip: Visit in afternoon light for best photos and a quieter atmosphere.

Barbara Havrot
Wonderful way to spend a rainy day. Brought a 3 year old here and he had a blast. Great children’s area with amazing costumes, the large RCMP boat was a hit and steering a boat so much fun. Had to pull him away but the pirate eye patch helped get him out the door!
Basant
A museum dedicated to seafaring equipment and life of soldiers or seamen. It includes a whole police (RCMP) patrolling boat named St. Roch deployed in active sea for 20 years, built in 1928 at Vancouver and having many firsts like circumnavigation around north america through panama canal and navigating the northwest passage in a single season in both directions along with being first to travel th...
Vanessa Becker
The Maritime museum is a good place to visit, it doesn’t take long it’s small. You can tour the St Roch, an RCMP schooner. There are lots of interesting displays and a kids play area. There is accessible parking with a ramp behind the building that leads to an accessible automatic door. There are toilets available.
Emily Smith
This is a great museum to explore and learn about Vancouver and general maritime history. There's an indoor playground, and some other interactive parts that make this a great museum to visit with children. It was fun to enter and explore a historical boat, and there was a lot of information to read and learn about the history. The interactive and guided knot making station was very interesting! O...
Craig Harrell
This would be my favourite museum out of the 3 in the that location. There was a lot more to see than I expected. Going onboard the St. Roch boat was really cool. If you like scale model boats you’ll be in heaven. They are incredible. Lots of things to interact with. Plenty of history to read. Absolutely loved it.
Visit in spring or fall for milder weather and fewer crowds. On the first Sunday each month, admission is pay-what-you-can.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| General admission (2 adults) | CAD 44 |
| Street parking (3 hrs) | CAD 10 |
| Snacks | CAD 10 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 64 |
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