St. Roch
St. Roch offers self-guided tours.
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Overview
The St. Roch is a National Historic Site of Canada and a historic Arctic exploration vessel. It was the first vessel to traverse the Northwest Passage from west to east (1940-1942), the first to complete the passage in one season (1944), and the first to circumnavigate North America. Built in British Columbia, it served as a floating detachment of the RCMP in the Arctic between 1928 and 1954.
Quick Facts
- Type
- National Historic Site
- Coordinates
- 49.3091, -123.0801
Good to know
- Hours & season
10:45 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Sunday
More details
ST ROCH UPDATE
- Exhibition updates
- Building and exhibition updates taking place in 2026 may occasionally affect access to the exhibit.
St. Roch Revitalization
- Revitalization project
- The Vancouver Maritime Museum is excited to announce a project to revitalize the St. Roch exhibit.
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