Vancouver Harbour Live Cam

History

Vancouver Harbour, often called Burrard Inlet, is one of the most historically and economically significant ports on Canada’s west coast. The harbour’s history stretches back thousands of years, as it served as a central trading area for Indigenous peoples such as the Coast Salish nations, including the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh tribes. These groups relied on the abundant resources provided by the Pacific Ocean, such as salmon, shellfish, and other marine life, and used the inlet as a major point of trade and cultural exchange long before European contact.