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Cruise ship boom brings prosperity and pressure to Vancouver Island

  • In 2025, Victoria is projected to welcome a record-breaking 1.2 million cruise visitors, following nearly one million in 2024, according to the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority .
  • Almost one million cruise passengers visited Victoria in 2024, generating over $214 million in direct economic impact, as noted by the GVHA.
  • Environmental advocates raised concerns about cruise ship pollution, with Anna Barford stating, 'Cruise travel is incredibly polluting.'
  • Calls for more sustainable tourism practices are rising, with residents advocating for limits on cruise visits due to environmental concerns, highlighted by Anna Barford, Canada shipping campaigner for Stand.earth.
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Cruise ship boom brings prosperity and pressure to Vancouver Island

As cruise tourism surges on the Island, communities navigate the trade-offs between economic revival and environmental responsibility.

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North Island Gazette broke the news in Port Hardy, Canada on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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