July 5, 2001: - Fraser River Port believes that, when it comes to BC’s mighty Fraser River, there are lots of things to celebrate! These include the river’s service as a major transportation corridor for commerce and its role in creating more than 6,000 local jobs. Festivals like FraserFest are a perfect opportunity to learn more about the ships and industry of the working river. That’s why Fraser River Port is pleased to announce its sponsorship of FraserFest 2001, July 13-15, 2001 at the Westminster Quay in New Westminster.

Join us at FraserFest 2001 for all kinds of family fun:

• Free Model Boat Building: Fraser River Port will be offering its free children’s boat-building workshops on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm at its tent at the west end of the festival site. Every child that completes a model boat will receive a certificate.
• Model Ships and Displays: Visitor’s to Fraser River Port’s tent will also find displays about the port and the ships of the river as well as model ships courtesy of the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
• Paddlewheeler Tours of the Harbour: Board the MV Native for a paddlewheeler tour of the harbour sponsored by Fraser River Port. Tickets can be bought during FraserFest with proceeds from the tours going to the Navy League Alumni Scholarship Fund and the Vancouver Maritime Museum’s children’s education programs.
• Photo Contest Display: Visitors can view photos entered into the Ships of Fraser River Port photo contest at the Fraser River Discovery Centre and cast a ballot for their favourites.