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The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a not-for-profit corporation operating in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was created in 2002 to own and operate several marine and upland properties in Victoria Harbour on their divestiture from the Government of Canada. GVHA owns and operates the Ogden Point deep-sea terminal, which is visited by more than 200 cruise ships with totaling over 600,000 passengers ships each summer.〔(Gondola system proposed for central Victoria ). ''Vancouver Sun''〕 The authority also operates Fisherman’s Wharf, several marinas,〔(Coho ferry crash leaves Greater Victoria Harbour Authority juggling dock space - Victoria News )〕 the Lower Causeway〔(Harbour Authority Rethinks Boot - Monday Magazine )〕 and Ship Point luxury yacht facility in Victoria’s Inner Harbour. In 2013, the GVHA took over operation of the Inner Harbour Airport as well.〔(Greater Victoria Harbour Authority could land harbour airport - ''Victoria News'' )〕〔("Greater Victoria Harbour Authority buys Hyack Air facilities in Inner Harbour" ). ''Victoria News''〕 The GVHA also operates a system of shuttle buses and occasionally marine launches to transport visitors around the Victoria coastal area.〔(Ogden Point marine shuttle designed to ease road woes - Sports - Times Colonist )〕 The Authority serves several purposes. As well as efficient administration of divested former federal properties, it provides an opportunity for First Nations to have a say and to participate in the harbour economy.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs/ports-annualreport0405-289.htm )〕 The GVHA also promotes sustainable environmental practices on water and foreshore.〔 In 2011 the authority joined Green Marine, an organization which promotes environmental awareness in the shipping industry. 〔("Greater Victoria Harbour Authority joins Green Marine" | ''BC Shipping News'' )〕 The harbour authority was represents the interests of several municipalities, organizations and First Nations.〔(Greater Victoria Harbour Authority all smiles as annual report released - Victoria News )〕 Member agencies of the harbour authority board are: * City of Victoria * Township of Esquimalt * Capital Regional District * Esquimalt Nation * Songhees Nation * Tourism Victoria * Provincial Capital Commission * Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce * Victoria/Esquimalt Harbour Society〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://victoriaharbour.org/a_constitution.php )〕 In 2012 the Authority released a study showing that the cruise industry adds $49 million directly to the Vancouver port area economy, as well as creating over 300 jobs.〔(Victoria cruise industry generates nearly $100 million to regional economy: study - BC Local News )〕 == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Greater Victoria Harbour Authority」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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