Did you know...
- IKEA is one of the largest retailers in the world with more than 800 million annual customers
- IKEA operates more than 450 stores worldwide
- IKEA depends on the Port of Vancouver for some of its merchandise
Join us on this behind-the-scenes tour of IKEA's 330,000 square foot customer distribution centre to see how IKEA fulfils online orders. As one of the world's largest retail chains, IKEA depends upon its network of stores and distribution centres to meet customer demand in a timely, cost efficient and environmentally responsible way.
On this tour, our IKEA hosts will walk us through its massive Vancouver Customer Distribution Centre which is located on land owned by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. This distribution centre is a warehouse and distribution hub for the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Alberta and Northwest Territories. You will witness firsthand how IKEA products are received, organized, re-packaged and sent out for delivery. This tour will allow participants to see IKEA's operations like never before with special attention paid to daily operations, adoption of technology, strategic initiatives and company culture.
IMPORTANT //PLEASE READ
- For safety reasons, you must wear closed toe shoes to participate. No open toe shoes such as sandals, slides, slippers or flipflops are permitted. IKEA will not allow you to participate if you are not wearing appropriate footwear.
- This tour will require you to walk long distances with no opportunity to sit down. This tour is not recommended for anyone who has difficulty walking and/or standing for an hour.
- This tour takes place in a warehouse, not an IKEA store.
Tour dates:
- Friday, March 8, 2024
- Friday, April 12, 2024
- More dates to come...
Tour time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
About the tour:
- All tours begin and end at the Port of Vancouver Delta Community Office in Ladner.
- This tour is designed for ages 10 and older who can walk long distances.
- The tour is two hours and runs rain or shine.
- Please arrive 20 minutes before the tour. The tour leaves promptly at 10:00 a.m.
- The tour requires a lot of walking and no opportunity to sit down for one hour.
- Closed toe footwear is mandatory. See importance notice above.
- If a tour is fully booked, please join the wait list. There are often cancellations.
- If you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can give your seat to someone on the waiting list.
Before you register: Our tours are very popular. Please register when you're 99% certain you can attend. This helps to eliminate no-shows and last-minute cancellations.
To learn more about the Port of Vancouver, visit www.portvancouver.com
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