Project Benefits

Learn about the benefits of the Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project.

Safety and security

The new terminal will comply with all the required safety and pre-clearance border control measures under the Canada-US Land, Rail, Marine, and Air Transport Preclearance Agreement (LRMA)
It will also maximize capacity to be flexible and adaptable to future changes in security and user requirements

International gateway for goods, services, and passengers that drives the regional, provincial, and national economies
Anticipated to support $257 million in visitor spending and 3,200 jobs a year in 20 years

More than 680,000 passengers travelled through the Belleville Terminal in 2019 and they spent approximately $174 million in the Greater Victoria Region, which generated $268 million in provincial economic output and $155 million in provincial gross domestic product (GDP)
Belleville Terminal generates 220,000 overnight visitors and sells over 16,00 vacation packages annually to their passengers, all of which are provided by local businesses in Victoria

The Province is working collaboratively with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations to identify opportunities to showcase the cultural and geographical significance of the project’s location in Victoria’s Inner Harbour
The project will support short and long-term economic development opportunities for Indigenous groups

Incorporate the highest energy efficiency standards and resiliency standards for a changing climate
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate site contamination, and integrate renewable materials into its design
Grow the skilled labour workforce through apprenticeships and skills training, including employment opportunities for Indigenous peoples, women and underrepresented groups
Implement GBA+ and barrier-free accessibility principles to provide a safe, equitable, and accessible transportation facility with strong community presence and accessible multimodal connections