Building Info
Belleville Terminal
New wharf, facilities and terminal building for US ferry services - project cost: $416 million
Demolition of existing Clipper terminal infrastructure and replacement of ageing wharf facilities
Construction of a new pre-clearance terminal building with modern border security standards
Construction of a new commercial goods processing facility
Developer
Architect
To be determined
Context
Belleville Terminal is the largest western marine international border crossing in North America
City of Victoria Development Tracker
Status
January 2026: Under construction - update in January 12, 2026 Times Colonist story:
"In December, construction crews started driving the first of the required 320 piles needed for the foundation of the new Belleville Street ferry terminal and wharf structures. So far, the project has installed safety perimeter fencing, disconnected major utilities and completed demolition of the Clipper ferry wharf, terminal and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection office building. The pile driving is expected to be completed next year."
The final design of terminal building in expected to be revealed before the end of 2026. The October 2025 update from Project Website:
“Work in Progress (Ongoing) Demolition: Removal of existing concrete wharf panels and timber piles. Terminal structures being disassembled and removed, with on-site sorting and recycling of materials to reduce waste and meet LEED certification requirements. Monitoring: Vibration and sound levels are being monitored in real time to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Upcoming Site Work (October to December 2025) Improved Access: Widening and paving the site entrance to support future construction activities. Site Offices: Additional trailers will be installed to accommodate workforce on site. This is expected to close the north sidewalk on Belleville Street in front of the construction site. Continued Demolition: Ongoing removal of the existing Clipper Terminal Building. Dredging: Scheduled to begin this fall/winter to remove contaminated soils.”
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