Update: 3:05 p.m., May 11
The evacuation of Waterfront Station occurred after police received threats Sunday morning about a potential attack, police tell V.I.A.
"A 911 call was received from an unknown person which involved threats of an explosive device at Waterfront SkyTrain Station in Vancouver," reads an email from the transit police. "Officers from Metro Vancouver Transit Police and the Vancouver Police Department arrived on scene and, out of an abundance of caution, immediately evacuated the station."
Two police dogs were called in the search the station and area, but nothing was turned up. A Vancouver Police Department drone was also used during the search, but nothing was found.
"We believe that this is a 'swatting' style incident and there is no current threat to public safety at this time," state the transit police.
While the search at the station is over, a police investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Update: 1:40 p.m., May 11
In a message to Vancouver is Awesome TransLink says Waterfront station has returned to regular operations.
Original story: 1:15 p.m., May 11
The Metro Vancouver Transit Police have evacuated Waterfront Station due to a police incident.
"Please try to avoid Waterfront Station. Transit Police is working hard with our partners to resolve the situation quickly and safely," reads a post by the transit police on Twitter/X from 11:30 a.m.
Please try to avoid Waterfront Station. Transit Police is working hard with our partners to resolve the situation quickly and safely. Thank you for your understanding. https://t.co/tNbFlxnkWW
— Metro Vancouver Transit Police (@TransitPolice) May 11, 2025
An earlier post announced Waterfront Station is closed for all SeaBus and SkyTrain services.
"Expect delays. [A] bus bridge has been requested to assist between Lonsdale Quay/Waterfront/Burrard Station," read the earlier post.
Police have not provided any more details on what the incident is, or was, at the station.
V.I.A. has reached out to Vancouver police departments for more details.
