Monthly Archives: September 2016

St Jean’s Cannery

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Katherine

I remember visiting St Jean’s Cannery way back when it was a very young and much smaller business – it’s come a long way since it was founded in 1961 by Armand St. Jean. I’m pretty certain that the cannery … Continue reading →

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Chase River

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Katherine

Looking out from Chase River, past the log booming grounds and to the cargo ships anchored off Nanaimo.  This has always been an industrial area, and an important factor in the forestry economy of Vancouver Island.

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Nanaimo River Highway 1 bridges

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Katherine

The Highway 1 bridges over the Nanaimo River

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 88.6 Northwest Bay Road (Bryn)

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

      The E&N crossing at Northwest Bay Road There was a station and a 1434 foot siding at Bryn – all that remains now is the sign

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 101.88 Beach Road

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N crossing at Beach Road

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 101.87 Qualicum Station

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N station in Qualicum

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 86.68 Nanoose Station Road

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N crossing at Nanoose Station Road There really is not much to see at this crossing, but it is a piece of Vancouver Island history and was once an important stop for rail passengers.

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Milepost 88

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

The milepost for mile 88 – near Powder Point Road

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 81.1 Ware Road crossing

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N crossing at Ware Road

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 113.20 Nile Creek

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N bridge over Nile Creek

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