Category Archives: Nanaimo

CCGS Bartlett

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Katherine

CCGS Bartlett in Nanaimo CCGS Bartlett is a Provo Wallis Class Marine service vessel and navigational aid tender. She is named after Newfoundland seaman and Arctic mariner Captain Robert Bartlett.   Built:  1969, Marine Industries Ltee., Tracy, Quebec Modernized: 1988, … Continue reading →

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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 80.20 Aulds Road crossing

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N crossing at Aulds Road

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E&N Victoria Subdivision – Mile 79.10 Doumont Road bridge

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Katherine

The E&N bridge at Doumont Road Above, looking north, and below looking south The the view from the top of the bridge – I don’t usually post this type of view as it can be boring, but in this case … Continue reading →

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Doumont Road overpass

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Katherine

The Highway 19 “Nanaimo Parkway” overpass at Doumont Road

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C-GVNL

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

C-GVNL a Harbour Air 1956 Dehavilland DHC-3 float plane in Nanaimo

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C-GUTW

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

C-GUTW a Harbour Air 1960 Dehavilland DHC-3 float plane in Nanaimo

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Cassidy Inn and Pub

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Katherine

The run down and condemned Cassidy Inn – May 2016 While the exact age of the Cassidu Inn is uncertain and The Nanaimo Regional District estimates that it was built before 1910, it is certain that the building was used … Continue reading →

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