Category Archives: Nanaimo

BC Ferries – Departure Bay

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Early morning work at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay

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Jack Point

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Jack Point Park is located off, and parallels Highway 19, near the Duke Point ferry terminal. The trails wind along a typical sandstone coast line, and offer some great views of Nanaimo. Looking southwest toward South Wellington Looking northwest toward … Continue reading →

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Nanaimo – Pacific Biological Station

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Biological Station The Pacific Biological Station is the oldest fisheries research center on the Pacific coast. PBS was established in 1908 and is the principal centre for fisheries research on the West Coast. There is a 200-lineal-foot wharf used … Continue reading →

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Western Forest Products – Duke Point

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Katherine

The Western Forest Products sawmill at Duke Point

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BC Ferries – Coastal Renaissance

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Katherine

Early morning view of Coastal Renaissance in Departure Bay

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BC Ferries – Coastal Renaissance

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Katherine

Coastal Renaissance at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay

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A busy harbour – Nanaimo

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

A busy day on and above the Nanaimo Harbour

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MV Quinsam

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Quinsam in Nanaimo

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MV Quinsam

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

BC Ferries MV Quinsam heading past Protection Island enroute Gabriola Island

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Magpie SW

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Katherine

Magpie SW loading logs in Nanaimo A harbour tug and a dozer boat move logs into place for loading onto the bulk carrier Magpie SW at the Nanaimo Assembly Wharf. Ironically, this is less than 400 metres from the now … Continue reading →

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