Category Archives: Nanaimo

Dungeness Crab

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Dungeness Crab statue in Maffeo Sutton Park The 3.9 meter by 3.0 meter crab was carved from a single red cedar tree, using a chain saw and power tools. After being coated with fiberglass, it was sanded to bring out … Continue reading →

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C-GLCP

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

C-GLCP, Harbour Air 1961 Dehavilland DHC-3 in the Nanaimo inner harbour

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Frank Ney

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Admiral of the Fleet Frank Ney was the mayor of Nanaimo from 1967-1984 and 1986-1990. He was known for his outgoing personality, and his habit of attending civic events dressed up like a pirate. He had a central role in … Continue reading →

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Strait Hunter

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Katherine

Strait Hunter in Nanaimo The R/V Strait Hunter is a survey and research platform owned and operated by McGregor Geoscience. The ship is currently conducting seabed mapping for proposed LNG marine pipeline routes near Prince Rupert. Constructed: 1972, Martin Jansen … Continue reading →

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Helijet Nanaimo

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo My grandfather worked in the saw mill in the background – that would have been back in the early 70’s…

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C-GHJW

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

  C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo Built: 1980, Sikorsky Aircraft United Technology Maximum Take-Off Weight: 4762 kg Crew: 1-2 Passengers: 12/13 Propulsion: 2 x 650  shp Allison 250-C30S (Arriel 1S) Turboshaft Engines Maximum  Cruise Speed: 287 km/h … Continue reading →

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C-GHJW

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Katherine

C-GHJW, a Helijet 1980 Sikorsky S-76A in Nanaimo

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Nanaimo – where a mill once was

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Katherine

In 1951 George William Dorman and his brother Fred opened their Brechin sawmill at Departure Bay near the B.C. Ferry terminal in 1951. In 1957 George started a  small chipper mill on Stewart Avenue, a neighbouring property owned by one … Continue reading →

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Queen of Cowichan – a foggy day

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Katherine

The Queen of Cowichan at the BC Ferries terminal in Departure Bay The Queen of Cowichan is one of the five double-ended, roll-on/roll-off C-Class ferries (also known as Cowichan Class) ferries built by BC Ferries between 1976 and 1981. The … Continue reading →

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Queen of Oak Bay – a foggy day

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Katherine

BC Ferries Queen of Oak Bay approaching the Departure Bay terminal on a foggy day

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