Tag Archives: Nanaimo

An Island view

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

Newcastle Island and Protection Island beyond Swy-a-Lana Lagoon

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Pacific Star

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Pacific Star at Cameron Island Marina in Nanaimo Built: 1968, Thames Boat Works, Bowser Material: Wood Length (m): 13.41 Breadth (m): 3.99 Depth (m): 1.95 Gross Tonnage (t): 24.50 Net Tonnage (t): 16.97 Engine: 170 HP diesel Propulsion: Single Screw … Continue reading →

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Polar Bear

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Katherine

Polar Bear at Cameron Island Marina, Nanaimo Built: 2008, Aleutian Yachts, Tacoma Material: Steel Length: 31.09 m Breadth: 8.53 m Draught: 1.98m Engines: 2x 700 HP Caterpillar 3406E diesel Propellers: 2 x Fishmaster, 4 blades Cruise Speed: 11 knots Top … Continue reading →

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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 →