Tag Archives: Nanaimo

The big picture – Millstone Trail

You can get  nice views of the marinas in Nanaimo from the Millstone Trail, adjacent to Maffeo Sutton Park. But sometimes you need to look at the big picture…

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Nanaimo – Not your normal view

The highway bridge over the Millstream (Millstone) River just north of Nanaimo was named after Canada’s 14th Prime Minister Lester B. “Mike” Pearson. Millstone Trail in Nanaimo, underneath the Trans Canada Highway

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The Trillium

A Trillium in Colliery Dam Park – Nanaimo

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The mapping class

Mapping class at Colliery Dam Park – Nanaimo

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C-GLCP

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

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Frank Ney

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

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

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

  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

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

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