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'''Nanoose Bay''' is a community of about 5,000 people in the [[Canada|Canadian]] province of [[British Columbia]]. It is located between [[Nanaimo]] and [[Parksville, British Columbia|Parksville]] on the [[Strait of Georgia]] in the [[Regional District of Nanaimo]], on the east coast of [[Vancouver Island]]. The town is named after a [[First Nations]] band related to the Nanaimo First Nations. The Schooner Cove Marina with 400 [[Berth (moorings)|berth]]s is a destination for boaters from throughout the Pacific Northwest. |
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'''Nanoose Bay''' is a community on the east coast of southern [[Vancouver Island]], British Columbia, Canada.<ref>{{BCGNIS|35922| Nanoose Bay (community)}}</ref> The location off [[British Columbia Highway 19|BC Highway 19]] is by road about {{convert|26|km|mi|0}} north of [[Nanaimo]], and {{convert|16|km|mi|0}} south of [[Parksville, British Columbia|Parksville]]. |
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==Name origin== |
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The [[CFMETR, Nanoose Bay|Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range (CFMETR)]], a joint Canadian-American testing facility for [[torpedo]]es and other maritime warfare and listening equipment, has operated out of Nanoose Bay since 1965. There was a protest camp set up along the highway during the 1970s and 1980s protesting the CFMETR. |
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In 1862, John Enos (Joao Ignacio) became the first European settler on the Nanoose Bay Peninsula.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://portuguesepioneersofbc.blogspot.com/2011/08/john-enos-of-nanoose-bay-from-luistania.html | title=John Enos of Nanoose Bay | website=www.blogspot.com}}</ref><ref name=GTVI>{{cite book|last1=Paterson |first1=T.W. | last2=Basque |first2=G. |page=47|title=Ghost Towns & Mining Camps of Vancouver Island |publisher=Sunfire Publications |year=1999|isbn=1-895811-80-5}}</ref> The bay was spelled Noonooa on an 1864 map.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.raremaps.com/gallery/detail/64509/the-provinces-of-british-columbia-vancouver-island-with-po-arrowsmith | title=Pacific Northwest map, 1864 | website=www.raremaps.com}}</ref> The current anglicized spelling was adopted by the early 1870s.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://open.library.ubc.ca/collections/bcbooks/items/1.0221895#p104z-5r0f:%22Nanoose%20Bay%22 |page=105 (75) |title=First Victoria Directory 5th Issue, 1874 |website=www.library.ubc.ca}}</ref> |
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The [[Nanoose First Nation]] called the peninsula Berry Point. In the early 1800s, a rival tribe massacred many members, who were berry picking. A child survivor was later known as "Nanoose Bob".<ref name="GTVI" /><ref name=BYC>{{Cite web | url=http://www.travelinbc.com/blog/vancouver-island/oceanside/brickyard-cove-water-park-nanoose-bay |title=Brickyard Cove Water Park Nanoose Bay |website=www.travelinbc.com}}</ref> |
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The ghost town of [[Red Gap, British Columbia|Red Gap]], which was the site of the Straits Lumber Mill from 1912 to 1942, is nearby. |
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==Nanoose Bay settlement== |
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The Nanoose Bay community was formerly called Arlington after the Arlington Hotel, the post office name from 1906,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/postal-heritage-philately/post-offices-postmasters/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=27925& | title=Arlington Hotel post office | website=www.bac-lac.gc.ca}}</ref> until adopting Nanoose Bay in 1916.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/postal-heritage-philately/post-offices-postmasters/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=28095& | title=Nanoose Bay post office | website=www.bac-lac.gc.ca}}</ref> |
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In 1957, Yvonne and John Ruggles opened a store on the hill in the [[Qualicum National Wildlife Area]].<ref name="PQB" /> The modern retail and commercial centre on Collins Cres was called the Red Gap Centre, but nowadays only the supermarket appears to bear that descriptor. A firehall, library, and elementary school exist. |
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==Railway== |
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Around 1910, the Nanoose Bay train station opened,<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://archive.org/stream/dailycolonist53357uvic#page/n13/mode/1up | page=14 | title=Daily Colonist, 1 Feb 1911 | website=www.archive.org}}</ref> and was a flag stop when [[Victoria–Courtenay train|Via Rail on Vancouver Island]] ceased in 2011. Adjacent stops were about {{convert|18|km|mi|0}} south to [[Wellington, British Columbia|Wellington]], and {{convert|11|km|mi|0}} north to Parksville.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.scribd.com/document/53640598/VIA-Rail-2011-Timetable | page=27 (50) | title=2011 Timetable |website=www.scribd.com}}</ref> At the railway crossing on Nanoose Beach Rd,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.viarail.ca/en/explore-our-destinations/stations/rockies-and-pacific/nanoose-bay | title=Nanoose Bay Train Station |website=www.viarail.ca}}</ref> not even a signpost marked the flag stop location in its final years.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/@49.2625616,-124.1927938,3a,90y,90h,85.54t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sL82nJCcWov62jCVB-dGRGA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 |title=Nanoose Bay flag stop, 2009 |website=www.google.com}}</ref> |
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==Neighbouring settlements== |
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[[Image:Nanoosebaykjfmartin.JPG|thumb|right|250px|View of Nanoose Bay from Notch Hill]] |
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Along NW Bay Rd, was the community of Brynmarl (south of Sanders Rd intersection), which had a post office (1886–1935),<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/postal-heritage-philately/post-offices-postmasters/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=27677& | title=Brynmarl post office | website=www.bac-lac.gc.ca}}</ref> stage stop, and train station.<ref name=PQB>{{Cite web | url=https://education.issuu.com/blackpress/docs/i20151020044554381/30 | title=PQB History, 20 Oct 2015 | website=www.issuu.com}}</ref> The Rocking Horse Pub lies among rural holdings. |
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In 1911, along today's Powder Point Rd, the peninsula was called "Powder Point" when the Giant Powder Company established a plant, community, and a {{convert|3|mi|km|adj=on|order=flip}} [[narrow gauge railway]] that connected the complex. In 1918, an explosion caused extensive damage, and the plant relocated in 1925.<ref name="GTVI" /><ref name="BYC" /> |
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Near the point, at Brickyard Cove, a brick plant existed in 1911. Clay came from the grounds of the present golf course. Bricks intertwine the roots of giant trees in Brickyard Park.<ref name="BYC" /> At Dolphin Beach, the Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina has 360 [[Berth (moorings)|berth]]s.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.boatersbluepages.com/Marinas/FairwindsSchoonerCoveMarina.html | title=Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina | website=www.boatersbluepages.com}}</ref> |
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The ghost town of [[Red Gap, British Columbia|Red Gap]], which was the site of the Straits Lumber Mill 1912–1942, is southeast along the highway. |
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==Military test range== |
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The [[CFMETR, Nanoose Bay|Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range (CFMETR)]] is in a restricted area at the wharf terminus of Powder Point Rd. The joint Canadian-American testing facility for [[torpedo]]es and other naval warfare and listening equipment has operated since 1965. During the 1970s and 1980s, a protest camp along the highway targeted the facility. |
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Revision as of 06:43, 23 January 2024
Nanoose Bay | |
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  Nanoose Bay Location of Nanoose Bay' in British Columbia  Nanoose Bay Nanoose Bay (British Columbia) | |
| Coordinates: 49°15′N 124°11′W / 49.250°N 124.183°W | |
| Land | Kanada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Nanaimo |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 5,919 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| Area codes | 250, 778, 236, & 672 |
Nanoose Bay is a community on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.[1] The location off BC Highway 19 is by road about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of Nanaimo, and 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Parksville.
Name origin
In 1862, John Enos (Joao Ignacio) became the first European settler on the Nanoose Bay Peninsula.[2][3] The bay was spelled Noonooa on an 1864 map.[4] The current anglicized spelling was adopted by the early 1870s.[5]
The Nanoose First Nation called the peninsula Berry Point. In the early 1800s, a rival tribe massacred many members, who were berry picking. A child survivor was later known as "Nanoose Bob".[3][6]
Nanoose Bay settlement
The Nanoose Bay community was formerly called Arlington after the Arlington Hotel, the post office name from 1906,[7] until adopting Nanoose Bay in 1916.[8]
In 1957, Yvonne and John Ruggles opened a store on the hill in the Qualicum National Wildlife Area.[9] The modern retail and commercial centre on Collins Cres was called the Red Gap Centre, but nowadays only the supermarket appears to bear that descriptor. A firehall, library, and elementary school exist.
Railway
Around 1910, the Nanoose Bay train station opened,[10] and was a flag stop when Via Rail on Vancouver Island ceased in 2011. Adjacent stops were about 18 kilometres (11 mi) south to Wellington, and 11 kilometres (7 mi) north to Parksville.[11] At the railway crossing on Nanoose Beach Rd,[12] not even a signpost marked the flag stop location in its final years.[13]
Neighbouring settlements
Along NW Bay Rd, was the community of Brynmarl (south of Sanders Rd intersection), which had a post office (1886–1935),[14] stage stop, and train station.[9] The Rocking Horse Pub lies among rural holdings.
In 1911, along today's Powder Point Rd, the peninsula was called "Powder Point" when the Giant Powder Company established a plant, community, and a 4.8-kilometre (3 mi) narrow gauge railway that connected the complex. In 1918, an explosion caused extensive damage, and the plant relocated in 1925.[3][6]
Near the point, at Brickyard Cove, a brick plant existed in 1911. Clay came from the grounds of the present golf course. Bricks intertwine the roots of giant trees in Brickyard Park.[6] At Dolphin Beach, the Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina has 360 berths.[15]
The ghost town of Red Gap, which was the site of the Straits Lumber Mill 1912–1942, is southeast along the highway.
Military test range
The Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental Test Range (CFMETR) is in a restricted area at the wharf terminus of Powder Point Rd. The joint Canadian-American testing facility for torpedoes and other naval warfare and listening equipment has operated since 1965. During the 1970s and 1980s, a protest camp along the highway targeted the facility.
References
- ^ "Nanoose Bay (community)". BC Geographical Names.
- ^ "John Enos of Nanoose Bay". www.blogspot.com.
- ^ a b c Paterson, T.W.; Basque, G. (1999). Ghost Towns & Mining Camps of Vancouver Island. Sunfire Publications. p. 47. ISBN 1-895811-80-5.
- ^ "Pacific Northwest map, 1864". www.raremaps.com.
- ^ "First Victoria Directory 5th Issue, 1874". www.library.ubc.ca. p. 105 (75).
- ^ a b c "Brickyard Cove Water Park Nanoose Bay". www.travelinbc.com.
- ^ "Arlington Hotel post office". www.bac-lac.gc.ca.
- ^ "Nanoose Bay post office". www.bac-lac.gc.ca.
- ^ a b "PQB History, 20 Oct 2015". www.issuu.com.
- ^ "Daily Colonist, 1 Feb 1911". www.archive.org. p. 14.
- ^ "2011 Timetable". www.scribd.com. p. 27 (50).
- ^ "Nanoose Bay Train Station". www.viarail.ca.
- ^ "Nanoose Bay flag stop, 2009". www.google.com.
- ^ "Brynmarl post office". www.bac-lac.gc.ca.
- ^ "Fairwinds Schooner Cove Marina". www.boatersbluepages.com.
External links
- "Nanoose Bay tourism information". www.VisitParksvilleQualicumBeach.com.