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  BC Ferry: Nanaimo - Departure Bay, British Columbia, Canada
BC Ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between Nanaimo (Departure Bay Ferry Terminal) and Horseshoe Bay north of Vancouver.
Departure Bay is located 4 km north of downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Horseshoe Bay is located 25 km northwest of downtown Vancouver on the mainland.
www.vancouverisland.com /transport/details.asp?id=16   (173 words)

  
  British Columbia provincial highway 1 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
British Columbia provincial highway 1 is the B.C. section of the Trans-Canada Highway.
Highway 1 on the Island was shortened to terminate in the downtown core of the city of Nanaimo in 1953, with the section north of Nanaimo being re-numbered 19.
When the ferry route between Departure Bay in Nanaimo and Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver was taken over by BC Ferries in 1961, Highway 1 on the Island was extended to the Departure Bay ferry dock.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Columbia_provincial_highway_1   (1742 words)

  
 TSB Reports - Marine - M92W1057
At Departure Bay, the single upper ramp loading facility generally results in the final vehicle being loaded on the upper deck.
While the ferry is alongside the berth, the master is positioned on the bridge and engaged in monitoring the overall safety of the vessel.
Generally, as the single upper ramp loading facility at Departure Bay results in the final vehicle being loaded on the upper deck, the completion of loading on the upper deck then triggers the clearance procedures.
www.tsb.gc.ca /en/reports/marine/earlier/m92w1057/m92w1057.asp   (6715 words)

  
 Numbered Highways in BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
By 1973, the highway was extended from the ferry dock at Galena Bay (across Upper Arrow Lake from Shelter Bay) to a junction with Highway 6 at Nakusp.
All three highways pass through British Columbia, but none are accessible directly from other highways in BC, and must be reached by road from the Yukon, or by ferry from Alaska (in the case of the latter two highways, which are also not accessible by road from within Alaska).
Highway 17: The Patricia Bay Highway is a freeway for roughly 8 km (5 miles) in Saanich, the largest municipality in the Victoria region.
free.hostdepartment.com /s/sewing/highways.html   (14730 words)

  
 TSB Reports - Marine - M92W1057
At Departure Bay, the single upper ramp loading facility generally results in the final vehicle being loaded on the upper deck.
Shortly thereafter, one of the two seamen proceeded to the bow to take up his departure duties, while the other, who was in charge and now alone, was busy rearranging vehicles on the upper deck to make room for the balance of the traffic.
Generally, as the single upper ramp loading facility at Departure Bay results in the final vehicle being loaded on the upper deck, the completion of loading on the upper deck then triggers the clearance procedures.
bst.gc.ca /en/reports/marine/earlier/m92w1057/m92w1057.asp?print_view=1   (6715 words)

  
 Alaska Cruises: British Columbia & Southeast Alaska - Small Ship Cruises   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
We'll follow a flexible and leisurely itinerary along the coast of British Columbia and travel through the Inside Passage, where we'll probe the backwaters of fjords that rival their Norwegian counterparts for pristine waters and mountain views.
Hartley Bay, British Columbia - Arrive this afternoon in the village of Hartley Bay, inhabited by descendants of the Kitka’ata tribe.
In Rudyerd Bay — a 10-mile-deep fjord — the Yorktown Clipper is in her element, nosing in and out of the contours of the shoreline.
www.sunstonetours.com /alaska/itins/cc_britishcolumbiasealaska.asp   (1506 words)

  
 Delgamuukw v. British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The development of agriculture, forestry, mining and hydroelectric power, the general economic development of the interior of British Columbia, protection of the environment or endangered species, and the building of infrastructure and the settlement of foreign populations to support those aims, are objectives consistent with this purpose.
The general economic development of the interior of British Columbia, through agriculture, mining, forestry and hydroelectric power, as well as the related building of infrastructure and settlement of foreign populations, are valid legislative objectives that, in principle, satisfy the first part of the justification analysis.
He was satisfied that at the date of British sovereignty, the appellants' ancestors were living in their villages on the great rivers, in a form of communal society.
www.lexum.umontreal.ca /csc-scc/en/pub/1997/vol3/html/1997scr3_1010.html   (17648 words)

  
 Langdale, British Columbia, Canada
Today, Langdale is the BC Ferry terminal linking Highway 99 at Horseshoe Bay (Vancouver) to Highway 101, the main route connecting communities on the Sechelt and Malaspina Peninsulas of the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia.
The 87-mile (139-km) stretch of Highway 101 between Langdale and Lund is the final leg of the world's longest highway, the Pan-American (also named Highway 101 in parts of the United States and Canada), which stretches 9,312 miles (15,020 km) from Castro on Chile's south coast to Lund on BC's Sunshine Coast.
Horseshoe Bay is best known for its BC Ferry terminal, serving Snug Cove on Bowen Island, Langdale on the Sunshine Coast, and Departure Bay in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns/?townID=8   (1152 words)

  
 Interview with Teachers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Departure Bay Elementary School was the most affluent school in Nanaimo at the time.
Departure Bay Elementary School was a six-room school accommodating six grades.
As well, the health of the students was cared for by a Public Health nurse who visited Departure Bay school fairly regularly.
www.mala.bc.ca /www/history/Sixties/teacher.htm   (1823 words)

  
 Hattrick - Huskies - Departure Bay Rovers
Fans of both teams had been eagerly awaiting this British Columbia derby and were doing their best to outshout their opponents.
Departure's Xaime Soto was shown a yellow card after 60 minutes for slicing down an opponent.
Morale on the visitors' bench was greatly improved when their Jeremy Gootjes reduced the lead to make it 3 - 1 in the 62nd minute, after collecting a pass from the right.
www.hattrick.org /Common/matchDetails.asp?matchID=92551195   (364 words)

  
 Nanaimo News 1960 - 1964   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
School costs were rising at an alarming rate in British Columbia preceding 1960.
British Columbia had the most expensive school system in Canada and the provincial government thought it was unrealistic and impractical for them to assume full cost of this school system considering the economic conditions of the country.
British Columbia teachers were considering whether or not to take the final step towards full professional status.
www.mala.bc.ca /www/history/sixties/nannews.htm   (891 words)

  
 TransCanadaHighway.com British Columbia's Vancouver Island Ferries
These ferries are run by the Province of British Columbia as extension of the provincial highway network.
Departures from the Island are (from south to north) from Swartz Bay, Crofton, Chemainus, and Nanaimo.
There are several points to get to the various Gulf Islands (from south to north): Sidney connects to Sidney Island, or Washington State Ferries to their San Juan Islands.
www.transcanadahighway.com /BritishColumbia/Info-Ferries.htm   (912 words)

  
 fishing in British Columbia
This paper reviews the history of salmon farming in British Columbia and examines the major concerns that have led scientists and conservationists to question how the industry is regulated on Canada's West Coast.
Net Loss is a scientific examination of how the use of open netcages by the salmon aquaculture industry in British Columbia affects the nearshore marine environment, wild salmon stocks and coastal residents.
Almost all of British Columbia's streams, rivers, lakes, and sloughs hold trout at one time of the year or another.
www.bctop100.com /fishing.htm   (6076 words)

  
 now: horseshoe bay ferry   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Islands Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay Horseshoe Bay to Langdale Horseshoe Bay to Snug Cove...
www.sta-maria-levenhagen.de /horseshoe_bay_ferry.html   (336 words)

  
 Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia
Horseshoe Bay serves as a gateway community to adventure on British Columbia's Westcoast.
This very picturesque village is the West Coast ferry terminus for BC Ferries to Departure Bay in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, to Bowen Island and Langdale on the Sunshine Coast.
It serves as the ferry terminus for BC Ferries for Vancouver Island (Departure Bay), the Sunshine Coast (Langdale) and Bowen Island.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/vancouver/cities/horseshoe.htm   (225 words)

  
 Canada Gazette
Loading Site(s): Departure Bay, Nanaimo, British Columbia, at approximately 49°11.88' N, 123°56.85' W. Disposal Site(s): Departure Bay (Newcastle Island), Nanaimo, British Columbia, at approximately 49°11.88' N, 123°56.85' W, at a depth of not less than 30 m.
This notification must include the date on which the disposal occurred, the exact latitude and longitude of the disposal site, a description of how the position was determined and its estimated accuracy, and a measurement of the minimum depth over the sunken vessel.
The Permittee must ensure that all contractors involved in the disposal activity for which this permit is issued are made aware of its restrictions or conditions and of the possible consequences of any violation of these conditions.
canadagazette.gc.ca /partI/2005/20050101/html/notice-e.html   (843 words)

  
 Guided sea kayak tours to see gray whales in Canada's British Columbia wilderness.
British Columbia’s shore is a seemingly endless labyrinth of fjords, coves, and islands that range in size from Vancouver Island, the largest in North America, to tiny islets barely dry at high tide.
Our destination is Burnett Bay; a four-mile long expanse of sandy beach that is one of the most exceptionally beautiful places on the entire central coast of British Columbia.
Vancouver Island is reached via British Columbia Ferries from Vancouver (either Tsawwassen or Horseshoe Bay terminals) or, for those on the "grand tour of BC", from the northern town of Prince Rupert.
www.sea-quest-kayak.com /sea-kayaking-trips-kayak-tours-british-columbia-canada.htm   (2785 words)

  
 Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada
Located to the northwest of Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay is best known for its BC Ferry terminal, serving Snug Cove on Bowen Island, Langdale on the Sunshine Coast, and Departure Bay in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
The bedroom community of Horseshoe Bay is also the starting point of the intensely scenic Sea to Sky Highway (Highway 99), which winds through the Coast Mountains, from coastal rain forest at Horseshoe Bay, through Squamish, alongside Garibaldi Provincial Park, through the Resort town of Whistler and on to Pemberton and Lillooet.
Journey from the bustling urban centre of Vancouver, north along the serene magical coastline of British Columbia, across the majestic waters of the Strait of Georgia to Vancouver Island.
www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns/?townID=3978   (1418 words)

  
 Statewide Summary
Temperatures were close to normal by Ketchikan in the far south - close to the zone of trans Pacific westerlies - and 4 to 5ºF colder than normal in the north.
The precipitation near the Pacific coast came mainly as rain, and nearly all as snow near the deep valleys that reach inland to British Columbia.
After this, steadily colder temperatures caused ice to reform in northern Bristol Bay and down as far as 100 miles south of Nunivak Island.
climate.gi.alaska.edu /Statewide/departures.html   (1668 words)

  
 Crocodile Bay Lodge Costa Rica Sport Fishing
The prize, a 5-day trip for two to Crocodile Bay Resort, is non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.
Specific itinerary and departure dates subject to availability.
Employees of Crocodile Bay Resort and it's respective agencies are not eligible.
www.crocodilebay.com /contest.htm   (75 words)

  
 British Columbia Wildlife Watch - Viewing Opportunities by Region
The Kootenay Region occupies approximately 75,000 square kilometres in the southeast corner of British Columbia.
The Cariboo Region is laocated in the south central portion of British Columbia, extending from the Pacific Ocean to within 70 km of the Alberta border.
The Skeena Region occupies approximately 316,870 square kilometres in the northwestern corner of British Columbia.
www3.telus.net /driftwood/regions.htm   (781 words)

  
 The Alders Beach Resort | Merville | Vancouver Island | British Columbia | Canada |
The Alders Beach Resort is located in the village of Merville, British Columbia, on the east coast of Vancouver Island.
There is frequent ferry service on BC Ferries from the British Columbia mainland to Victoria or Nanaimo on Vancouver Island.
Crossing time from Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay is 1 hour 35 minutes, from Tsawwassen to Duke Point is 2 hours and from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay is 1 hour 35 minutes.
aldersbeachresort.com /gethere.html   (967 words)

  
 British Columbia Wildlife Watch - Boundary Bay Regional Park Bird Checklist
This checklist does not include sightings made from the Boundary Bay dyke between 17A Avenue and 112th Street, nor does it reflect all of the viewing opportunities of Boundary Bay, Mud Bay and Blackie Spit.
The Boundary Bay dyke was built in the 1970s by the Province of British Columbia to protect adjacent property from flooding.
GVRD Parks is testing this draft code of conduct for the Boundary Bay dyke and is seeking your input.
www3.telus.net /driftwood/boundbl.htm   (634 words)

  
 Hattrick - Departure Bay Rovers - Huskies
Some hard work on the right gave Departure a wonderful opportunity to level the score, and Xaime Soto stepped up to the challenge, netting the 1 - 1 goal.
Departure had a chance to take the lead on Anders Åhnén's dazzling drive up the left, but the opportunity fizzled away as his shot went just over the bar in the 45th minute.
Slack defending gave Departure a chance to take the lead in the 52nd minute, but Jeremy Gootjes's cross from the left flank was fumbled in front of the goal and easily dealt with by the opposition.
www.hattrick.org /Common/matchDetails.asp?matchID=92551190   (371 words)

  
 Islandlink - Bus service to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
It is proposed this service will be an extension of Islandlink's existing service from Departure Bay to Parksville and Qualicum Beach.
Departure Bay to Whiskey Creek $15.00, Port Alberni $17.50
Departure Bay - Nanoose - Parksville - French Creek - Qualicum Beach - Whiskey Creek - Port Alberni, and vice versa
www.islandlinkbus.com /application_new.asp?formID=11   (390 words)

  
 British Columbia Fishing charters - Coastal Wilderness Adventures - Campbell River, Vancouver Island, Canada
The city of Vancouver, is on the mainland coast of British Columbia.
The Horseshoe Bay terminal is located on the north side of Vancouver, and is best if you want to see Vancouver.
From Departure Bay it is an approximate 1 hour and 30 minutes drive to Campbell River on the Inland Island Hwy (19) north.
www.coastwild.com /travel.htm   (421 words)

  
 Vancouver Island British Columbia - BC Ferries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Ferries to and from Horseshoe Bay continue to operate from Departure Bay in Nanaimo every 2 hours with a 1 hour 35 minute crossing time.
British Columbia's Ministry of Transportation and Highways has been working hard to improve the flow of traffic at several key points on Vancouver Island.
The most significant changes are the openings of three sections of highway: the Nanaimo Parkway, a 21 kilometer expressway that skirts the western edge of Nanaimo; the Inland Island Highway, a 45 kilometer stretch running from just south of Parksville to just south of Courtenay and the Campbell River Bypass.
www.soldonqualicum.com /mapvan2.htm   (182 words)

  
 Questions, Bed and Breakfast, B B, Accommodations, Lodging, Nanaimo, BC, Vancouver Island
We are three (3) minutes from the BC Ferry at Departure Bay and yes, you could walk this easily in ten (10) minutes.
The City is located on the east side of Vancouver Island, 48.3 km (30 miles, 26.1 nautical miles) west of Vancouver and 113 km (70 miles) north of Victoria, the capital of British Columbia.
There are two Ferry Terminals, one departing from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver and arriving at Departure Bay, Nanaimo the second departing from Tsawwassen and arriving at Duke Point at the south end of Nanaimo.
www.ferrysidebb.com /faq_bed_and_breakfast_b_b_accommodations_nanaimo.htm   (285 words)

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