Nanaimo Bastion - Vancouver island - Canada
Posted by: 
superstein
N 49° 10.042 W 123° 56.148
10U E 431783 N 5446482
Two peaces of atillery in a park close to the Nanaimo Museum.
Waymark Code: WM12GBJ
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 05/23/2020
Views: 5
The Bastion is a local historic landmark managed by the Nanaimo Museum. Open for the summer season (May - Sep), it doubles as a historical exhibit and a tourist information kiosk. Don't miss the daily noon cannon firings right outside from May long weekend until Labour Day! Tours are available by appointment only year-round. For more information and a brief history of the Bastion please visit our website."
Where is this artillery located?: Park
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1852
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1986
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.