Oyster Shucking Plant - Delta, BC
Posted by: 
Dunbar Loop
N 49° 05.034 W 122° 54.750
10U E 506389 N 5436786
From 1884 until 1961 Boundary and Mud bays produced over 50% of British Columbia's oyster harvest. With pollution, the industry of the bays has ceased and only this sign reminds people of the industry.
Waymark Code: WM15TCM
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/23/2022
Views: 3
Today, Boundary and Mud bays are part of the Boundary Bay Wildlife Management Area, a vast 11,470 hectares | 28343 acres wildlife protection area. However, from 1884 until 1961 these bays produce a vast amount of oysters for eating. In terms of the province, the oyster harvest here represented over 50% of the provincial total.
The oyster industry in the bays shut down in 1961 due to pollution and encroaching urbanization.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Type of Sign: Other
Describe the parking that is available nearby: On-street parking
What Agency placed the marker?: City of Delta
|
Visit Instructions:
When entering a new log for visiting a waymark please provide a picture of your visit to the location and if you have an interesting alternate area or sign photo include that.
Please include any thoughts or historic information about the area that the marker may represent.