Deep Bay, British Columbia
Deep Bay is an unincorporated area on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada across Baynes Sound[1][2] from Denman Island which has a government marina in a naturally protected harbour. It is situated on Highway 19A north of Qualicum Beach between Fanny Bay and Bowser.
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 Aerial view of Deep Bay Marina with Baynes Sound, Denman Island (Chrome Island Light off its tip) and Hornby Island in the background. | |
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| Coordinates: 49°27′55″N 124°43′36″W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | British Columbia |
| Regional district | Nanaimo |
| Area code(s) | 250, 778 |
The June 23, 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake shocked the Strait of Georgia region, causing the bottom of Deep Bay to sink between 2.7 m (9 ft) and 25.6 m (84 ft).
Deep Bay is the home of the Deep Bay Marine Field Station.
The Island Rail Corridor passes through the area.
External links
- Deep Bay Harbour Authority web site
- Aerial Photo of Deep Bay Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Accessed October 23, 2011
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