Tag Archives: Nanaimo Bastion

Passion for the Bastion Fundraiser

Posted on May 19, 2010 by admin

Talk about getting a great big bang for your buck! As part of its fund raising campaign, Passion for the Bastion, the Nanaimo Museum is planning an event called the Cannon Art Affair on Sunday, May 23rd at 8 pm … Continue reading →

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Historic Settlers of Nanaimo Ceremony – Nov 27

Posted on November 26, 2009 by admin

Tomorrow – Friday Nov 27 at 11 am at the Nanaimo Bastion, the descendants of the original Princess Royal settlers will gather for a ceremony outside. Everyone is welcome to attend. You can learn more about these early newcomers to … Continue reading →

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Standing on Guard – Nanaimo Bastion

Posted on November 18, 2009 by admin

Looking over the harbour is the Nanaimo Bastion - They used a French-Canadian construction method called “poteau-sur-sole”. The advantage of this technique was its strength which allowed the use of logs that varied in thickness. The Bastion was originally thirty-six … Continue reading →