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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1853-1862) - A [[Hudson's Bay Company]] bastion first established in 1853 at present day Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Abandoned in 1862. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1853-1862) - A [[Hudson's Bay Company]] bastion first established in 1853 at present day Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Abandoned in 1862. | ||
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== History of Fort Nanaimo Bastion == | == History of Fort Nanaimo Bastion == | ||
Established by the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] in 1853 as an octagonal three story bastion. Used as an office, arsenal and storage area as well as a safe haven for company personnel and settlers during periods of conflict. | Established by the [[Hudson's Bay Company]] in 1853 as an octagonal three story bastion. Used as an office, arsenal and storage area as well as a safe haven for company personnel and settlers during periods of conflict. | ||
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Nanaimo Bastion (1853-1862) - A Hudson's Bay Company bastion first established in 1853 at present day Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Abandoned in 1862.
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History of Fort Nanaimo Bastion
Established by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1853 as an octagonal three story bastion. Used as an office, arsenal and storage area as well as a safe haven for company personnel and settlers during periods of conflict.
The Hudson's bay Company sold the post in 1862 to a coal mining company.
Current Status
Well preserved bastion in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Moved from the original location across the street. Preserved and restored.
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Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Maps & Images Lat: 49.167069 Long: -123.935658 |
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- North American Forts - Nanaimo Bastion
- Wikipedia - Nanaimo Bastion
- Canada's Historic Places - Bastion]
Visited: 4 Jun 2014
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