Nanaimo Bastion

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. Nanaimo Bastion History of 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. Location: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Maps & Images Lat: 49.167069 Long: -123.935658 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: Hudson's Bay Company Hudson's Bay Company Forts Sources: Links: North American Forts - Nanaimo Bastion Wikipedia - Nanaimo Bastion Canada's Historic Places - Bastion Visited: 4 Jun 2014 Nanaimo Bastion Picture Gallery Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!