Historic site
The Bastion
10 locals recommend,
Location
98 Front St
Nanaimo, BC
Tips from locals
Local Museum located on Commercial Street, is a must for a 1st time visitor to our fine city. Loads of history, old photos and a great souvenir shop - Small donation for entry fee.
Our very own iconic building. Open during the holiday season and well worth a peek in.
www.nanaimomuseum.ca The Bastion, built in 1853 as an original Hudson’s Bay Company outpost is now a museum that gives great insight into the way of life a century ago. Historic cannons are fired daily at noon throughout the summer. Visit
Nanaimo's most iconic landmark, surrounded by ocean views, local shops, and popular restaurants.
The Bastion, also known as the Nanaimo Bastion, is an historic octagonal shaped bastion or fortification located at 98 Front Street in Nanaimo. It has been called "Nanaimo's premier landmark", because of its shape and its "high visibility from both land and sea. Today the Bastion is open to visitors during the summer. The Nanaimo Museum has heritage interpreters in costume on-site, and also hosts a daily cannon firing at noon during the summer months.
The Bastion, also known as the Nanaimo Bastion, is an historic octagonal shaped bastion or fortification located at 98 Front Street in Nanaimo. It has been called "Nanaimo's premier landmark", because of its shape and its "high visibility from both land and sea. Today the Bastion is open to visitors…
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