Protection Island

Protection Island is a transport stop in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Protection Island is situated nearby to the marina Mud Bay Dock, as well as near Nanaimo Fire Station #7.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport and Nanaimo Museum.

Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport

Aerodrome

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Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome is a seaplane base serving the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the Nanaimo Harbour, right downtown.

Nanaimo Museum

Museum

The Nanaimo Museum is a museum located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada; it opened in November 1967. Nanaimo Museum is situated 1½ km southwest of Protection Island.

Port Place Shopping Centre is a hybrid indoor/outdoor shopping mall located in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. It previously had a total retail floor area of 145,000 square feet prior to partial demolition of the mall space, which reduced its floor space to approximately 134,478 square feet prior to the addition of new retail and office space. Port Place Shopping Centre is situated 1½ km south of Protection Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nanaimo and Gabriola Island.

Nanaimo

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Nanaimo is the central hub city of Vancouver Island in BC, Canada. It is the second largest city on the island and has the second biggest harbour. In many ways it is the smaller cousin of Victoria.