HMCS Discovery

HMCS Discovery is a Royal Canadian Navy Reserve division and based in , British Columbia, Canada. Created during World War II from the Vancouver Half Company of the Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve, it was used for recruitment and training, and provided almost 8,000 personnel during the war.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Stanley Park and Vancouver Aquarium.

Park
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is a 405-hectare public park in , Canada, that makes up the northwestern half of 's peninsula, surrounded by waters of and The park borders the neighbourhoods of and…

Public aquarium
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The is a public aquarium located in in , , Canada. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Vancouver, the aquarium is a centre for marine research, ocean literacy education, climate activism, conservation and marine animal rehabilitation. is situated 780 metres northwest of HMCS Discovery.

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The 9 O'Clock Gun is a cannon located in , , Canada, that is ordinarily fired daily at 21:00 PT. is situated 490 metres northeast of HMCS Discovery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Coal Harbour and Financial District.

Neighborhood
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is a section of lying between 's Downtown Peninsula and the of . It has also now become the name of the neighbourhood adjacent to its southern shoreline.

Neighborhood
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The is the central business district of , British Columbia, Canada. It is located on the Downtown Peninsula, bounded roughly by Burrard Street and West Hastings Street.

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The of is one of the most popular places to hang out in the city. Located on the western half of the downtown peninsula, the compact, mostly residential area is surrounded by a string of beaches and the beloved Stanley Park, and bustling with tonnes of shops and eateries on its main streets.

HMCS Discovery

Latitude
49.29574° or 49° 17′ 45″ north
Longitude
-123.12337° or 123° 7′ 24″ west
Open location code
84XR7VWG+7M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 188914555
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­military
Wiki­data ID
Q5630784
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Satellite Map

Discover HMCS Discovery from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Irish—“HMCS Discovery” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Coal Harbour) and Brockton Point Totem Poles.

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