Quatchi
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Engineering Officer - CCG
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Post by Quatchi on Nov 13, 2007 19:09:10 GMT -8
In my line of work we call an aerial or satellite image like that godly.
Cheers,
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 2, 2008 19:21:21 GMT -8
FYI, the last day for the Bistro on the Bay is January 15th. This is in order to begin work on the existing lower foot passenger building for total conversion to a waiting room. This will mark an end to BCFC/S provided food service at Departure Bay.
New vendors will be taking over food service once the construction at Departure Bay is complete...
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Post by Ferryman on Jan 2, 2008 20:08:07 GMT -8
So seeming the bistro is closing down on the 15th, does that mean the current seating in there will be closed off as well? I'd sure hope there will be some sort of space setup to compensate for this, if the entire building is closed off.
I can remember one of the last times this building was closed down, for Pacificatization back in the late 90s. The billboards advertising what the bistro will look like were pretty exciting to see. But when it opened up again, it didn't seem so great or much different than when it was the "Coffee Shop".
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 2, 2008 20:13:14 GMT -8
So seeming the bistro is closing down on the 15th, does that mean the current seating in there will be closed off as well? I'd sure hope there will be some sort of space setup to compensate for this, if the entire building is closed off. I do not think they are closing the whole lower foot passenger area. I would assume they will leave the current seating area open for public use, and just close only the space where the bistro is located to allow modifications for that section of the building. |
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Post by Neil on Mar 3, 2008 12:32:14 GMT -8
Question for anyone familiar with what's going on at Departure Bay:
BC Ferries says the new 'Nanaimo Quay Market' will have a range of outlets similar to Tsawwassen. Surely it won't be as big, though: Tsawwassen has a lot more traffic, and I can't see Departure Bay attracting the same number of tenants. How big does it look like it's going to be?
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Post by ferrytraveller on Mar 25, 2008 17:55:40 GMT -8
I am curious to know, is all work on the docks at both Departure bay and Horseshoe bay terminals finished for the Coastal ships ?
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Mar 25, 2008 20:42:09 GMT -8
The Marine structure work has been completed at Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay since Berth 2 has been upgraded and the skywalks have been refurbished. Horseshoe Bay's Berth 1 is already serving the Coastal Renaissance.
Departure Bay has started Stages 2 and 3 where they have completed realignment of the Breechin Road intersection and work has begun to expand the long term parking lot and work on the new toll booths has begun. The new passenger facilities are also under construction.
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 9, 2008 23:42:24 GMT -8
Last contribution for tonight, this time from the DOT collection...  Your job now is tell us where & approximately when?  |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jan 9, 2008 23:43:41 GMT -8
Only thing I can tell is that is definitely Departure Bay due to the turnaround dolphin and probably sometime in the 70s?
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Post by hergfest on Jan 9, 2008 23:54:41 GMT -8
The newest car I see is a 67 Ford, and I see a couple of 66 Chevs. Plus there is an unstretched B-Class in berth. My guess would be 1967.
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Post by PCL Driver on Jan 10, 2008 5:58:13 GMT -8
Last contribution for tonight, this time from the DOT collection... Your job now is tell us where & approximately when? Mid 60's Departure bay The coach on the left side of the picture is an old Vancouver Island Coach Lines GMC 4104, built between 1958 and 1961....the other coach in the picture (up near the middle, waiting to board) looks like either a MC-2 or MC-4, which were built between 1961 and 1964. You can tell as the MC-2 and MC-4 had 2 small curved windows at the back. |
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Post by Curtis on Jan 10, 2008 8:05:11 GMT -8
Brand New Queen of Burnaby, Early 1967, Departure Bay. Some Nice Shots As Well, When has anyone Ever posted a Photo of Departure Bay in the 60s?
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jan 10, 2008 8:08:03 GMT -8
I think Herg has it right. We moved to BC in '66 from Edmonton and started plying the ferries every other month or so to see relatives in Duncan and Cowichan Bay. It look exact like some of the slides we have. Those buses PCL is talking about were in service for quite a time after that even. However since no newer cars are in the pics then it could be '68 at the latest. Are you sure that the ferry is stretched though? Once the restaurants on the top deck were installed, wasn't the back of the ferry closed off and then a crew only area?
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Post by bcfcbcsscollector on Jan 10, 2008 20:18:36 GMT -8
Are you sure that the ferry is stretched though? Once the restaurants on the top deck were installed, wasn't the back of the ferry closed off and then a crew only area? From the picture provided, this Burnaby class ship has not been stretched, if I am understanding you correctly. Yes, they were restricted to crew only access, post stretching. In this photo, you can clearly see the windows across the stern (more of a giveaway is the lower funnel). These were on all B and V class originally, then "Filled in" and replaced by either a lounge or on the V class, the "Fancy restaurant". Had many good meals up there  |
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Post by WettCoast on Jan 10, 2008 20:33:04 GMT -8
With regards to the Departure Bay photo above...
It does appear to be from the latter part of the 1960's. The B class in the terminal is obviously unstretched, and is looking new. On the left of the photo is what appears to be a waiting room / coffee shop now long gone. On the right is a VW bug with what appears to be skis on it. The picture looks to be a fall photo, however, due to foliage on trees in the distance.
The car in the front with the black and gold plates was probably from California. I recall them having plates of that colour way back then. Alberta once had yellow on black plates.
Departure Bay had just the two berths at that time.
In the right background there is a truck with camper, the beginning of the RV revolution that has taken North America over the last forty odd years. In those days there were campers such as this one, and travel trailers. Motor homes and fifth wheels had not yet arrived on the scene.
At the time of this photo ferry fares may still have been $5 for cars, $2 for passengers 12 years old and over, and just $1 if under 12. Cost Saver fares for sure...
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Post by Scott on Jan 10, 2008 21:23:38 GMT -8
Wow, Departure Bay sure has changed. I don't think I've seen a photo of the way it used to be. And that's a very beautiful photo of the Pender Queen. Thanks for sharing the photos.. this is one of my favorite threads on the whole forum! |
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Post by Nickfro on Jul 2, 2008 13:07:30 GMT -8
Looking at the webcams, I see that the lanes inside the terminal have been changed and are on a diagonal now. It's hard to get a really good idea of the entire layout of the terminal just from the two webcams, so if anybody happens to be in the Departure Bay terminal in the near future, I'd really like to see some higher quality, more detailed pictures of current and completed construction there.
Thanks in advance!
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Post by hergfest on Jul 2, 2008 14:40:54 GMT -8
Looks like the new holding area is now open, should help with summer backups.
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Post by DENelson83 on Jul 2, 2008 20:32:11 GMT -8
Looking at the webcams, I see that the lanes inside the terminal have been changed and are on a diagonal now. Methinks that the diagonal lane layout is to more easily separate lower deck traffic from upper deck traffic. |
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Post by Ferryman on Jul 2, 2008 21:04:44 GMT -8
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jul 4, 2008 17:26:22 GMT -8
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Post by Northern Exploration on Jul 5, 2008 18:35:57 GMT -8
Thanks for the pics Scott. I know I will likely be buying a Starbucks before boarding to take up on deck with me to watch departure. Saves standing in line at the coffee bar on the ferry.
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Post by DENelson83 on Jul 5, 2008 20:43:58 GMT -8
Starbucks, eh? But won't that compete a bit with the Sitka Coffee Place on board the CR?  |
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Jul 5, 2008 22:33:14 GMT -8
I wonder what happens at Tsawwassen terminal. Second of all, is it really competition? I see it more as when you want to have your coffee, on the boat or on land. Might as well provide the convenience. Competition I think is going a wee bit overboard.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 5, 2008 22:41:09 GMT -8
I think that coffee (good coffee) available on-shore at the terminal is a good idea. I don't see it as competition that will affect the Sitka Coffee Place.
For those passengers that are waiting 30 minutes plus (or an hour or more) at the terminal, more food/drink choices at the terminal are a good thing.
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