Deep Bay, British Columbia

Deep Bay
Aerial view of Deep Bay Marina with Baynes Sound, Denman Island (Chrome Island Light off its tip) and Hornby Island in the background.
Aerial view of Deep Bay Marina with Baynes Sound, Denman Island (Chrome Island Light off its tip) and Hornby Island in the background.
Deep Bay is located in Vancouver Island
Deep Bay
Deep Bay
Location of Deep Bay in British Columbia
Deep Bay is located in British Columbia
Deep Bay
Deep Bay
Deep Bay (British Columbia)
Coordinates: 49°27′55″N 124°43′36″W / 49.46528°N 124.72667°W / 49.46528; -124.72667
CountryCanada
ProvinceBritish Columbia
Regional districtNanaimo
Area code(s)250, 778

Deep Bay is an unincorporated area on the east coast of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada across Baynes Sound[1][2] from Denman Island which has a government marina in a naturally protected harbour. It is situated on Highway 19A north of Qualicum Beach between Fanny Bay and Bowser.

The June 23, 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake shocked the Strait of Georgia region, causing the bottom of Deep Bay to sink between 2.7 m (9 ft) and 25.6 m (84 ft).

Deep Bay is the home of the Deep Bay Marine Field Station.

The Island Rail Corridor passes through the area, although there is no longer a train service in operation.

  1. ^ "Deep Bay (community)". BC Geographical Names.
  2. ^ "Deep Bay (bay)". BC Geographical Names.