02-10-2026 20:49 via nanaimobulletin.com

Underwater demolition training to take place in waters off Metchosin in October

Residents and visitors are being warned to expect to see military personnel, boats and other military assets in the area of Whirl Bay, off Metchosin, throughout October.
According to the Royal Canadian Navy and Maritime Forces Pacific, the underwater demolition range at Whirl Bay will be active from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1 to 2, 5 to 9, 13-16 and the 19 to 22.Whirl Bay, on the south shore of Rocky Point, is bordered by Pedder Bay to the northeast, Race Passage to the south, and Beecher Bay to
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