Located in Powell River, BC. When the U.S. entered WWI in 1917, they embarked on a program of shipbuilding to offset heavy losses to merchant shipping from German U-Boats. As steel plate was in such great demand, government support was given for the building of seagoing ferro-concrete ships.
The WWII concrete ship-building program was more successful than its WWI counterpart. Construction was much stronger due to better cement and more steel reinforcements. Concrete bottoms, which eliminated condensation issues in steel ships, were well-suited for carrying dry cargo. These vessels handled well but were only capable of a maximum of 10 knots. All of the dismantled hulks were proud ships in their day - some fought battles of freedom, while others carried full cargoes along the world’s trade routes.
In the late 1940s, after rust and rot holed many of the original steel ships, Macmillan Bloedel settled on the collection of concrete vessels as a more permanent solution to their breakwater dilemma.
(September 2019)

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Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I had a beautiful spacious room, food at the restaurant was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. "

THE Beach Club Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely love staying at the Beach Club Resort in Parksville. This was our fifth or sixth visit, and it’s become a place we intentionally return to again and again. We’ve already decided it’ll be our annual Christmas getaway from Victoria. For us, it’s the perfect place to unwind. The beachfront rooms are worth every penny. Waking up to that view never gets old. The beds are genuinely comfortable, the rooms are quiet, and the whole place has a calm, relaxing feel that’s hard to find. The pool and hot tub are a big hit, especially for our son, and my wife absolutely loves the spa. Between that, the boardwalk right out front, and the playground in the park next door, it’s an ideal family-friendly spot without feeling chaotic or overrun. If there’s one thing we’d love to see improved, it’s the TVs. Streaming or casting would be a huge upgrade. Cable feels very 1995, especially when you’re settling in for the night after a beach day. We’re also a bit mixed on the restaurant. It’s fine, and I’m sure people who enjoy finer dining appreciate it, but we find there aren’t many casual food options on site, which would be nice, especially for families. Overall though, this place keeps us coming back. Comfortable, relaxing, right on the beach, and perfect for recharging. We’ll be back again, and again. "