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.

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.
Deep Bay Location of Deep Bay in British Columbia
Coordinates: 49°27′55″N 124°43′36″W
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Regional district	Nanaimo
Area code(s)	250, 778

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.

References

External links

• Deep Bay Harbour Authority web site
• Aerial Photo of Deep Bay Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Accessed October 23, 2011

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