HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve
The HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve is an active naval training base on Deadman's Island in Coal Harbour. It is off limits to the general public.
Interesting Fact: On the entrance gates to HMCS Discovery are emblems that have a circle above a Y...get it disc-over-Y!
history: named after Captain George Vancouver's ship, site of large indian battle, indian burial boxes, smallpox quarantine, riots, clearcut
The sign at the entrance says:
H.M.C.S. N.C.S.M
DISCOVERY
Naval Reserve Division
Division de la Reserve Navale
Admiralty Pattern Anchor
The Admiralty Pattern Anchor is located on Deadman's Island so is unlikely that you will be able to see it!
50th Anniversary Naval Reserve plaque
The 50th Anniversary Naval Reserve plaque commemorates the 50th Anniversary of naval reserves in war and peace. This plaque is located on Deadman's Island.
Where is the HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve in Stanley Park?
The HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve is located on Deadman's Island. It is accessed via Stanley Park Drive. It is near the Brockton Playing Fields and Brockton Pavilion.