HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve in Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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. Occasionally..every few years, it will have an open house and have guided tours for the public.
HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve History
This naval base is named after Captain George Vancouver's ship, the Discovery.
This current base at Deadman's Island was first used in 1944. It trained thousands of naval recruits for World War II.
HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve Interesting Fact
The logo for the HMCS Discovery is a circle over a 'Y', i.e. disc over Y! You can see this logo on the sign on the main entrance gate.
HMCS Discovery Cairn
This is a cairn about the HMCS Discovery located just outside the front of the gates.
The HMCS Discovery Cairn commemorates the commissioning of the Naval Reserve on Deadman's Island.
The plaque says:
Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Discovery was commissioned on November 1, 1941. Thousands of men and women have been recruited and trained at these naval reserve facilities of Deadman's Island for service to Canada in peace and war.
World War II 1939-1945Korean conflict 1950-1953
Operation Friction 1991
Admiralty Pattern Anchor
This is an anchor monument at HMCS Discovery.
50th Anniversary Naval Reserve plaque
This is plaque commemorating the 50th anniversary of naval reserves in war and peace and is located at HMCS Discovery.
HMCS Discovery Photos
Where is the HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve in Stanley Park?
The HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve is located on Deadman's Island in Coal Harbour.
How to get to HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve in Stanley Park?
The HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve is accessed via Stanley Park Drive. Enter Stanley Park via the Georgia Street entrance. Take the first right in the traffic circle to get onto Stanley Park Drive. Continue on Stanley Park Drive until your reach the HMCS Discovery entrance which will be on your right after about a 5-10 minute drive.
What is the address of HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve in Stanley Park?
The address of HMCS Discovery Naval Reserve is 1200 Stanley Park Drive , Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2.
What else is located near HMCS Discovery in Stanley Park?
HMCS Discovery is located right off of the Stanley Park Seawall. Across the street are the Brockton Playing Fields and the Brockton Pavilion. The Totem Poles and Portuguese Joe Statue are very close also.