Grid Square CN89

2 locations - Malaspina College - Cypress Lookout

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Malaspina College, CN89ad37

Near city of Nanaimo, County, BC, Altitude 650
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Last update: 2003-04-11
Comments by: Gabor VE7DXG

Malaspina College (now Vancouver Island University, I think) has a local high spot with easy access. Modern scouting is needed.

Good shot to CN89, CN88, CN87. VE7QV lives on the top of the hill by the microwave tower, but there is no room to park by the tower. About 500' ASL. I usually work N7AU/DN07 from here with ease.

Driving directions:
Paved road all the way.
Take the Island Highway (also called Nanaimo Parkway, or Nanaimo Bypass).
There is a traffic light at Second Street, by Malaspina College.
Turn West on Second Street and after about 200m, there is a large clearing on the right.
Park under the power lines, overlooking the college buildings.

Cypress Lookout, CN89ji84

Near city of Vancouver, Greater Vancouver County, BC, Altitude 1400
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Last update: 2016-01-08
Comments by: Barry K7BWH

Cypress Mountain Lookout is a good parking area overlooking West Vancouver BC with open skies W-S-E. This road continues futher uphill to ski areas and the Cypress Provincial Park.