Mural #21 Chemainus Harbour 1910

In a panoramic view of Chemainus Harbour, this mural captures the colourful memories of the old logging town. Lumber is stacked up along the far hill, waiting to be loaded onto the tall ships and steamers at anchor in the bay. Chemainus Hospital appears on the left.

At the time, the town was a stable community, far past its pioneering stage. The telephone had arrived in 1908. Four churches served the spiritual needs of residents and Chemainus boasted the best baseball team in the region. It was a time of quiet progress after the boom years of mining exploration in the valley.