Downtown in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
The Bastion
Erected 1928 by Miller, Court & Co. Ltd.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 48° 25.541′ N, 123° 22.065′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Government Street and View Street on Government Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1150 Government Street, Victoria BC V8W 1Y2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bastion Cannons (here, next to this marker); Fort Victoria (a few steps from this marker); The Bank Building (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); First British Columbia School (within shouting distance of this marker); Percy Leonard James (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
Also see . . . Fort Victoria - Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 19, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. Hudson's Bay Company
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.