Downtown in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Fort Victoria
Il ne reste du Fort Victoria, construit en 1843 par la Compagnie de la Baie d’Hudson, que les anneaux d’amarrage sur les rochers ci-bas. Quand la frontière de l’Orégon fut établie en 1846 au 49e parallèle, le fort devint l’entrpôt et le siege social de la Compagnie sur la côte du Pacifique. Les navires y déchargeaient des approvisionnements destines à un vaste réseau de forts et y prenaient des articles d’exportation pour l’Alaska, la California et Hawaii. En 1849, la première Assemblée legislative de la colonie de l’île de Vancouver s’y réunit. Les derniers vestiges de ce fort furent démolis en 1864.
Erected 1952 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 48° 25.486′ N, 123° 22.195′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Wharf Street and Fort Street, on the left when traveling north on Wharf Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8W 1T3, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The 75th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy (a few steps from this marker); Old Victoria Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Birthplace of Victoria (within shouting distance of this marker); The Signing Post (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vancouver Island Wallmap Mural (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Fort Victoria (about 150 meters away); Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie (about 150 meters away); Former Victoria Law Courts (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
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