Downtown in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Fort Victoria
Founded 1843
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011
1. Fort Victoria Marker
Inscription.
Fort Victoria. Founded 1843. The pavement design near this marks the location of the bastion that stood at the northeast corner of Fort Victoria. From here the stockade ran southward past the gateway at Fort Street, and westward toward the harbour. Each brick within the bastion design bears the name of a Hudson’s Bay Company employee or later resident of the area. Bricks around the outer rim of the octagon carry the names of some of the Indians who signed treaties giving the Hudson’s Bay Company ownership of the Fort Victoria site. Supported by public grants and individual sponsorships, the memorial project was initiated by the Greater Victoria Civic Archives Society.
This tablet marks the site of the bastion which stood at the north east corner of Fort Victoria. The fort was erected by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1843. Erected by Miller, Court and Co. Ltd. For the British Columbia Historical Assn. A.D 1928
The pavement design near this marks the location of the bastion that stood at the northeast corner of Fort Victoria. From here the stockade ran southward past the gateway at Fort Street, and westward toward the harbour. Each brick within the bastion design bears the name of a Hudson’s Bay Company employee or later resident of the area. Bricks around the outer rim of the octagon carry the names of some of the Indians who signed treaties giving the Hudson’s Bay Company ownership of the Fort Victoria site.
Supported by public grants and individual sponsorships, the memorial project was initiated by the Greater Victoria Civic Archives Society.
This tablet marks the site of the bastion which stood at the north east corner of Fort Victoria. The fort was erected by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1843.
Erected by Miller, Court & Co. Ltd. For the British Columbia Historical Assn. A.D 1928
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 48° 25.546′ 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: 1200 Government Street, Victoria BC V8W 1J2, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Also see . . . Fort Victoria. (Submitted on October 19, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011
2. Fort Victoria Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011
3. Site of Fort Victoria
Note the pattern in the pavement outlining the location of the bastion.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011
4. The entrance to Bastion Square.
The marker is on the building to the left of the clock.
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 711 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
