Downtown in Victoria in Capital Region, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Fort Victoria

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

1. Fort Victoria Marker

Inscription. Founded by the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1843, Fort Victoria became, after 1846, the head-quarters of the Company’s trade in British territory west of the Rocky Mountains. When the Colony of Vancouver Island was formed in 1849 Victoria was the capital, and in the fort the first Legislative Assembly met. The Gold Rush of 1858 led to the development of the City of Victoria. The early history of the city and the colony is closely intertwined with that of the fort. The last of the original buildings was demolished in 1862.
Erected by the Government of Canada Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada

[Plaque below]
On August 28, 195[?], the unveiling of this commemoration was performed by the Hon. Tilly Jean Rolston, Minister of Education 1952-53. She was the first woman to hold Cabinet Rank administering a department of government in Canada.

Erected 1958 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. 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° 25.466′ N, 123° 22.086′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital Region. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of Government Street and Broughton Street on Government Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1002 Government Street, Victoria BC V8W 1X7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vancouver Island Wallmap Mural

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(a few steps from this marker); Windsor Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); First British Columbia School (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Victoria (about 120 meters away); Customs House (about 120 meters away); Old Victoria Custom House (about 120 meters away); The 75th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy (about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Fort Victoria (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Also see . . . Fort Victoria - Fortwiki. (Submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. fur trade, Hudson's Bay Company

Fort Victoria Marker to the right of the windows. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

2. Fort Victoria Marker to the right of the windows.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.