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

Elliot Street Square

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

1. Elliot Street Square Marker

Inscription. This area, designed and laid out by the landscape branch of the Provincial Department of Public Works in 1975, has been named Elliot Street Square, in memory of Andrew Charles Elliot, barrister, judge, gold commissioner, police magistrate, and fourth Premier of the Province of British Columbia, and as a reminder of the street, which bore his name. Before its closure in 1974 many prominent citizens had their homes within the limited length of Elliot Street. On the north or city side were the residences of Sir James Douglas, K.C.B., first governor of the Colony of British Columbia, and the honourable John Sebastian Helmcken, L.S.A., M.R.C.S., the first Speaker of the first Legislative Assembly of Vancouver Island, negotiator for Confederation, and highly esteemed member of the medical profession. On the south or James Bay side lived George H. Ayllard, mining engineer; Albert T. Frampton, real estate agent; Ashdown H. Green, explorer and surveyor; John W. Morris, automobile agent; Arthur Henry, school teacher; Gutave Michaelis, retired merchant; and Henry E. Munday, contractor, who later became a leading member of the retail

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1975.

Location. 48° 25.167′ N, 123° 22.023′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital Region. It is in James Bay. It can be reached from the intersection of Douglas Street and Belleville Street. This marker is located in Thunderbird Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8V 2P8, 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: Dr John Sebastian Helmcken (here, next to this marker); The Sisters of St. Ann (here, next to this marker); Doctor John Sebastian Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); St. Ann’s Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); St. Ann’s Pioneer Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Log Cabin to Victorian Parlour (a few steps from

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

2. Elliot Street Square Marker

this marker); Cecilia Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); Sir James Douglas (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,226 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.