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

St. Ann’s Pioneer Schoolhouse

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

1. St. Ann’s Pioneer Schoolhouse Marker

Inscription.
[English]
St. Ann’s schoolhouse was purchased by Bishop Demers for the four sisters of the order of St. Ann who came from Quebec in June, 1858, to teach in Victoria. It is believed to be the oldest building in Victoria which is still in use, possibly built between 1843 and 1853. It was moved to its present site from the grounds of St. Ann’s Academy in 1974.

[French]
Anncienne Ecole Sainte-Anne
En juin, 1858 l’Ecole Sainte-Anne a été achetée par Mgr. Demers pour les quatre religieuses arrivées du Québec pour enseigner à Victoria. Construite entre les années 1843 and 1853 cette école a été transportée de l’Académie Staite-Anne à cet endroit-ci en 1974. On croit que l’Ecole est l’édifice le plus ancien de notre ville encore ouverte au publique.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1858.

Location. 48° 25.16′ N, 123° 22.021′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in James Bay. It can be reached from the intersection of Douglas Street and Belleville Street. St. Ann's Pioneer School is located in Thunderbird Park, near the Royal British Columbia Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8V 2P8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. Globally, it is in North America, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in 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: The Sisters of St. Ann (a few steps from this marker);

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St. Ann’s Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Elliot Street Square (a few steps from this marker); Dr John Sebastian Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); Doctor John Sebastian Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); Sir James Douglas (a few steps from this marker); Log Cabin to Victorian Parlour (within shouting distance of this marker); Cecilia Helmcken (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

2. St. Ann’s Pioneer Schoolhouse Marker

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 14, 2011

3. St. Ann’s Pioneer Schoolhouse

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 949 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.