James Bay in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
“Journey For Lives”
Stephen Fonyo
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
1. “Journey For Lives” Marker
In commemoration of Stephen Fonyo’s run across Canada to raise money on behalf of the Canadian Cancer Society, for cancer education, patient care and research.
His “Journey For Lives” covered nearly 8,000 kilometers, starting in St. John’s, Newfoundland, March 31st, 1984, and was completed here, May 29th, 1985.
Erected by Province of British Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1984.
Location. 48° 24.534′ N, 123° 22.153′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in James Bay. It is at the intersection of Douglas Street (at milepost 0), and Dallas Road on Douglas Street. This marker is located at Mile 0 of the Trans Canada Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8V, 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: Terry Fox (a few steps from this marker); "Tomorrow Run 91" (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Legs De La Famille Côté (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Beacon Hill (about 240 meters away); Twinning of Morioka, Japan and Victoria (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beacon Hill Park
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
2. “Journey For Lives” Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011
3. “Journey For Lives” Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,923 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
