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

Finlayson Point

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

1. Finlayson Point Marker

Inscription. Named after Roderick Finlayson Chief – Factor Hudson’s Bay Company at Victoria 1844 – 1872. Before the arrival of white men this was the site of an ancient fortified Indian Village. A battery of two 64 pound wrought iron rifled guns stood here 1878 – 1892 for protection against an expected Russian invasion.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 48° 24.438′ N, 123° 21.857′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in James Bay. Marker can be reached from Dallas Road. This marker located on the the ocean-side bluff trail in Beacon Hill Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8V, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Twinning of Morioka, Japan and Victoria (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Miss Marilyn Bell (about 180 meters away); Beacon Hill (about 210 meters away); Signs of Lekwungen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Beacon Hill Park (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); World’s Tallest Totem Pole (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); British Columbia Indians World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); "Tomorrow Run 91" (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

2. Finlayson Point Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

3. Finlayson Point Marker

Finlayson Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

4. Finlayson Point

A Nearby 'Marker' - Horseshoe Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

5. A Nearby 'Marker' - Horseshoe Bay

"Note rocks glaciated during retreat of third Ice Age about 10,000 years ago."

Horseshoe Bay image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 15, 2011

6. Horseshoe Bay

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,160 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 6, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.