James Bay in Victoria in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
The Old Man’s Garden
The Helmcken garden originally extended down to Belleville Street. The Helmckens and their next-door neighbours, the Douglas family, favored English daisies, nasturtiums, dahlias, honeysuckle, lilacs and forget-me-nots. They bought flowers imported in pots from California or grew them from European seed.
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Dr. Helmcken in his garden, c. 1915. City of Victoria Archives PR252-7166.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 48° 25.181′ N, 123° 22.018′ W. Marker is in Victoria, British Columbia, in Capital. It is in James Bay. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Douglas Street and Belleville Street. This marker is located in Thunderbird Park, next to the Helmcken House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Victoria BC V8V 2P8, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helmcken House Historic Site (a few steps from this marker); Cecilia Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); Log Cabin to Victorian Parlour (a few steps from this marker); The Children’s Graves (a few steps from this marker); Doctor John Sebastian Helmcken (a few steps from this marker); Dr John Sebastian Helmcken (within shouting distance of this marker); Elliot Street Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sisters of St. Ann (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Victoria.
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