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Heritage Marker for Deas Island Cannery

“Deas Island Cannery. In 1873 a salmon cannery was established on this site by free black tinsmith named John Sullivan Deas. Adjacent to one of the best salmon […]

Deas Island Fishery on the Fraser River

The cannery included 3 substantial buildings surrounded by a dyke, which enclosed about seven acres, together with smaller buildings, a wharf and sheds. At least one of the […]

Occidental Hotel, Victoria; at the corner of Store and Johnson Streets (circa 1866)

Brown’s studio was at this hotel. He stayed here during the winter 1882 and into the summer of 1883.

John Thomas Pierre in his tailor shop circa 1890

John Thomas Pierre’s tailor shop was located on the west side of Douglas Street between Johnson Street and Pandora Avenue. John Thomas was born in Victoria on April […]

Lower Yates Street (1859) the business hub of Victoria

Lower Yates Street between Wharf and Government Street, 1859.

Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps standing in their ranks, March 1864

About 20 members of the Victoria Pioneer Rifles Corps stand in their ranks with the British flag in the background. A brass band formed part of the unit: […]

Dr. Jones’ dentist office sign

When Barkerville was restored as a gold rush town tourist attraction, the office of Dentist Jones, complete with sign, chair and instruments became a feature on the main […]