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Heritage Marker for Deas Island Cannery

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 […]
Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, Person of National Historic Significance

Mifflin Wistar Gibbs, Person of National Historic Significance

On August 4, 2009 the Government of Canada recognized Gibbs as “A Person of National Historic Significance” and commissioned the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to […]
Victoria Pioneer Rifle Corps standing in their ranks, March 1864

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: […]
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