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5 Things to Do at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse in Victoria

5 Things to Do at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse in Victoria

For all its beauty and history, Vancouverites often take Victoria for granted when it comes to being a desirable destination. Maybe it’s because we feel like we’ve seen it all, or maybe it’s just because we’ve eaten enough ferry food for a lifetime.
Vancouver’s First Seaplane, 1916

Vancouver’s First Seaplane, 1916

City of 鶹ýӳArchives, Air P73.2. 1916 Vancouver’s First Seaplane Vancouver’s first seaplane, built from scratch in Coal Harbour in 1916 by the Hoffar Brothers, was copied from a British magazine. Jimmie Hoffar taught himself how to fly it.
The 鶹ýӳExhibition, 1915

The 鶹ýӳExhibition, 1915

City of 鶹ýӳArchives. Ref: AM281-S8-: CVA 180-3547. 1915 The 鶹ýӳExhibition The 鶹ýӳExhibition (today's PNE) had become a permanent fixture in Hastings Park, housing nearly a dozen buildings and an athletic field.
Georgia Viaduct, 1915

Georgia Viaduct, 1915

Under construction in 1913. Photo: City of 鶹ýӳArchives. Ref: CVA 99-1303. 1915 Georgia Viaduct The first Georgia Viaduct opened to extend Georgia Street over the CPR’s Beatty Street yard.
Marine Drive, 1915

Marine Drive, 1915

Photo: VPL. 1915 Marine Drive On August 11th, the North Shore’s Marine Drive was opened by Premier Richard McBride, providing access to previously secluded areas such as Caulfield. View the entire Metro 鶹ýӳHistory 365 Series HERE .
Marie Lloyd's Controversial Performance, 1914

Marie Lloyd's Controversial Performance, 1914

Marie Lloyd postcard ca. 1900, National Portrait Gallery #NPG Ax160001. 1914 Marie Lloyd's Controversial Performance English music hall great Marie Lloyd visited 鶹ýӳfor a controversial series of performances at the Orpheum Theatre.
The Only Restaurant, 1912

The Only Restaurant, 1912

Photo: Steve Bosch/鶹ýӳSun. 1912 The Only Restaurant Not only an eatery. The iconic Downtown Eastside restaurant The Only opened on Hastings in 1912 and survived until 2009, when it closed amid allegations of drug dealing on its premises.
Point Atkinson Lighthouse, 1912

Point Atkinson Lighthouse, 1912

City of 鶹ýӳArchives. Ref: CVA 258-29. 1912 Point Atkinson Lighthouse Point Atkinson Lighthouse “flashed into being,” replacing an older version installed by the Dominion government in 1875.
鶹ýӳPolice Department, 1912

鶹ýӳPolice Department, 1912

Photo: 鶹ýӳPolice Museum. 1912 鶹ýӳPolice Department It was in 1912 that the VPD hired its first female employees: Nancy (or Lurancy) Harris and Minnie Miller (or Millar). Their salary was $80 a month.
King Edward VII Memorial Fountain, 1912

King Edward VII Memorial Fountain, 1912

City of 鶹ýӳArchives. Ref: AM54-S4-: Mon P35. 1912 King Edward VII Memorial Fountain The memorial drinking fountain dedicated to King Edward VII was unveiled at the courthouse. In the beginning, little bronze cups were left for drinkers...
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