Vancouver Island History

Stories from the Colonial decade include the building of the first sawmill, the first legislative assembly of the colony, and early Victoria theatrical performances. Post-colonial stories are also planned.

• Agnes McKenzie’s Craigflower Dream House
• Cole Island Naval Magazine
• Craigflower - The British Empire Connection
• Esquimalt's Historic Halfway House
• Esquimalt's St. Paul's Church
• Thetis Cove's Earliest Subdivision
• Vancouver Island's First Legislature
• Vancouver Island's Malahat Drive

Also see Maureen's Books OR Suggested Reading

For more information on the history of
Vancouver Island: (Links will open in a new window)

• BC Archives
• City of Victoria Municipal Archives
• District of Saanich Municipal Archives
• Township of Esquimalt Municipal Archives
• University of Victoria Archives
   
• Vancouver Island History Books

The Malahat Drive is still a controversial subject among local residents - read about the 40-year struggle involved in building it almost 100 years ago...

“Esquimalt Church and Royal Roads, B.C.” from
Picturesque Victoria, B.C., Vancouver Island, published
by T.N. Hibben & Co. ca. 1900. (Author collection)

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