Early Craigflower Manor, 1853 - A bunch of men wearing kilts and drinking heavily.... #yyj #westshore #yyjhistory
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Limekiln Cove: The site was part of very early development in the area including limestone extraction, a sawmill, tannery, and a shoe factory. It is not far away from the Craigflower Farm. But its history goes back even further… #yyjhistory #westshore #viewroyal #victoria #yyj
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A simple jar stamped with a maker’s name, and sent out into the world. But it’s more than just an object found in #ViewRoyal. It reflects the vast commercial web of the British Empire and the maritime routes that linked Leadenhall Street London, to our shores. #yyj #westshore #yyjhistory #victoria
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Recently, I came into possession of a household object with one of the most curious names I’ve encountered: a “Stone Pig.” - A what, you might ask? #yyj #westshore #history #antique #yyjhistory
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A New Island Highway, 1908 - a single wooden stake was driven into the ground approximately 400 yards east of the Goldstream Hotel, at the base of Skirt Mountain. #yyj #malahat #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria #westshore open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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1885 - There was a special emphasis on the moral upbringing of girls, who were expected to embody modesty, gentleness, and “domestic virtue” from an early age. The Daily Times of Victoria reported when a girl was caught in Goldstream not dressed how she should have been…. #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore
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Lord Rodney, Metchosin (1891-1973) - Widely regarded as the world’s first Boy Scout! #yyj #metchosin #yyjhistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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Goldstream Hotel Wiped Out By Fire, 1923 - On January 31, 1923 horrible news came. The famous old country hostelry at the entrance to Malahat Drive was engulfed in flames, and burning to the ground. #yyjhistory #yyj #goldstream #westshore
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Goldstream Excitement Recounted, 1940. The Goldstream diggings created considerable excitement locally. At its height, about 300 men were at work on the river, looking for elusive gold. #yyj #goldstream #history #yyjhistory #victoria
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Colwood District A Natural Playground, 1930 - There is no doubt that in the early days the public spent a lot of their free time in Colwood… #yyj #colwood #yyjhistory #Victoria #victoriahistory
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Mr Black - A Man Reborn? William Head has been in operation since 1959, as a federal correctional institution The site was also originally a quarantine station. This article appeared in the Daily Colonist in 1961. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #prison #metchosin
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Many have probably never heard of Corry Road. It’s location in the Highlands has largely been hidden away and forgotten, but it was once a vital link for early pioneer families. This article attempts to discover its hidden past. #highlands #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria #victoriabc
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In Memory of All Who Have Served #remembrance #november11 #yyj #westshore #yyjhistory #victoria #victoriabc
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A Warning of Conscription - In August 1951, a growing forest fire in the Highlands District threatening homes, and onlookers hampering firefighters put the community and themselves at risk. Enjoy the latest article from Westshore Memories. #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #victoria #fire #history
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The E&N Ghost Train - A Tale Not for the Faint of Heart. Strange noises and lights at night. A chilling tale of the unexplained... #yyj #E&N #railway #ghosts #Halloween #victoriabc #yyjhistory #westshore #oldvictoria
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Construction of Goldstream to Mill Bay, 1908 - Work crews, using largely manual labor and rudimentary equipment, carved out the road through thick bush, over rocky outcrops, and across numerous streams…. #yyj #goldstream #millbay #victoria #oldvictoria #westshore #yyjhistory
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FLOOD! One of the earliest and most significant flood events in Westshore history occurred in 1949. While there had been others, this one was a doozy, outweighing the ones that had come before. #westshore #flood #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc #oldvictoria
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FLOOD! One of the earliest and most significant flood events in Westshore history occurred in 1949. While there had been others, this one was a doozy, outweighing the ones that had come before. #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #flood #victoriabc #flooddamage open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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The horrific death in 1955 was announced on the front page of the Victoria Daily Times. The first paragraph describing the event was equally horrendous… #yyj #yyjhistory #langford #westshore #victoria #victoriabc #BChistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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Goldstream Rock & Wonders, 1930 - The picture weaved about the Langford Lake Goldstream area, still a far away wilderness with massive dogwoods, Douglas fir, cedars, and among them a few rustic cabins hiding in 1930. #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria #goldstream #BC #vancouverisland #VI
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No date of birth or death, just a name. I wanted to discover as much as I could about this seemingly forgotten man buried in the Westshore - so off on a historical journey I went. Read the latest article at Westshore Memories. #yyjhistory #westshore #victoria #oldvictoria #yyjhistory #BC
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An Opportunity for Every Farmer, 1910. - All farmers should consider this not only to improve farming, but also make some additional needed money. Read the latest Westshore Memories article. #westshore #farming #victoria #yyj #history #BChistory #yyjhistory
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Famous Actor Goes Missing, 1926. Matheson Lang - A bigger adventure than originally thought...Who is Matheson Lang you ask? Find out in the latest article from Westshore Memories! #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #Langford #victoria #oldvictoria #BC #history open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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Where am I? Head over to the Facebook group and guess where the location of this piece of Westshore history is #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #whereamI #oldvictoria #BChistory www.facebook.com/groups/langf...
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The Thetis Lake Monster, 1972. It scared and put everyone on edge. Was there a monster lurking in the depths of Thetis Lake? RCMP were called in to investigate strange happenings. #yyj #monster #yyjhistory #westshore #thetislake #victoria #victoriabc #BC #BChistory #oldvictoria
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Tragedy Beneath the Surface, 1983 - It was just a routine training dive that went terribly wrong on Thursday February 10, 1983. #yyj #yyjhistory #colwood #westshore #bchistory #victoria #victoriabc #BC open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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The Shooting Case, 1891 - Annoyed by boys fishing on the property, the problem escalated rapidly and bullets flew. Read the latest article - #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #victoriabc #BChistory #victoriahistory #goldstream #langford open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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The Sad Death of Danny Fraser 1943-1958. "A 14 year old Belmont Park boy, apparently playing cowboys and Indians, dies in an arbutus tree." #yyj #yyjhistory #westshore #victoria #esquimaltlagoon #BChistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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Accident or By Design, 1891 - it was announced in the newspaper that an 'Indian fisherman' had been found, in the vicinity of Race Rocks clinging to a canoe. His wife was dead. Was it an accident or something more? #yyj #murder #yyjhistory #westshore #victoria open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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Blasting Niagara Canyon, 1885 - One of the most difficult pieces of engineering for the E&N railway is the impressive Niagara Canyon near Goldstream - but they did run into problems. Latest article at Westshore Memories #yyj #yyjhistory #goldstream #victoria open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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