The Douglas Obelisk

Sir James Douglas Monument. Sir James Douglas was the Chief Factor of Fort Victoria for the Hudson's Bay Company. He later became the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the colonies of Vancouver Island and British Columbia from 1851 to 1864. He was primarily responsible for ensuring that the Island and mainland of B.C. remained British after the company's withdrawal. Installed in 1879. IMG_2803p1

Victoria

August 21st 2023
Monday was, in large measure, a sea day as Carnival Pride made her way down the length of Vancouver Island, in view in the distance most of the day. Naturalist Louise kept passengers apprised of whale sightings throughout the day. None approached the ship closer than several hundred yards. Dipping around Vancouver Island's southwest tip, we entered the Strait of Juan De Fuca late in the afternoon. ... read more

North America » Canada

A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more

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