March 24, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Goldstream and Millstream crossing, mid 1970's (Veterans Memorial Pky at Goldstream Ave). - Sure has changed a little since then. #yyj #langford #westshore #bchistory #langfordhistory #yyjhistory
November 15, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Goldstream and Millstream crossing, mid 1970's (Veterans Memorial Pky at Goldstream Ave). - Sure has changed a little since then. #yyj #langford #westshore #bchistory #langfordhistory #yyjhistory
Any guesses where this 1912 photo was taken in the westshore (western communities)? #victoriabc #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriahistory #BChistory
March 27, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Any guesses where this 1912 photo was taken in the westshore (western communities)? #victoriabc #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriahistory #BChistory
Some people seem to have all the luck, whatever they do. Then there are those where bad luck has singled them out, and follows them no matter how hard they try. William Asher Rountree (Rowntree) had the ‘curse’ following him even to his grave. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc
William Asher Rountree (Rowntree) 1859-1923
A Highlands bachelor that seemed to find trouble (or trouble found him)
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June 29, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Some people seem to have all the luck, whatever they do. Then there are those where bad luck has singled them out, and follows them no matter how hard they try. William Asher Rountree (Rowntree) had the ‘curse’ following him even to his grave. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc
The Pinball Bandit, 1952 - A 28 year old Langford man, found himself down the drain in 1952. This wasn’t his first failed robbery. In fact, his life was a trail of failed robbery attempts....Read his story, and many others when you subscribe to Westshore Memories. #yyj #langford #yyjhistory
The Pinball Bandit, 1952
or maybe 'bad luck Brooks' is more appropriate?
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March 17, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The Pinball Bandit, 1952 - A 28 year old Langford man, found himself down the drain in 1952. This wasn’t his first failed robbery. In fact, his life was a trail of failed robbery attempts....Read his story, and many others when you subscribe to Westshore Memories. #yyj #langford #yyjhistory
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
The E&N Ghost Train - A Tale Not for the Faint of Heart
The train groaned to a stop. The old coach stood alongside him. The door slowly opened...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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
On the evening of August 4, 1968, smoke began slowly rising from the slopes of Mount Finlayson...... #yyj #westshore #goldstream #YYJHistory #victoria
Bullets Start Forest Fire, 1968
Fire That Began with a Trigger Pull
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August 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
On the evening of August 4, 1968, smoke began slowly rising from the slopes of Mount Finlayson...... #yyj #westshore #goldstream #YYJHistory #victoria
Bruce Passmore bought the Langford Speedway track (now Ruth King Elementary school location) from Jack Taylor in 1947. Below is the Official Program from 1947. #langford #yyjhistory #westshore #bchistory #yyj westshorememories.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 11:12 PM
Bruce Passmore bought the Langford Speedway track (now Ruth King Elementary school location) from Jack Taylor in 1947. Below is the Official Program from 1947. #langford #yyjhistory #westshore #bchistory #yyj westshorememories.substack.com
Many have no idea that before what is now Fort Rodd Hill National Historic site, there was once standing a fine house called "Belmont". (BC Archives B-06325) #yyj #Colwood #yyjhistory westshorememories.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Many have no idea that before what is now Fort Rodd Hill National Historic site, there was once standing a fine house called "Belmont". (BC Archives B-06325) #yyj #Colwood #yyjhistory westshorememories.substack.com
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
Goldstream Excitement Recounted, 1940
Striking it rich was not so easy...
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February 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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
There was a time, not so very long ago, when the simple inkwell was an essential companion to daily life. This particular inkwell was obtained close to Craigflower Farm and School. #yyj #westshore #victoria #yyjhistory
The Travelling Inkwell
An essential companion whose importance is often overlooked or forgotten.
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June 22, 2026 at 6:21 PM
There was a time, not so very long ago, when the simple inkwell was an essential companion to daily life. This particular inkwell was obtained close to Craigflower Farm and School. #yyj #westshore #victoria #yyjhistory
Live in the area? A Witty Event in Metchosin- Metchosin Schoolhouse Museum 4475 Happy Valley Road. Details below! #yyj #westshore #metchosin #colwood #sooke #langford #viewRoyal #yyjhistory #victoria #victoriabc
"A Witty Event" in August at Metchosin Schoolhouse Museum
An opportunity to discover more about Metchosin's defining Pioneer
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August 10, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Live in the area? A Witty Event in Metchosin- Metchosin Schoolhouse Museum 4475 Happy Valley Road. Details below! #yyj #westshore #metchosin #colwood #sooke #langford #viewRoyal #yyjhistory #victoria #victoriabc
Langford Teen-Town Club, 1940s-1960's - No drinking, smoking or swearing were some of the rules. Read the article at Westshore Memories #yyj #langfordbc #yyjhistory #teens #victoria #victoriabc #history open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
Langford Teen-Town Club, 1940s-1960's
The Way We Were
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April 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Langford Teen-Town Club, 1940s-1960's - No drinking, smoking or swearing were some of the rules. Read the article at Westshore Memories #yyj #langfordbc #yyjhistory #teens #victoria #victoriabc #history open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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
An Excellent Opportunity for Every Farmer, 1910
Draft Horses are a farmers best friend
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September 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
Two things are named after 'Sangster' in the Westshore. Sangster Elementary School and 'Sangster's Lane' But who was, and why did James Sangster take his own life? #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc #historybc #pioneers #Colwood #westshore #SD62 #victoriahistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
James Sangster 1811-1858
The troubled man behind 'Sangster's Plain' at Royal Bay, Colwood
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May 29, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Two things are named after 'Sangster' in the Westshore. Sangster Elementary School and 'Sangster's Lane' But who was, and why did James Sangster take his own life? #yyj #yyjhistory #victoriabc #historybc #pioneers #Colwood #westshore #SD62 #victoriahistory open.substack.com/pub/westshor...
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
Hidden History of Corry Road, Highlands
Named after Frederick Charles Corry 1858-1943
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November 17, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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
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...
Blasting Niagara Canyon, 1885
"Seven and a half tons of powder exploded"
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July 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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...
An interesting grave site is located within the Colwood Pioneer Cemetery. It is of two bachelors buried together with a large granite headstone marking the graves. Their friendship intertwined in life and in death. #yyj #yyjhistory #gravesite #westshore
Two Bachelors Buried Together
The lives of Samuel Morrow (1831-1907) & Matthew D. Martin (1860-1920)
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August 20, 2026 at 2:33 PM
An interesting grave site is located within the Colwood Pioneer Cemetery. It is of two bachelors buried together with a large granite headstone marking the graves. Their friendship intertwined in life and in death. #yyj #yyjhistory #gravesite #westshore
How the accident actually occurred was not certain. In 1915, Leland was last seen by two young children when he was crossing a foot bridge…. Leland Stanford Miller, 1892-1915 #yyjhistory #victoria #goldstream #history #canadianhistory #westshore #yyj
Leland Stanford Miller, 1892-1915
"It is to incur a needless risk to go on such expeditions alone"
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June 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
How the accident actually occurred was not certain. In 1915, Leland was last seen by two young children when he was crossing a foot bridge…. Leland Stanford Miller, 1892-1915 #yyjhistory #victoria #goldstream #history #canadianhistory #westshore #yyj
Forgotten Victoria History:
"Field of Dreams" author W. P. Kinsella lived in Victoria in the early '70s. He operated a restaurant called Caesar's Italian Village on Douglas and later drove taxi.
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"Field of Dreams" author W. P. Kinsella lived in Victoria in the early '70s. He operated a restaurant called Caesar's Italian Village on Douglas and later drove taxi.
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March 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Forgotten Victoria History:
"Field of Dreams" author W. P. Kinsella lived in Victoria in the early '70s. He operated a restaurant called Caesar's Italian Village on Douglas and later drove taxi.
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"Field of Dreams" author W. P. Kinsella lived in Victoria in the early '70s. He operated a restaurant called Caesar's Italian Village on Douglas and later drove taxi.
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A glimpse of what is now Ross Bay Cemetery, along with a map of the Douglas Treaties peoples and some of their place/family names.
I have been given permission from my relatives to share some of this information and language on today’s tour.
2pm Stannard Ave gate. $5 #Victoria #yyjhistory
I have been given permission from my relatives to share some of this information and language on today’s tour.
2pm Stannard Ave gate. $5 #Victoria #yyjhistory
June 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
A glimpse of what is now Ross Bay Cemetery, along with a map of the Douglas Treaties peoples and some of their place/family names.
I have been given permission from my relatives to share some of this information and language on today’s tour.
2pm Stannard Ave gate. $5 #Victoria #yyjhistory
I have been given permission from my relatives to share some of this information and language on today’s tour.
2pm Stannard Ave gate. $5 #Victoria #yyjhistory
While Maltby Lake lies northwest of Portage Inlet in rural Saanich, it has a deep connection to the Highlands through the names of pioneer brothers. Subscribe and read the latest article at Westshore Memories! #yyj #yyjhistory #highlands #westshore
Thomas and Richard Maltby
A glimpse of brothers in the Highland District
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August 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
While Maltby Lake lies northwest of Portage Inlet in rural Saanich, it has a deep connection to the Highlands through the names of pioneer brothers. Subscribe and read the latest article at Westshore Memories! #yyj #yyjhistory #highlands #westshore
Among the young men from the Westshore area who never returned from the Second World War was Flying Officer Harold Keith Langrish, a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Read about his story. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria #WW2
Flying Officer Harold Keith Langrish (1918–1944)
One of the many men who did not return
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August 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Among the young men from the Westshore area who never returned from the Second World War was Flying Officer Harold Keith Langrish, a navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Read about his story. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria #WW2
Drill Baby Drill.....in Sooke? In 1910, a drilling rig stood at the mouth of Muir Creek near Sooke. Newspapers confidently declared, "News of an oil strike will be awaited with much interest." Many believed they were on the verge of changing the region's future forever. #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria
Drill Baby Drill.....in Sooke? 1910
Oil was there and ready for the taking, or so they thought.
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July 30, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Drill Baby Drill.....in Sooke? In 1910, a drilling rig stood at the mouth of Muir Creek near Sooke. Newspapers confidently declared, "News of an oil strike will be awaited with much interest." Many believed they were on the verge of changing the region's future forever. #yyj #yyjhistory #victoria
Around 1910, the Westshore was still rural, with farms, woodlots, open fields, marshes, and dense forests. Hunting required patience, familiarity with the landscape, local knowledge and a little rum. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #happyvalley #victoriabc
Gentleman Brown's Opportunity, 1910
A Night of Rum and Misadventure
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July 27, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Around 1910, the Westshore was still rural, with farms, woodlots, open fields, marshes, and dense forests. Hunting required patience, familiarity with the landscape, local knowledge and a little rum. #westshore #yyj #yyjhistory #happyvalley #victoriabc