Canada’s Islands Database: National Historic Sites
6 – Canada’s Islands and their National Historic Sites
Baffin Island
Cultural Heritage
Inuksuk, Enukso Point
Inuit site featuring a hundred stone mounds
Designated in 1969; a plaque was dedicated in 1984
Beechy Island
Historical Heritage
Beechy Island Sites
Sites linked to the Arctic exploration of the 19th century
Designated in 1993
Blacklead Island
Economic Heritage
Blacklead Island whaling post, Blacklead Island
First Nation and European whaling post
Designated in 1985
Devon Island
Canada’s First Inhabitants
Refuge Port, Refuge Port
Period of occupation dating back to pre-European contact; began with Norwegian colonies
Designated in 1978
Igloolik Island
Canada’s First Inhabitants
Igloolik Island Archaeological Site, Igloolik Island
Site reveals continuous occupation from 2000 B.C. to 1000 A.D.
Designated in 1978
Kekerten Island
Economic Heritage
Kekerten Island whaling post, Kekerten Island
First Nations and European whaling post
Designated in 1985
King William Island
Historical Heritage
Erebus and Terror, Erebus Bay, King William Island
Ships of the last Franklin expedition
Designated in 1992
Kodlunarn Island
Historical Heritage
Kodlunarn Island
Martin Frobisher’s home and foundry (1576-1578), Kodlunarn Island
Designated in 1964
Sentry Island
Canada’s First Inhabitants
Arvia’juaq and Qikiqtaarjuk, Quikitarjuak, Sentry Island
Inuit summer campsite; noted for its rich history and in situ resources
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
ARCTIC (Northwest Territories)
Melville Island
Historical Heritage
Parry’s Rock winter campsite, Winter Harbour, Melville Island
Winter campsite of the William Parry expedition during his search for the Northwest Passage in 1819
Designated in 1930; a plaque was dedicated in 1909
ATLANTIC
Prince Edward Island
Architectural Heritage
St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Charlottetown
Stands as a beautiful example of the high Victorian gothic style of the Victorian apogee, 1897-1907
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1996
Confederation Centre of the Arts, Charlottetown
National Centre dedicated to the performing arts and remarkable example of brutalist architecture in Canada
Designated in 2003
All Souls Chapel, Charlottetown
Remarkable neo-gothic chapel of the Victorian apogee; noted for its murals (1888)
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1994
Dundas Terrace, Charlottetown
Neo-Queen Anne style residential building built in 1889
Designated in 1990
Tryon United Church, Tryon
Stands as a beautiful example of the neo-gothic of the Victorian apogee, 1881
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992
Fairholm, Charlottetown
Picturesque Villa dating from 1839
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 1993
Kensington Prince Edward Island Railway Station, Kensington
Stone station built in 1904; a beautiful example of picturesque architecture
Designated in 1976; a plaque was dedicated in 1983
Dalvay-by-the-Sea Hotel , Prince Edward Island National Park of Canada
Neo-Queen Anne summer resort hotel built between 1896 and 1899
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1994
Governor’s Hotel, St. John’s
Neoclassical style building; served as a residence to the King’s representative Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1973
St. John Courthouse
Neo-roman sandstone courthouse (1900-1904)
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1988
Economic Heritage
Apothécaris Hall, Charlottetown
Site of a notorious 19th century pharmacy
Designated in 1969; a plaque was dedicated in 1970
Farmers’ Bank of Rustico, South Rustico
One of Canada’s first credit unions, established in 1864
Designated in 1959/70; a plaque was dedicated in 1971
Roma à Trois-Rivières, Brudenell Point
Site of an Acadian fishing and trading post from 1732 to 1745
Designated in 1933; a plaque was dedicated in 1936
Historical Heritage
Great George Street, Charlottetown
19th century streetscape linked to the birth of Confederation
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992.
Port-la-Joye-Fort-Amherst, Rocky Point
Remains of a British fort and a French fort
Designated in 1958
Province House, Charlottetown
Neoclassical building where the accord leading to the British North America Act was signed
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1983
Strathgartney Homestead, Bonshaw
This site stands as a reminder of the land regime that dominated political and social life on PEI for over a century
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Institutional Heritage
Old Post Office, Summerside
Building which stands as a symbol of the Federal presence in Canada (1883-1887)
Designated in 1983; a plaque was dedicated in 1986
Ardgowan, Charlottetown
House built around 1850 and home to William Henry Pope, Father of Confederation
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1982
Charlottetown City Hall, Charlottetown
Prince Edward Island ’s oldest town hall built in 1888
Designated in 1984; a plaque was dedicated in 1988
Governor’s Hotel, Charlottetown
Residence of the king’s representative; neoclassical style building
Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1973
Alberton Courthouse, Alberton
Courthouse built in 1877
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1986
New Brunswick
Beaubears Island
Archaeological Heritage
Beaubears Island Ship Building, Beaubears Island
Archaeological site associated with ship building in the 19th century
Designated in 2001
Historical Heritage
Boishébert, Beaubears Island
Acadian refugee colony (1756-1759)
Designated in 1930; a plaque was dedicated in 1931
Grand Manan Island
Economic Heritage
Seal Cove herring smoking huts, Seal Cove, Grand Manan
Herring smoking huts and related structures linked to the herring fishery at the end of the 19th century
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1997
Ile de La Vallière
Institutional Heritage
Ile de La Vallière, Aulac
Acadian capital from 1678 to 1684
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1927
Minister’s Island
Architectural Heritage
Minister’s Island
Cultural landscape; seasonal estate built at the end of the 19th century by Sir William Van Horne
Designated in 1996
Miscou Island
Architectural Heritage
Miscou Island Lighthouse
Octagonal shape, colonial lighthouse of Chaleurs Bay
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977
Partridge Island
Historical Heritage
Partridge Island Quarantine Station, Saint John
Established in 1830 to prevent the propagation of smallpox
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1987
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton Island
Economic Heritage
Alexander-Graham-Bell, Baddeck
In recognition of the famous inventor
Designated in 1952; a plaque was dedicated in 1958/1978
St. Peters Canal, St. Peters
Navigational canal; build in the 19th century
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931
Marconi, Table Head
Site of the first radiotelegraph station in Canada
Designated in 1985
Nova Scotia Coal Fields, Sydney
Remnants and resources associated with the coal industry
Designated in 1997
Historical Heritage
Wolfe’s landing, Kennington Cove
The landing that lead to the take over of Louisbourg in 1758
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1930
Louisbourg Fortress, Louisbourg
Reconstruction of an 18th century French Fortress
Designated in 1920; a plaque was dedicated in 1925
Sainte-Anne/Port Dauphin, Englistown
Structure preceding Louisbourg
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1930
St. Peters , St. Peters
Trading post and French fort, 1650-1758
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931
Marconi Radiotelegraph Tower, Port Morien
First public station to insure regular intercontinental radiotelegraphy
Designated in 1983
Ile Chapel
Canada ’s First Inhabitants
Ile Chapel, Chapel Island
An important Mi’kmaq meeting site, also a site for government and spiritual site
Designated in 2003
Georges Island
Historical Heritage
Georges Island, Halifax
Defence structure built in the Halifax Harbour, including Fort Charlotte Designated in 1965
Grassy Island
Historical Heritage
Grassy Island Fort
18th century British fishing centre; ruins of fortifications dating back to the 18th century
Designated in 1962
McNab Island
Historical Heritage
Fort McNab, Halifax
Fort built in 1889 to defend the Halifax harbour
Designated in 1965
Canso Islands
Economic Heritage
Canso Islands , Canso
Fishing site from the 16 th century to the 18 th century
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928
Sambro Island
Historical Heritage
Sambro Island Lighthouse
Canada’s oldest Canada dating back to 1758
Designated in 1937; a plaque was dedicated in 1939
Newfoundland
Archeological Heritage
Indian Point, Red Indian Lake
Documented Beothuk site
Designated in 1978
L’Anse aux Meadows, St. Anthony
A unique Viking site; several archaeological proofs have been found in North America
Designated in 1968; a plaque was dedicated in 1985
Okak, Okak
Archaeological site where vestiges of several cultures have been found
Designated in 1978
Port au Choix, Port au Choix
Ancient burial site and site of pre-European contact occupation
Designated in 1970
Red Bay, Red Bay
16th century, Basque whaling port; Saddle Island is one the best conserved site of archaeological vestiges
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1989
Beothuk Site, Boyd’s Cove
Important archaeological site for Beothuk history
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
l’Anse-Amour Funerary site, L’Anse-Amour
Funerary site and symbols of ancient maritime culture
Designated in 1978; a plaque was dedicated in 1989
Architectural Heritage
Bank of British North America, St. John’s
Stands as a beautiful example of Italian style, 1848-1850
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 2001
Old Carbonear Station ( Newfoundland Railway), Carbonear
Building which stands as a reminder of Newfoundland rail system (1917)
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Rennie’s Mill Road, St. John’s
Stands as a Beautiful example of a 19th century residential street
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1989
St. John the Baptist Catholic Basilica, St. John’s
Roman Catholic Basilica dating back to 1841; it stands as a symbol of the influence of the Catholic Church in Newfoundland (1841-55)
Designated in 1983; a plaque was dedicated in 1984
St. John the Baptist Anglican Cathedral, St. John’s
Remarkable example of the neo-gothic style, 1847; an example of architect G. G. Scott’s work
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1981
Christ Church/Quidi Vidi Church, St. John’s
Old church; stands as an example of the architecture of Newfoundland’s isolated villages of the 19th century
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1976
Cottage Mallard, St. John’s
Vernacular building built by Irish immigrants between 1820 and 1840
Designated in 1983
Hawthorne Cottage, Brigus
Picturesque cottage; Captain Bob Bartlett’s residence from 1875 to 1946
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1982
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St. John’s
Large, neo-gothic church built between 1864 and 1881
Designated in 1990
Grates Cove walls landscape, Grates Cove
Pastures and gardens surrounded by stone walls; a reminder of the sense of community typical of Newfoundland
Winterholme, St. John’s
Neo-Queen Anne style manor built in 1905
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
Economic Heritage
Newfoundland Railway Head Office, St. John’s
The administrative office and terminal of Newfoundland’s rail system (1903)
Designated in 1988; a plaque was dedicated in 1994
Water Street District, St. John’s
This district was St. John’s commercial hub in the mid-19th century
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1989
Battle Harbour Historic District, Battle harbour
District which stands as a reminder of small isolated fishing outports of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 19th century and at the beginning of the 20 th century
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
Port Union Historic Arrondissement, Port Union
City built and administered by a union
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Murray buildings, St. John’s
Commercial waterfront building of the mid-19 th century
Designated in 1976; a plaque was dedicated in 1980
Fleur de Lys Soapstone Quarry, Baie Verte
Dorset Inuit stone extraction site
Designated in 1982; a plaque was dedicated in 1996
Ryan Buildings, Bonavista
Group of buildings linked to the establishment of fishing industry on the east coast
Designated in 1987
Historical Heritage
Cape Spear, Cape Spear
The oldest fort to have survived on Newfoundland (1836)
Designated in 1962; a plaque was dedicated in 1983
Castle Hill, Placentia
French and British fortifications of the 17th and 18th century
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1973
Avalon Colony, Ferryland
Site of the first English colony in Canada, dating back to 1621
Designated in 1953; a plaque was dedicated in 1969
Second World War Coastal Defence, St. John’s
Point of assembly and shelter for convoys during the War World II; this area was known as the rampart of the Atlantic
Designated in 1993; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
Fort Amherst , St, John’s
Site of the of the 1777 fortifications in the St. John’s harbour
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1970
Fort Townshend, St. John’s
Headquarters of the Newfoundland Garrison from 1779 to 1871
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1953
Fort William, St. John’s
Headquarters of the Newfoundland Garrison from 1618 to 1779
Designated in 1952; a plaque was dedicated in 1953
Harbour Grace Courthouse, Harbour Grace
The oldest courthouse in Newfoundland dating back to 1830
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1981
Cape Pine Lighthouse
Old cylindrical, cast iron lighthouse built in 1851
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977
Cape Race Lighthouse
Lighthouse built on a strategic location for nearby maritime routes
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1977
St. Thomas Parsonage/Attendant’s house and garden, St. John’s
Residence and military depot built in 1818
Designated in 1968; a plaque was dedicated in 1978
Signal Hill, St. John’s
A reminder of the role of Signal Hill in St. John’s protection; the site is also home to the Cabot tower
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1961
St. Lawrence River and Basin ( Quebec)
Grosse-Ile
Historical Heritage
Grosse Ile and the Irish Memorial
Quarantine station for all new immigrants from 1832 to 1937
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1980/1998
Ile aux Basques
Historical Heritage
Ile aux Basques
Was home to the highest concentration of French Basques settlements in the St. Lawrence estuary for the period of 1584 to 1637
Designated in 2000
Ile Jesus ( Montreal Archipelago)
Patrimoine institutionnel
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary
Important Federal prison founded in 1873
Designated in 1990
Island of Montreal ( Montreal archipelago)
Architectural Heritage
The Old Customs Building of Montreal, Montreal
An exceptional example of John Ostell’s Palladian architecture, 1836-1838
Designated in 1997; a plaque was dedicated in 2002
Marlborough Apartments, Montreal
Neo-Queen Anne style residential building built in 1900
Designated in 1990
Senneville historic District, Montreal
Stands as an example of the architecture and design of the 19th and 20th century
Designated in 2001
Bank of Montreal, Montreal
Sandstone building of neo-Queen Anne style built in 1894
Designated in 1990
St. Patrick Basilica, Montreal
Church of French neo-gothic architecture attended by Montreal’s Irish population, 1843-1847
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicatedion 1998
Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal
Neo-gothic Cathedral (1857-1860)
Designated in 1999
Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral, Montreal
Stands as a reminder of Rome’s Saint Peter’s Basilica; important symbol of the ultramontain movement in Canada (1870-1894)
Designated in 1999
Mont-Royal Cemetery, Montreal
Cemetery founded in 1852, of exceptional design and cost (rural style)
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2002
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal
Design inspired by the French and American models of the 19th century design; displays a great variety of funerary monuments
Designated in 1998
Wilson Chambers Building, Montreal
Commercial building built of stone in a neo-gothic style in 1868
Designated in 1990
St. George Anglican Church, Montreal
Beautiful neo-gothic, stone church built in 1869-1870
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1997
Notre-Dame Catholic Church/Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
One of the first neo-gothic churches (1823-1829) and one of Montreal’s monuments
Designated in 1989
Erskine and American Church ( United Church temple), Montreal
Great neo-roman church accented with Tiffany stain glass (1893-1894)
Designated in 1998
Saint-Léon de Westmount Church, Montreal
Decorated with traditional frescos; Guido Nincheri (1901-1903)
Designated in 1997; a plaque dedicated in 1999
St. James United Church, Montreal
Church accented with Victorian decor in its large amphitheatre; Sunday school inspired by the Akron plan (1887-1888)
Designated in 1996; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Canadian Pacific Windsor Station, Montreal
Majestic neo-roman style building serving both as a terminal and an office building (1888-1889)
Designated in 1975; a plaque was dedicated in 1998
Grey Sisters Hospital, Montreal
Hospital rebuilt in 1765 by Mother Marguerite d’Youville
Designated in 1973; a plaque was dedicated in 1983
Montreal Town hall, Montreal
First town hall to be used as such as its sole purpose; Second Empire style building (1872-18)
Designated in 1984
Saint-Sulpice Seminary Gardens, Montreal
One of Canada’s old gardens to have survived to this day (circa 1650)
Designated in 1980
Cartier House, Montreal
Building constructed in 1812-1813; an example of the urban architecture of the time
Designated in 1982
George-Stephen House/Mount Stephen Club, Montreal
Renaissance style house, the construction of which began in 1880
Designated in 1971; a plaque was dedicated in 1982
Van-Horne House/Shaughnessy, Montreal
Large Second Empire style home built in 1874
Designated in 1973; a plaque was dedicated in 1990
Masonic Memorial Temple, Montreal
Temple which stands as a very refined example of the end of the classic Beaux-Arts style; a allegorical representation the enlightened ideas of the Free Masons
Designated in 2001
National Monument, Montreal
Cultural property of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste, 1893
Designated in 1885; a plaque was dedicated in 1998
H.-Vincent-Meredith Residence, Montreal
Lovely neo-Queen Anne style home dedicated in 1896
Designated in 1990
Sir-George-Étienne Cartier House, Montreal
Townhouse built in 1830; it was the residence of the brilliant 19 th century politician
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1980
Outremont Theatre, Montreal
Luxurious cinema of the 1920s; Art Deco style and ambiance
Designated in 1993
Rialto Theatre, Monteal
Traditional Beaux-Arts style theatre of exceptional interest
Designated in 1993
Trafalgar Lodge, Montreal
Neo-gothic style villa, built in 1848, Montreal
Designated in 1990
Cultural Heritage
St. George Orthodox Church, Montreal
Stands as a symbol of the culture and traditions of the Syrian orthodox community in Canada (1939-1940)
Designated in 1999; a plaque was dedicated in 2001
Notre-Dame-de-la-Défense Church, Montreal
Sanctuary to the largest Italian community in Canada
Designated in 2002
Montreal Forum, Montreal
Stands as a symbol of the importance of hockey in Quebec’s national culture; closely tied to the Montreal Canadians.
Designated in 1997
La Main, Montreal
Historical sector that stands as a reminder of the growth of Montreal’s cultural communities; retains close to ties to immigration
Désignation en 1996 et plaque en 2002
Economic Heritage
Lachine Canal, Montreal
Navigational canal with 5 locks, bridges and rail bridges
Designated in 1929; a plaque was dedicated in 1931/2002
Fur Trade, Lachine
A very important industry in shaping Canada’s history
Designated in 1968
Lachine Canal Manufacturing Complex, Montreal
Manufacturing and industrial complex from 1880 to1940; the complex included 12 manufacturing groups, totalling 41 buildings
Designated in 1996
LeBer LeMoyne House, Lachine
The oldest buildings linked to Charles LeMoyne and to the fur trade during the French regime
Designated in 2002
Merchants Textile Factory, Montreal
Cotton mill built in 1882
Designated in 1989
Historic Heritage
Rivière-des-Prairies Battle/Grou Battle, Montreal
Site where French and English fought in 1690
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1925
Lac-des-Deux-Montagnes Battle, Montreal
Site where the French defeated the Iroquois in 1689
Designated in 1925; a plaque was dedicated in 1928/1972
Berceau de Montréal, Montreal
The founding of Ville-Marie (now Montreal) in 1642 by the Sieur de Maisonneuve
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1926/1999
Hochelaga, Montreal
Iroquois village to which Jacques Cartier travelled in 1535
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1925
Sulpiciens Towers/Fort de la Montagne, Montréal
Towers dating back to the end of the 17th century; at one time a fort
Designated in 1970
Institutional Heritage
De Ramezay Castle/Maison des Indes, Montreal
Building built in 1705 for Claude de Ramezay, Governor of Montreal
Designated in 1949; a plaque was dedicated in 1974
Bonsecours Market, Montreal
Remarkable public building of the19th century, built on the waterfront ( Old Port)
Désignation en 1984
Monklands/Villa Maria Convent, Montreal
Palladian style house, home to Governor, built in 1794-1803
Designated in 1951; a plaque was dedicated in 1954
Society and Community Heritage
Hershey Pavilion, Montreal
Nurses’ residence; played an important role in nursing culture
Designated in 1997
Mailloux Pavilion, Montreal
Nurses’ residence; played an important role in nursing culture
Designated in 1997
Ile d’Orléans
Historical Heritage
Mauvide-Genest Manor, Saint-Jean d’Orléans
Remarkable Seigniorial manor built in the mid 18th century (1734)
Designated in 1993
Seigneurie de l’île d’Orléans, Saint-Jean d’Orléans
Manor built at the beginning of the French regime; an excellent example of seigneuries
Designated in 1990
Perrot Island (Montreal Archipelago)
Economic Heritage
Stone Mill and Home, Notre-Dame-de-l’île-Perrot
An exceptional group of home and industrial buildings dating back to the 18 th century
Designated in 1969
Ile Verte
Historical Heritage
Ile Verte Lighthouse, Ile Verte
Tower built in 1809; first lighthouse to be built on the St. Lawrence River Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1976
St. Lawrence Islands (National Park)
Historic Heritage
Cathart Tower, St. Lawrence Islands National Park
Stone fortification of the British Empire; built in the mid 19th century
Designated in 1989
GREAT LAKES
Bois Blanc Island
Historic Heritage
Bois Blanc Island Blockhaus
Wooden Blockhaus built in 1839 following the Rebellion of 1837
Designated in 1961
Cairn Island
Historic Heritage
Cairn-de-Glengarry
Conical stone monument dedicated to the regiments of Glengarry and Argyle (1840)
Designated in 1921
Chimney Island
Historical Heritage
Bridge Island/Chimney Island
Naval base in the War of 1812
Designated in 1936; a plaque was dedicated in 1937
Christian Island
Society and Community Heritage
Sainte-Maire Fort II, Christian Island
Huron Jesuit mission (1649-1650)
Designated in 1920; a plaque was dedicated in 1923
Royal Island (Chimney)
Historical Heritage
Levis Fort, Johnstown
Conical stone monument dedicated to the Glengarry and Argyle (1840)
Designated in 1921
Manitoulin Island
Economic Heritage
Sheguiandah
Site of a pre-European contact quarry
Designated in 1954
St. Joseph Island
Historical Heritage
St. Joseph Fort, Christian Island
British military post on the western front during the War of 1812
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1928
Wolfe Island
Architectural Heritage
Wolfe Island Townhouse, Wolfe Island
Rural townhouse built in 1856; Italian style construction
Designated in 1984; a plaque was dedicated in 1992
PACIFIC
Pike Island
Canada’s First Inhabitants
Metlakatla Passage, Pike Island
Site of theTsimshian Indian winter villages
Designated in 1972
Vancouver Island
Architectural Heritage
223, Robert Street, Victoria
Neo-Queen style residence (1905)
Designated in 1990
St. Ann Academy, Victoria
19th century girls’ private school
Designated in 1989; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
The old Victoria Courthouse, Victoria
First courthouse built in British Columbia; eclectic architecture
St. Andrew’s Catholic Cathedral
Lovely example of high Victorian gothic style of the Victorian apogee (1892)
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1992
Church of Our Lord, Victoria
Lovely example of the Carpenter neo-gothic style of the west coast
Designated in 1990; a plaque was dedicated in 1998
Craigdarroch, Victoria
Large noble sandstone home belonging to James Dunsmuir (1887-1890)
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 1999
Estate of British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor, Victoria
Cultural landscape and residence of provincial Governors and Lieutenant Governors
Designated in 2002
Malahat Building and Victoria’s Old Customs Building, Victoria
Victoria’s first customs building (1873-1876)
Designated in 1987
Rogers Building, Victoria
Neo-Queen Anne style building, home to Rogers’ Chocolates (1903)
Designated in 1991; a plaque was dedicated in 1996
Hatley Park/Royal Roads Military College, Colwood
Beautiful Canadian example of an Edwardian park; beautifully conserved gardens
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Victoria Town Hall, Victoria
The oldest town hall in the western Canada; Second Empire style (1878-1890)
Designated in 1977; a plaque was dedicated in 1979
Empress Hotel, Victoria
Famous castle-style hotel built by the Rail society (1904-1908)
Designated in 1980; a plaque was dedicated in 1985
Pointe Ellice House/O’Reilly House, Victoria
Old picturesque house and gardens (1861)
Designated in 1966; a plaque was dedicated in 1991
Craigflower Manor , Victoria
Lovely example of a residence having belonged to the agricultural colonisation company
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1972/89
Cultural Heritage
Emily-Carr House, Victoria
Natal home of Emily Carr; old west coast Italian home (1863-1864)
Designated in 1964
Emanuel congregation Synagogue, Victoria
Canada ’s oldest synagogue; dates back to 1863
Designated in 1979; a plaque was dedicated in 1983
Royal Theatre , Victoria
Variety theatre of classical inspiration
Designated in 1987; a plaque was dedicated in 1990
Economic Heritage
Fort Victoria, Victoria
Site of a trading post established by the Hudson Bay Company in 1843
Designated in 1924; a plaque was dedicated in 1952
Mclean Mill, Port Alberni
Group of buildings and sawmill tools (1926-1927)
Designated in 1989; a plaque was dedicated in 2001
Fisgard Lighthouse, Colwood
First permanent lighthouse to be built on the west coast (1859-1860)
Designated in 1961; a plaque was dedicated in 1982
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Building, Victoria
Old railway building of the west coast (1913)
Designated in 1992; a plaque was dedicated in 2000
Historic Heritage
Fort Rodd Hill, Colwood
Fort built at the end of the 19th century to ensure the defence of Victoria and of Esquimalt
Designated in 1958; a plaque was dedicated in 1962
Bay Street Drill Hall, Victoria
Fortress style drill hall of the World War I, 1914-1915
Designated in1989; a plaque was dedicated in 1993
Victoria Chinatown, Victoria
Canada’s oldest Chinatown; still stands as a coherent group of historical buildings
Designated in 1995; a plaque was dedicated in 1997
Esquimalt Naval Site, Esquimalt
Historical naval district; noted for its important buildings
Designated in 1995
Kiixin Village and Fortress, Bamfield
Archaeological site of the native village and fortress; site filled with important archaeological vestiges
Designated in 1998; a plaque was dedicated in 2002
Society and Community Heritage
Begbie Hall, Victoria
Nurses’ residences; an important part of the nursing culture
Designated in 1997; a plaque was dedicated in 2003
Craigflower School , Victoria
The oldest school on the west coast; built in 1854-1855
Designated in 1964; a plaque was dedicated in 1986
Haida Gwai (Queen Charlotte Islands)
Canada’s First Inhabitants
Nan Sdins, National Park Reserve of Canada, Gwaii Haanas
Vestiges of Haïda longhouses and totem poles
Designated in 1981
Tanu
Ancien Haïda village, National Park Reserve of Canada, Gwaii Haanas
Designated in 1972
New Gold Harbour Village, Haina
Site of a Haïda village
Designated in 1972
Kiusta Village, Kiusta
Ancient Haïda village
Designated in 1972
Nootka Island
Cultural Heritage
Site of the Whaler’s Sanctuary, Yuquot
Site where native rituals were performed; the sanctuary has been removed Designated in 1983
Yuquot, Friendly Cove
Site of a Spanish establishment (1789-1795)
Designated in 1923; a plaque was dedicated in 1924/2002
Triple Island
Economic Heritage
Triple Island Lighthouse
Remarkable concrete lighthouse built in on isolated island (1920)
Designated in 1974; a plaque was dedicated in 1990