Fisgard Lighthouse was built in 1860 to imporove the safety of navigation on the West Coast. It helped guide mariners to Esquimalt Harbour, and the base for the Royal Navy. It was a symbol of British sovereignty in an era of American expansionism.
Fisgard Lighthouse
Victoria, British Columbia
- Type
- Lighthouse
- Address
- 603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood, BC, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/visit/heures-hours
- Phone
- 250-478-5849
Amenities
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National Historic Site -
Parking -
Parkland -
Washrooms -
Wheelchair Access
Location
603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood, BC, Canada
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