Fisgard Lighthouse - Historic Places Days

Fisgard Lighthouse

Victoria, British Columbia
Type
Lighthouse
Address
603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood, BC, Canada
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Hours
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone
250-478-5849

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.

Notes from "Wandering Whimzy"

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Colwood, BC, Canada
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