Category Archives: National Historic Site

Fort Rodd Hill

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Katherine

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada

Fort Rodd Hill – the kitchen

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Katherine

Battery kitchen – Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada

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Fort Rodd Hill – three in a row

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Katherine

Three geese and three tents at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site of Canada

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Across the harbour

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Katherine

The view across Esquimalt Harbour from Fisgard Light National Historic Site, looking toward HMC Dockyard Esquimalt.

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Fisgard Light

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Katherine

Fisgard Light National Historic Site The 14.6 m (48 ft) Fisgard Light was built by the British in 1860 as a beacon for the British Royal Navy’s Pacific Squadron. It was named after HMS Fisgard, a British Navy ship that … Continue reading →

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