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Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra

  Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra – Belleville Street, Victoria. Just who is Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra? Good question. In 1792, the Spanish explorer Bodega wrote in his journal: I have therefore named this land…The … Continue reading

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