| description: | Birth Of Victoria, Bc. James Douglas Chose The Site Which Became Victoria, Bc. James Douglas, A Chief Factor Of The Hudson'S Bay Company, Selected The Site For A Trading Post, At Fort Victoria Overlooking The Straits Of Juan De Fuca. In The Spring Of 1845, The Hbc Annual Supply Ship Dropped Anchor And From Then On The Post'S Trade Gradually Grew In Importance. In 1858 A Town Site Was Laid Out And Named Victoria. With The Gold Strikes On The Fraser River, Overnight The Tiny Port Became A Shipping Centre. In 1858 Governor James Douglas Took Over The Administration Of The Newly Constituted Mainland Colony Which Joined With Vancouver Island In 1866. Known As British Columbia The United Colony Entered Into Confederation As A Province In 1871. Image From A Painting By J.D. Kelly. (Colour Slide) |