Finlayson Point

Named after Roderick Finlayson Chief – Factor Hudson’s Bay Company at Victoria 1844 – 1872.

Before the arrival of white men this was the sit of an ancient fortified Indian Village.

A battery of two 64 pound wrought iron rifled guns stood here 1878 – 1892 for protection against and expected Russian invasion.

Marker can be reached from Dallas Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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