victoria history

Women and War: Women and their Service during the First World War

2021-11-22T22:06:01+00:00November 22nd, 2021|Cultural Events, Historical Vancouver Island|

As our logo says, Pemberton Holmes was established in 1887. This date has given the family-run company time to not only amass an extensive history, but also to grow an archive of materials that

Our Historic Esquimalt in Beautiful Victoria, BC

2018-05-29T22:03:04+00:00March 25th, 2018|Historical Vancouver Island, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria Real Estate Market|

Most of us know Esquimalt as a pleasant seaside community full of parks, waterways, and fabulous local real estate. Only ten minutes outside of Downtown Victoria, it is easily one of the most sought after

Memory Lane: Visiting Victoria’s Oldest Neighbourhoods

2020-05-25T17:11:32+00:00June 19th, 2017|Buying a Property, Historical Vancouver Island, Investing in Real Estate, Investments & Revenue, Lifestyle, Things To Do, Tourism BC, Vancouver Island Neighbourhoods, Victoria, BC|

As one of the West Coast’s oldest urban areas, Victoria is known for its large number of historic homes. From Fairfield to James Bay, you’ll find local landmarks scattered throughout its most notable neighbourhoods. Whether