Saanich Celebrates BC Heritage Week with a presentation titled Aqua Vitae: A History of the Saloons and Hotel Bars of Victoria. On Wednesday February 15th at 1pm at the Saanich Centennial Library, author Glen Mofford will take us through an afternoon of stories about the saloons and bars of the early days of Victoria and… Continue reading This week at Saanich Archives
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Saanich Archives bulletin
December 9, 2016New Donation: Blake fondsFeature Photo: Saanich PoliceIn the News: Gorge Swim, 1920Reminder: Holiday Closure New Donation: Blake fondsWith school nearly out for the holidays and the season of reminiscing upon us, we think it is the perfect time to share this recent donation. The Rick and Frances Blake fonds includes report cards, sports… Continue reading Saanich Archives bulletin
Saanich Archives: Search; Gordon Head Airport; Mattick’s farm
It’s Here!: New Online Search Now Available We are pleased to announce the launch of our new online search! This new system, called Access to Memory, includes over 7,000 digitized photographs and nearly 200 archival descriptions of our collections. You can browse archival descriptions, people and organizations, subjects, places, and photos; or search more specifically… Continue reading Saanich Archives: Search; Gordon Head Airport; Mattick’s farm
Saanich Archives Fall History talk: Saanich Remembers WWI
Wednesday, 2 November, 2 pmSaanich Archives invites you to our next Saanich Remembers World War One Fall History Talk on in the Saanich Centennial Library. Steve Clifford will present an overview on researching WWI soldiers. This free program is presented in partnership with the Greater Victoria Public Library. Learn more