Quadra Street Cemetery / Pioneer Square (Victoria)

Canada / British Columbia / Victoria
 park, cemetery
Quadra Street Cemetery / Pioneer Square

There is a rock along the Quadra Street side inscribed as follows:
PIONEER SQUARE
Quadra Street Cemetery on this site originated
in 1858 after closure of Victoria's first
cemetery located near Douglas and Johnson Sts.
It was set aside prior to 1853 by James Douglas,
Chief Factor, Hudson's Bay Co. and again
reserved by him in 1858 acting as Governor of
the colony of Vancouver Island.
When Ross Bay Cemetery was opened in 1875
burials ceased here.
In 1909 Quadra St Cemetery was converted
into a public park and dedicated in 1939
when title was transferred from
the Province to the City.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   48°25'22"N   123°21'33"W
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