A Pioneer Railway : Resources & Links
Bibliography: Darryl E. Muralt, The Victoria and Sidney Railway, 1892-1919, BC Railway Historical Association, 1992.
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Unoffical Tribute Stops :
Home of Michael Muir, fourth son of John Muir, Sr. and one of the first lumber industry entrepeuneurs of BC., this house was built about 1870, and was susrounded by a busy farm in the early years. Michael and Matilda Welsh Muir, had six daughters. in 1872, Michael Muir, as postmaster, began carrying mail between Victoria and Sooke by horseback.
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The Birdcages : Contemporary, Creative
Gnome 1 enjoyed some time today at the birdcages, traditionally a very important stop on the bi-centennial gnome tour of BC Stops.
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Beacon Hill : Contemporary, Creative
A small troupe of gnomes arrived by boat today, landing at clover point near beacon hill for the bi-centennial tour of the BC Stops of Interest. Look for them over the next few weeks, as they travel all over our beautiful province exploring our rich heritage.
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Kettle Valley Railway : Contemporary, Sign Location/Geocode
It is my understanding that the new sign erected as part of the BC150 anniversary replaces an original sign about the Kettle Valley Railway. The photo in the slideshow is the old sign at the CPR station in Midway, taken by Barry Walker, May 23 1982.
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