Paddling to Cole Island
In June 2006, Cole Island was officially recognized as a national historic site. It was designated part of a National Historic District by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The district is considered to be the most complete site of Royal Naval activity and infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
Cole Island is a peaceful place where visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the site located in the quiet waters at the end of Esquimalt Harbour. The island is open from sun-up to sun-down. Please heed warning signs and make sure you pack your garbage out!
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Stop At: Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, 603 Fort Rodd Hill Rd, Colwood, British Columbia V9C 2W8 Canada
paddling to the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites and stopping by Historic Cole Island is located in Esquimalt Harbour on the west coast of British Columbia. Because of its close proximity to Victoria, BCs capital city, the island is easily accessed by boat. The Royal Navy considered Cole Island strategically important as an ammunition depot as early as 1859. Eventually, 16 solid structures occupied the site. Five of the original structures remain.
In June 2006, Cole Island was officially recognized as a national historic site. It was designated part of a National Historic District by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. The district is considered to be the most complete site of Royal Naval activity and infrastructure in the Commonwealth.
Cole Island is a peaceful place where visitors are welcome to come and enjoy the site located in the quiet waters at the end of Esquimalt Harbour. The island is open from sun-up to sun-down. Please heed warning signs and make sure you pack your garbage out!
The surrounding waters south of Cole Island provide a safe, sheltered anchorage for visiting boaters. There is good mud holding in depths of about 3 - 4 m or 10 - 13 feet.
Duration: 3 hours
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Duration:3 hours
Commences in:Victoria, Canada
Country:Canada
City:Victoria
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