Study: Ross Bay Cemetery
This study displays the Ross Bay Cemetery during the spring and summer of 2010. This is most definitely one of Victoria, BC's most famous landmarks.
The Old Cemetery Society of Victoria says about this site "Ross Bay Cemetery has the oldest surviving formal landscape design in BC and is a superb example of a Victorian-era burial ground. Its profusion of unusual trees and plantings, winding carriageways, graves with intriguing marble, sandstone and granite monuments, all bear witness to the people buried here.
Experience the charm of one of Victoria’s most historic places and enjoy a quiet stroll along tree-lined avenues with ocean vistas. It is like a visit to an outdoor sculpture garden, a walking park and a page from history rolled into one.
Many famous Canadians and Americans are buried here, including Sir James Douglas (BC’s first governor), many subsequent premiers, coal baron Robert Dunsmuir (who built Craigdarroch Castle), Sir Matthew Baillie Begbie (the "Hanging judge), Emily Carr (world-famous artist), Billy Barker (discoverer of gold at Barkerville) and Nellie Chapman (the ‘Miners’ Angel who was featured on a US postage stamp). "
More information can be found at Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria.
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Toad Hollow Photography
on April 4, 2013Thanks so much Ehpem, we really appreciate your kind comments!
ehpem
on March 28, 2013As you know I love this cemetery. This is a great gallery, and gives me some ideas for the next time I am visiting with camera.
Toad Hollow Photography
on July 29, 2011Thank you very much, Ruthanne, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your wonderful comments!
Ruthanne
on July 28, 2011Black and whites are great!
Toad Hollow Photography
on May 27, 2011Wow, Janet, what a profound comment to leave here for us today, I totally love it! Thanks so much for your kind visit and leaving these wonderful words behind, we sure do appreciate that.
Janet Jones
on May 27, 2011Cemeteries are one of the forgotten places we can find wonder - at the past and hope for the future while living in the present. Great photos.