Places, Spaces & Landscapes

Mapping Black History Across BC

Learn about the places, spaces, and landscapes that underscore the achievements and contributions of the first 1858 pioneers, their descendants, and the incomers and immigrants of African heritage who have chosen to make their home here.

Belfry Theatre

1291 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria, BC

Central Saanich United Church

7180 East Saanich Road, Saanichton

KWENCH Work and Culture Club

2031 Store Street, Victoria, BC

Maritime Museum of BC

744 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Metro Theatre Victoria

1411 Quadra St, Victoria, BC

National Little Park

1280 Hillside Avenue, Victoria, BC

Ross Bay Cemetery

1495 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC

Royal BC Museum

675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC

St. Ann’s Academy and Auditorium National Historic Site

835 Humboldt Street , Victoria, BC

Vic Theatre

808 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC

Belfry Theatre

Victoria, BC

48.4303°N, 123.3454°W

Located in a converted 19th-century Baptist church in the Fernwood neighbourhood, the Belfry Theatre has been one of Victoria's premier professional theatre companies since 1976. It has hosted numerous BCBHAS events celebrating Black history through the performing arts.

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HISTORIC SITES

1858

FIRST ARRIVALS

800⁺

BLACK PIONEERS

REGIONS