Legislative Buildings, Victoria, BC Photo fromBob Crosby
- Buy This Photo Fountain in front of the British Columbia Legislative (government) building, which is lit up every night. Address:
The Great National Land Building Photo fromDowntown Nanaimo Partnership
Situated at the corner of Church, Chapel and Commercial Streets in downtown Nanaimo, this building was built in 1914 and replaces a 1901 structure. Address:
Gastown Steam Clock, Vancouver Photo fromWendi Seskus-James
Claimed to be the world's first steam powered clock, the steam comes from underground pipes that supply heat to many of the buildings in downtown Vancouver. The clock whistles every 15 minutes and the whistle is a replica of that from a famous B.C. lake steamer the "Naramata". Address:
Fitzwilliam Gate Photo fromDowntown Nanaimo Partnership
A landmark feature of Nanaimo's Old City Quarter, Fitzwilliam Gate is a two-storey glass-covered walkway atrium. The building is based on the architectural design of the Burlington Arcade at the end of Saville Row in London, England. Address:
Window Seat Photo fromMartha Edwards
This spot by the window is the best seat in the house at historic Molly's Reach, because it overlooks the harbour. Address:
The Bastion Photo fromDowntown Nanaimo Partnership
The oldest structure in Nanaimo, the Bastion was originally constructed by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1852 to protect the fledgling mining outpost. Address:
The Patricia Theatre Photo fromRod Innes
Built in 1928, the Patricia Theatre is one of Canada's oldest, continually operated theatres and is a distinguished landmark in Powell River. Address: