March 11 – Richard Blanshard Arrives on Vancouver Island

from Today in Canadian History · host Marc Affeld

The first governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island arrived on the island on this day back in 1850. To learn more we spoke with John Adams historian and author of "Old Square-Toes and His Lady: The Life of James and Amelia Douglas".

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