Then and Now
Then... James Bay Athletic Association clubhouse at the foot of Menzies Street. Built in 1891 for $7000 the 4500 sq. ft. main clubhouse housed offices, meeting rooms and gymnasium-cum-dance floor. Attached was a 2400 sq. ft. floating boathouse. The property was sold to the C.P.R. in 1927 and J.B.A.A moved to a property on the Gorge that better suited the varied athletic pursuits of its growing membership.
Image B-08128 courtesy of Royal BC Museum, BC Archives
Now...The property at the foot of Menzies St was subsequently transferred to the Provincial Capital Commission to become a cornerstone of the Welcome to Victoria inner harbour promenade. The former floating JBAA boathouse is now the location of the Pacific Undersea Garden.
In this issue...
Grandmothers will stride to turn the tide
The oldest garden club in North America
Everything you need to know about earthquake retrofit for homes
Community spirit alive and well
MP Report: Canada needs to invest in clean energy
June 15 for the self-employed tax deadline
All at Sea: One Sailor's Journey
Recipes by Conni Atwell
Letters to the Editor
Time for James Bay to get a little cocky
This Month's Mystery House
May's Mystery House is located at 562 Toronto Street.
