Captain Jacobson Park
Captain Jacobson Park is a small but historic space established in 1972, honouring Finnish-born sea captain Victor Jacobson, who settled nearby in the late 1800s and played a key role in B.C.'s maritime history
Location
Esquimalt
About
This .2 hectare park was established in 1972
Born in Finland in 1859, Victor Jacobson came to Canada in the 1880s
The captain was a sealer and made several trips to the Bering Sea in 1884 and 1885
In 1897, Captain Jacobson had a house built next to where the park is today
By this time, he was a well-established sea captain, owner of several vessels, and his wife Minnie would watch for the return of the fleet from the house (source)
Lands
Amenities
Benches
Water views
Online
Captain Jacobson Park @WalksInYourBackyard.com
Captain Jacobson Park @Esquimalt.ca
Captain Jacobson Park @VictoriaWorldHeritage.org
Captain Jacobson Park @TownshipWalkingToursBooklet
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