Location

• Esquimalt

• Google maps
   

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

• The Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations
   

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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