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Renaming to Fort Victoria
- When
- 1843
- Where
- Fort Victoria
The fort was officially named Fort Victoria by 10 June 1843, when the HBC Council resolution made the name official in honor of Queen Victoria.
The fort was originally named Fort Camosun, then briefly Fort Albert. By resolution of the HBC Council of the Northern Department, it was officially named Fort Victoria in honor of Queen Victoria before 10 June 1843. This naming reflected the company's connection to the British monarchy.
Sources
- Fort Victoria (British Columbia) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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