Bastion Square

Bastion Square

Bastion Square is a landmark in the heart of old town of Victoria, British Columbia.

Location

The ceremonial entry arch of Bastion Square is located at View and Government Street, and the exit on the Wharf Street side opens to a grand staircase with a spectacular view of the Inner Harbour.

History

In 1963, under the direction of city planner Rod Clack, Bastion Square was developed as a heritage book-end to the modern scheme for Centennial Square. View Street was closed off and a pedestrian sanctuary was created, set off by restored historic buildings on three sides and a magnificent view across the harbour on the fourth.

Attractions

Historic Architecture

• Burnes House
• Beaver Building
• Board of Trade Building
• Chancery Chambers
• Law Chambers
• Rithet Building
• Supreme Court Building

Pubs

• Irish Times
• The Churchill
• Garrick Head Pub
• Darcy’s
• The Local

Events

• Bastion Square Public Market
• Holiday Market
• The Art Walk

External links

• http://bastionsquare.ca/