Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort on the Colwood side of Esquimalt Harbour,. The site is adjacent to Fisgard …
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Jan 23, 2025
Situated on the scenic shores of Vancouver Island, FortRoddHill stands as a remarkable testament to Canada's coastal defense history. This meticulously preserved National Historic Site, established i… Full review by Albert G
Mar 20, 2024
Great, awesome views of the Pacific. The lighthouse had some cool, interactive displays. My youngest enjoyed the horn! Got to see an actual red sea otter on the beach scratching it's back like a d… Full review by tdsuperstar
Mar 6, 2024
Interesting to see how the British and then the Canadians organized defence of this key part of the west coast - adjacent to the home of the Canadian navy Pacific fleet at Esquimault. Fort began in t… Full review by Gardiner W
I see the hours on the website are 10-5pm this coming September. Are the hours for the parking lot and grounds the same as the lighthouse/buildings? (other than the parking lot closing 30 minutes after the site)
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Yes, the parking is the same area, whether you are visiting the lighthouse or the buildings. Well worth the visit! And it is free this year, because of the Canada 150.
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