Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site

Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sit…

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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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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
Sep 23, 2023
We hadn’t heard of this fort until it showed up in the list of things to do in Victoria. Spent a few hours there wandering the fort. It was reasonably priced, the weather was perfect and we learned … Full review by Cmpcga
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Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site is a 19th-century coastal artillery fort on the Colwood, British Columbia side of Esquimalt Harbour,. …
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Located:Colwood, British Columbia, Canada
Construction completed:1895–1897

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I see the hours on the website are 10-5pm this coming September. Are the hours for the parking lot and grounds …
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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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Answer by Joan L · Aug 29, 2017
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Is the trail leading to the lighthouse wheelchair friendly?
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Hi Yes I think it was plus I think there was a ramp up to the actual house rather than use stairs.
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Answer by Jeanette H · May 29, 2017
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