Old Victoria Custom House, National historic site at Wharf Street, Victoria, Canada.
The Old Victoria Custom House exhibits a three-story structure with a mansard roof, built in 1875 following Second Empire architectural principles.
The customs facility regulated trade at Victoria's port from 1875 to 1899, marking the establishment of federal presence after Canadian Confederation.
Gold seekers gathered at this building in 1898 to obtain miners' licenses before departing for the Klondike, establishing its role in the Gold Rush.
Located at 1002 Wharf Street, the building offers views of Victoria's harbor and stands near other historical structures in downtown Victoria.
This structure represents one of few remaining examples of nineteenth-century federal buildings designed by Canada's first Chief Architect, Thomas Seaton Scott.
Location: Victoria
Architects: Thomas Seaton Scott
Architectural style: Second Empire style
Address: 1002 Wharf Street
GPS coordinates: 48.42443,-123.37004
Latest update: March 13, 2025 20:33
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