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All Canada British Columbia Victoria Macaulay Point Ruins

Macaulay Point Ruins

Hidden within the waterfront hills resides this dilapidated military stronghold.

Victoria, British Columbia

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Previously named Fort Macaulay, this location was once a military fortress guarding the coast of Victoria alongside Fort Rodd Hill as part of the Victoria-Esquimalt Fortress. 

Active from 1878 to 1956, Fort Macaulay was the longest-serving component of the Victoria- Esquimalt Coast Defence Fortification System. It was declared obsolete in 1956.

The park is now popular among dog walkers and rock climbers who climb at Fleming bay.

 

 

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Macaulay Point can be accessed from Fleming Beach, or alternatively, there's street parking at the end of Clifton Terrace off Munro Street.

ACCESSIBILITY:

The paths are a mix of paved, gravel, and dirt and this walk can generally be managed by wheelchair if it's not too muddy.

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Macaulay Point Ruins
304 Clifton Terrace
Victoria, British Columbia, V9A 5P2
Canada
48.418815, -123.410114
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