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The Fairmont Empress Hotel (“The Empress”) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

By Sheena Owen Aug 25th, 2014

Build between 1904-1908, The Fairmont Express (“The Empress”) is Victoria, British Columbia’s most famous and oldest hotel, officially opening on January 20, 1908. Designed by architect, Francis Rattenbury, this chateau style hotel served as a terminus hotel for Canadian Pacific Steamship line.

Shannon Mews – 7101 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

By Sheena Owen Aug 15th, 2014

Shannon Mews is the second mansion built by Vancouver’s first millionaire, Benjamin Tingley Rogers. BT Rogers, an American sugar producer, came to Canada in 1889 with a vision of starting his own sugar business. In 1890 with the City of Vancouver’s blessing, Rogers opened the British Columbia Sugar Refining Company.

The Fairmont Empress Hotel (“The Empress”) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Shannon Mews – 7101 Granville Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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