1849 to 1886: The first gaols in B.C.

Last updated on July 26, 2021

Until the first gaol for sentenced individuals was built in New Westminster in 1886, people were held in custody at the Victoria Gaol in Bastion Square. The most prevalent crimes during this period were theft, assault, being drunk and the illegal sale of alcohol.

Slideshow of gaols during the 1800s

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1849 to 1886: The first gaols in B.C.

Slideshow of gaols during the 1800s