CONSERVATION - STANDARDS

Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork (NPS Preservation Briefs)
Roofing for Historic Buildings (NPS Preservation Briefs)
The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows (NPS Preservation Briefs)
Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings (NPS Preservation Briefs)

HERITAGE BC GUIDES AND TIPS

Guides & Tips
Definitions & FAQ

BC HERITAGE BRANCH

Heritage & Sustainability

CONSERVATION - RESOURCES

Conservation Guidelines for Modernist Architecture in the Victoria Region
Saving Windows, Saving Money
APT's Building Technology Heritage Library
Canadian Architect & Builder Journal (1888-1908)
Old House Living
Antique Home
Vintage Woodworks
Waterglass Studios

BUILT HERITAGE

Canada’s Historic Places
National Trust for Canada (Heritage Canada)
Heritage BC
Heritage Oak Bay
Saanich Heritage
Hallmark Heritage Society
Victoria Civic Heritage Trust
The Land Conservancy
Vancouver Heritage Foundation
Heritage Vancouver
Historic Seattle
National Trust for Historic Preservation (US)

LOCAL HISTORY

Victoria Heritage Attractions Directory
Victoria Historical Society
Victoria’s Victoria
Beacon Hill Park History, 1842-2009

ARCHIVES

British Columbia Archives
City of Victoria Archives
City of Victoria Archives - Demolished Buildings Plans
Old Cemeteries Society Archives
Saanich Archives
Oak Bay Archives
Esquimalt Archives
University of Victoria Special Collections
BC Archival Information Network
Library and Archives Canada
Victoria Genealogical Society
Internet Archive

HISTORIC HOUSES OPEN TO PUBLIC (check opening times)

Craigdarroch Castle
Helmcken House
Ross Bay Villa
Point Ellice House
Emily Carr House
Wentworth Villa
Hatley Castle

WALKING TOURS

Cemetery Walking Tours (guided & self-guided)
Discover the Past Walks (guided)
Esquimalt Walking Tours (self-guided)
Saanich Heritage Walking Tours (self-guided)
Rockland Heritage Walking Tours (self guided)
Victoria Heritage Foundation Walking Tours (self-guided)
Downtown Victoria Heritage Walking Tours (self-guided)

RESEARCH

BC City Directories 1860-1955
The British Colonist, 1858-1980
Victoria Daily Times, 1896-1940
Victoria Fire Insurance Plans 1885 (Library of Congress)
Victoria Fire Insurance Plans 1895, 1903, 1913 (UVic Libraries)
Bird's-eye Views of Victoria, 1878, 1889 (Library of Congress)
Vancouver Island History (viHistory)
BC Gen Web
Library & Archives Canada (Canada Censuses)
Automated Genealogy (Transcribed Census Records)
Soldiers of WWI
Vintage Air Photos
VicMap Historical Maps & Air Photos
Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950