Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The MV Queen of New Westminster is a Canadian roll-on, roll-off passenger ferry operated by BC Ferries. [2] In 1964, the vessel was built as one of seven Victoria class ferries. Like her sister ships, she was lengthened in 1973 at Burrard Dry Dock.
Queen of Nanaimo, Queen of New Westminster and Queen of Burnaby were the last to enter service and operated on the Departure Bay – Horseshoe Bay route. [31] Queen of New Westminster remains in service. [28] On 2 August 1970, Queen of Victoria was in transit through Active Pass with 626 passengers when the ferry was struck by the Soviet ...
He then proceeded towards Vancouver, toured the area, attended a civic reception and military ball, as well as opening the New Westminster Exhibition. [92] The Prince also went on to Victoria, where he laid the foundation stone of a statue of Queen Victoria on the grounds of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings. [102]
When Queen Victoria designated New Westminster instead as her new capital's name, the name Queensborough became applied to New Westminster's portion of Lulu Island, across the north arm of the Fraser from the southern end of the city. Queensborough is today a growing housing area with its own distinct identity.
The image featuring Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their family celebrating brought the tree to a broader audience. The royal family was pictured gathered around an evergreen tree decorated ...
The Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria was celebrated on 20 and 21 June 1887 to mark the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession on 20 June 1837. It was celebrated with a Thanksgiving Service at Westminster Abbey , and a banquet to which 50 European kings and princes were invited.
Queen Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, Princess Anne, Mark Phillips, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward: Nova Scotia (Queen and Duke only) New Brunswick (Queen and Duke only) Quebec: Montreal, Brome Lake: To open, attend, and (in Princess Anne's case) participate in the Summer Olympics: 10/5 – 10/6 The Duke of Edinburgh
Seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at the Queen’s funeral service on Monday, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia. Here is a list of them, and ...