Pipeline Trail rail bed
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member cala3
N 48° 31.200 W 123° 23.871
10U E 470621 N 5374175
Victoria and Sidney Railway rail bed along the Pipeline trail, west side of Elk & Beaver Lakes
Waymark Code: WM196CG
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 12/06/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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The Victoria and Sidney Railway Company (V&S) 1894-1919 was one of three railways serving the residents of Victoria and Saanich peninsula.

Once at the marker, some of the uncovered rail bed can be seen at the foot.

A map here shows the competing railways (visit link)
Type of Marker: Geographical / Natural History

Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker

Describe the parking that is available nearby: CRD parking north or south of trail, or one of the roads to the west of the trails leading to the main Elk Lake 10K trail

What Agency placed the marker?: Historical preservation society
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