'First Light on the Salish Sea'

Last Friday morning I painted with a group of outsiders

at the historic Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Light.

It was a glorious morning and I was there quite early.

There is, as I have mentioned in past postings, much

history at this site. This was the very first light station on

Canada's west coast and is situated at the entrance

to Esquimalt Harbour and the Naval Station.

Oil on wood panel 12 x 16.

Your thoughts & comments always appreciated.

Jeffrey

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Please email me for purchasing information.

jjboronart@shaw.ca

'Morning Sky-Fisgard Light', **SOLD**(Canadian west coast Impressionism, Fisgard Light, Esquimalt Harbour)

All of our old light stations throughout Canada seem

to evoke a sense of nostalgia for a by-gone era.

Though those times are gone many of the old lights still

do what they have always done, help to keep mariners safe.

Fisgard Light is the oldest on Canada's west coast. She first

showed light at sunset on November 16, 1860. Now

an designated historic site and museum, she has been

under going a complete refit this summer.

Still watching over the entrance to Esquimalt harbour it

was automated many years ago, her white or red beacon and

fog horn are a feature in Victoria's waters.

I can hear her signal now on this foggy autumn evening.

Oil on canvas 12 x 16.

Your comments and thoughts are always appreciated!

Jeffrey

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See "Keepers of the Light" by Donald Graham

for more historical

and technical information on BC's coastal

light stations and their Keepers.

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