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McNeill Bay Mt Baker
McNeill Bay seen from Walbran Park on Gonzales Hill with Mount Baker in the distance.

McNeill Bay (aka Shoal Bay) lies within the boundaries of Oak Bay, British Columbia along the coast of Vancouver Island. It was named after Captain William Henry McNeill, master of the Hudson's Bay Company steamer SS Beaver, and one of the five original landowners of Oak Bay.

On 14 March 1843 the SS Beaver anchored in this bay, with James Douglas (Chief Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company) as the site for Fort Victoria was being scouted.

The land where the esplanade currently runs along the shoreline was a gift from Rosina Irene Margaret Ross.

  • McNeill Bay

    McNeill Bay as seen overlooking Beach Drive.

  • McNeill Bay Fort Victoria

    Plaque commemorating Victoria's settlement.

  • McNeill Homestead Plaque

    Plaque remembering McNeill homestead.

  • McNeill Homestead Plaque2

    Plaque honoring McNeill memories.

  • McNeill Bay Esplanade

    A view towards the esplanade.

  • McNeill Bay Ross Esplanade

    Plaque thanking Ross donation.

  • McNeill Bay Dog Sign

    Sign reminding dogs how to behave.

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