Gaslight Chronicles
An informational podcast that dives into Victoria, British Columbia’s past when gas powered street lamps illuminated the city. Hosted by Megan Evans who shares an array of stories from Victoria’s infamous cult leader, to Chinatown and the Opium Trade, Ross Bay Cemetery, Point Ellice House/Point Ellice Bridge Disaster and many others.
Gaslight Chronicles
Latest Episodes
Episode Four: Echoes by the Shore: Ross Bay Cemetery
In today's episode we'll explore Ross Bay Cemetery, where nearly 30,000 burials spanned more than 150 years on the 27.5 acre property.Podcast links and further reading:1.
Episode Three: Point Ellice: Heritage House and Bridge Disaster
In today's episode we'll explore the historic Point Ellice House alongside the significant but often overlooked Point Ellice Bridge disaster which resulted in 55 deaths.Podcast links and further reading:· ...
Episode Two: Smoke and Shadows: Victoria's Chinatown and Opium Trade
In today's episode we'll explore Victoria's Chinatown, which is the oldest surviving in Canada and its connection to the opium trade from the late 1800s.Podcast links and further reading: Yee, Paul (2005). Chinatown:...
Episode One: Brother Twelve: Mysticism and Mayhem
In today's episode we'll explore Victoria's infamous cult leader Brother Twelve and his followers who resided on DeCourcy and Valdes islands near Nanaimo, BC.Podcast links and further reading:Oliphant, John (2006), Brothe...
