Not all treasures are recognized for their historical significance, until you dig a little deeper. This unveils the story of a relic, found in the Goldstream/Humpback area of Langford. Such a small thing, that holds a magnificent past.

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The Westshore pioneer life of Stanley Arthur Clark was full of promise, a wife, children, great job. No one knew it would end in tragedy just off the coast of Sidney at the northern end of the Saanich Peninsula. He is buried in Colwood Cemetery. This is his memory.

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This episode concentrates of the writing of Robert Connell who lived in Victoria and wrote of his hikes in the Westshore area during its early years. His writings on local geology and botany, was extremely well known to Victorians at the time. He often led trips out of Victoria to Goldstream, Skirt Mountain, Sooke, and other area's, talking about the geology and botany of the area.  It paints a picture of what the area once was, and what has been lost.

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The Ranger Station that covered the Langford District area was located at 697 Goldstream Avenue. In fact, most don't realize that its location was where Veterans Memorial Park is now situated in Langford. Hear about the building and Forest Rangers activities from fighting fires to measuring logs.

Emma a pioneer (and daughter of Caleb Pike) of the Highlands had a tumultuous life. Her mother dying. Her husband 'a notorious character' who deserted her and her young children. Tragedies and bad luck. But through it all, with true grit and determination she managed to raise a family, purchase property, and support herself.

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Many years ago, a young teen, walked along the E&N tracks at night in the Goldstream area on Vancouver Island. What happened next will send shivers down your spine! 

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Do ghosts haunt your house? Are there monsters in the forest? Have you seen unearthly figures in the night? Here's 3 short stories from newspapers in the past that will make your hair stand on end. Grab a blanket and listen in the dark - if you dare!

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Take a walk around the Humpback/Goldstream farming area on Vancouver Island as it once was, and peep into the lives of early pioneers before the Humpback Reservoir changed the landscape in 1912. *Become a Patron for Bonus Material*  - Access extensive written materials on this and other episodes.

The E&N Railroad on Vancouver Island has been plagued with squabbles and controversy since its beginnings in the 1870's, but has also created strong feelings of nostalgia then and now. This is a look at its early history, the building of the Niagara Canyon Trestle (an engineering feat for its time), and also deaths that occurred during it's construction. The fate of the E&N in 2022 hangs in the balance, but where did it all begin?

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This episode will recount some of the known drowning tragedies, and the circumstances surrounding them.  It will also tell you the story of what I consider to be Guardian Angel of Langford Lake - Hazel Baynes, as she is truly the definition of hero.