Jewish Cemetery Tour: Merchants for the Mines

The allure of gold attracted adventurous young Jewish men to seek their fortune in B.C. Having honed their business expertise with gold rushes in California, they brought their expertise north and became a vital part of the frontier. Amber Woods, author of our popular Guide to Victoria’s Historic Jewish Cemetery, will share their stories of success, failure and murder. Meet at the main gate, Fernwood Road at the corner of Cedar Hill Road. Men: please wear a hat.