Ross Bay Cemetery Tour- . RBC. Women’s History — “The White Ribboners.”  

Oct. 8. RBC. Women’s History — “The White Ribboners.” This year marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of the World Women’s Christian Temperance Union. The WCTU began in the US in 1874. In 1883, it expanded into Canada, and a group of strong, organized women here in BC took up the cause. On this new tour, Yvonne Van Ruskenveld will take you to the graves of the amazing women who organized to push not just for prohibition but for women’s right to vote. They were a force that politicians had to reckon with! Many historical figures from the early days of the province and colony of British Columbia are Buried at Ross Bay. The tour begins at 2PM at the cemetery entrance on Fairfield Road, opposite the South end of Stannard Street. No reservations needed. Charge: $5 for non members;$2 for members . Your Host: Vancouver Island Local Historical Society