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Gonzales Hill Lookout Tower

Victoria, British Columbia

A World War II structure that has stood the test of time.  

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Atop Gonzales Hill sits a simple World War II-era lookout tower. It provides unobstructed views of the entire south point of Vancouver Island and the islands across the Juan De Fuca straight. Also nearby is an observatory, but it is closed to the public.

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