Imrie Island

Imrie Island (48˚42'00" 123˚20'00" W side of Prevost Passage, SW of Moresby I, Gulf Is). Peter Imrie (1834–1915) and his Saanich First Nation wife, Anne (1837–1912), were Saanich pioneers. Peter came to BC from Ont in 1862 and tried his hand searching for gold in the Cariboo, Cassiar and Leech R districts. He settled at N Saanich about 1867 and resumed his original occupation of farmer. He played an active role in community affairs, helping promote the local agricultural society and...

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