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In today's episode we'll explore Ross Bay Cemetery, where nearly 30,000 burials spanned more than 150 years on the 27.5 acre property.

Podcast links and further reading:

1. "Funeral of Mrs. Pearse". Daily British Colonist. Victoria, BC. 1872-12-29. p. 3.

2. "New Plot Opportunity at Ross Bay Cemetery". City of Victoria. 2004. Archived from the original on December 17, 2007. Retrieved 2008-07-21.

3. Heiman, Carolyn (2007-02-16). "Lottery brings burial with a view". Times Colonist. Victoria BC. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03 – via Canada.com.

4. [1] CWGC Cemetery Report.

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https://discoverthepast.com

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https://archive.org/details/historicguidetor0000adam

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