Helmcken House

Helmcken House
Location Victoria, British Columbia Canada, located in Thunderbird Park.
Type historic house museum
Website bcheritage.ca/helmcken/

Helmcken House is a museum in Victoria, British Columbia, located in Thunderbird Park. It was built by Dr. John Sebastian Helmcken, the first doctor in Victoria, in 1852, a surgeon with the Hudson's Bay Company. It is one of the oldest houses in British Columbia. Some interesting items on display include his medical kit.

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    Coordinates: 48°25′12″N 123°21′59″W / 48.4200°N 123.3665°W / 48.4200; -123.3665


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