The item is a negative film reel of out-takes from ca. 1954. It shows various scenes around Victoria, including: Thunderbird Park with cedar log [being prepped for carving?]; Inner Harbour with ships; view from ship entering Inner Harbour; war canoe race on the Gorge [?]; country road; recreational activities.
Vancouver Island : British Columbia's island playground : out-takes from 1941-1942 version
The item is a film reel of out-takes from ca. 1941. It includes footage of: Hatley Park gardens; Olde English Inn; passengers disembarking at Victoria; 1940 license plates; customs/immigration check; golf match with spectators; various shots of Victoria, including more gardens; Inner Harbour with ships; Oak Bay Golf Course.
Vancouver Island : British Columbia's island playground : 1956-1957 version
The item is a composite print of a travelogue made in 1956-1957. It is a revised version of the film and incorporates footage from the 1941-1942 and 1951 versions, as well as new footage. New footage includes cars coming off the ferry in Victoria's inner harbour; dockside scenes, including a freighter loading; a Trans-Canada Airlines aircraft arriving at Patricia Bay airport; Malahat Summit scenery; marina and fishing scenes; downtown Duncan and local logging operations; the John Hart hydro-electric plant; etc.