Helmcken House

Above is Helmcken House, still on the original plot of land where it was built, now adjacent to the Royal BC Museum (visible on the left above). The house belonged to John Sebastian Helmcken, the colony's first doctor and an important early resident in many other ways. I went to Helmcken House yesterday because I realized I have never looked inside closely. We'll have a look at what I found within, tomorrow.

John Sebastian Helmcken

Just behind St. Ann's Schoolhouse that was pictured here yesterday is the house that belonged to John Sebastian Helmcken, probably my favorite amongst all our founding fathers. He was a medical doctor and in the statue above is pictured as he was probably often seen, leaving his house with his medical bag in one hand and his stethoscope around his neck. His house is the oldest house in the province that is still on its original foundation. He built it in 1852 next door to Governor James Douglas, whose daughter he married. You can find out more about him by clicking HERE.