Douglas College - History

History

The college is named after the former Governor of British Columbia, Sir James Douglas, and the David Lam campus is named after a former Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia. The music department at Douglas College started with the founding of the college in 1970. The College has two year transfer programs with universities such as University of British Columbia and University of Victoria

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