History
This electoral district was created in 1872 when Victoria District riding was abolished. It elected two members to the Canadian House of Commons.
In 1878, Sir John A. Macdonald was parachuted into the riding, as he was unelectable in eastern Canada, in the wake of the Pacific Scandal. Victorians voted for him enthusiastically, as he promised to finally bring about the construction of what became the Canadian Pacific Railway. In the fall, he was also acclaimed as member for the Marquette riding in Manitoba.
It was abolished in 1903, and split into Victoria City and Nanaimo ridings.
It was re-created in 1924 from the Victoria City riding, electing one member to the House of Commons.
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