Documentary shows rare footage of early automobiles driving on Malahat

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Ready to travel back in time? 

Earlier this month, a short documentary was released via Youtube that shows early automobiles traversing the Malahat. 

The footage in this documentary shows vehicles on the original Malahat Road, circa 1912.

It also details the history of why a road was needed, the construction of the road, various roadblocks encountered and how the road was built.  

Flivver Channel, who put together this mini-documentary specialize in all things mechanical and vehicle related. 

Check out The Malahat Road 1912: A Documentary below:

Let us know what you think of the video in the comments!

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Curtis Blandy
Curtis Blandy has worked with Victoria Buzz since September 2022. Previously, he was an on air host at The Zone @ 91-3 as well as 100.3 The Q in Victoria, BC. Curtis is a graduate from NAIT’s radio and television broadcasting program in Edmonton, Alta. He thrives in covering stories on local and provincial politics as well as the Victoria music scene. Reach out to him at curtis@victoriabuzz.com.
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