Cazza47
Here is a site you might find interesting
http://www.vpl.ca/bccd/index.php. B.C. City Directories 1860-1955. You select a year, then search Wrigley's or Henderson's directories for B.C. or Vancouver Island towns. Business and residents are listed alphabetically, showing occupation and address. Think an h after name means homeowner and r means renter. Also some old adds.
Frank on Thetis