Lake Cowichan Cenotaph

Erected by Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 210 in the fall of 1960, this memorial is dedicated to the war dead of the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War, and to peacekeepers worldwide. The stones were brought from surrounding hills and were lovingly cut and placed by Art Skoda, who stated there would always be a little part of him in Lake Cowichan. Mr. Skoda died the following Remembrance Day in the Interior. Nels LaForge and a large group of volunteers worked on the project. Geoff Dalman was president of the Legion at that time. The memorial was designed by Alan Harder, and financial help was received from local companies and individuals. The memorial was built in the triangular island that sits at the junction of North Shore and South Shore Roads. It was moved to its present location in Central Park in June 1975, because it posed a hazard to motorists. The Legion supported the move as the Annual Remembrance Day service would be uninterrupted at the new location. Colourful Remembrance Day services are held annually at the memorial.