British Columbia

Province Code
BC
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-050
Type
Address
5852 Cowichan Street
Location
Garrison Crossing
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1092094, -121.9708183
Inscription

[plaque]

GARRISON CROSSING

The Quarters & Dempsey Place

Known today as "The Quarters", these row houses were one
of two multi-family projects built in the 1960s by National
Defence for military families, in response to a shortage of
housing at that time. Although modest in size, they offered
three of four bedrooms and were finished with solid birch
flooring throughout. Of the oriignal 68 vintage units in this
grouping, 60 were retained and refurbished in 2006 - 2009,
transforming them into stylish and modern homes with
affordable pricing, making them very desirable to buyers.
Another group of 32 units on the easter side of Garrison
Crossing at Shawnigan Crescent were named "Dempsey Place"
and were renovated in 2005 and also sold as condominums.
Typically, Permanent Married Quarters (PMQs) were single
family or duplex units and only a few of Canada's bases included
row housing. All of the other multi-family housing in Garrison
Crossing is the result of new construction begun in 2004.

Les Logements (« Quarters »)
et Dempsey Place

Connues aujourd'hui sous le nom de « Quarters », ces maisons
en rangée faisaient partie de deux ensembles résidentiels que
la Défense nationale a construits durant les années 1960 pour
les familles de militaires afin de répondre à la demande
pressante de l'époque. Ces residences modestes offraient trois
ou quartre chambres à coucher et étaient dotées de planches
en bouleau. On a conservé 60 des 68 maisons d'origine, et on
les a rénovées pour les transformer en attrayantes résidences
modernes à prix abordable, et qui ont plu à de nombreux
acheteurs. Du côté est de Garrison Crossing, sur le Croissant
Shawnigan, « Dempsey Place » est un ensemble de 32 maisons
rénovées en 2005 et vendues en copropriété. Sur les bases
canadiennes, les logements militaires étaient d'habitude des
maisons individuelles ou jumulées et seules qulques bases
canadiennes incluaienet des maisons en rangée. À Garrison
Crossing, toutes les autres résidences multifamiliales ont été
construites depuis 2004.

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This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10561
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-049
Type
Address
45305 Watson Road
Location
Across from Watson Elementary
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1112062, -121.9697236
Inscription

[plaque]

GARRISON CROSSING

Watson Elementary School

In the early years of Mitchell Gardens, children of military
personnel attended school in borrowed rooms in a military
recreation building. The area's booming population led to the
construction of Vedder Elementary School. This school quickly
became overcrowded and in 1955 the military purchased
13.75 acres across the street from here on Watson Road to
build a new elementary school. During its construction, some
students attended other area schools in shifts. A new six-room
school that cost $70,000 at the time was opened officially in
November 1955 by Camp Commander Col. D.W. Cunnington
GM, CD with 198 students enrolled. In 1960 four more rooms
were added and at one point, there were also 10 portable
classrooms in use to meet the growing Mitchell Gardens and
Sardis population. In the late 1980s, the portables were replaced
by a large addition to the back of the school and the property
was later acquired by the Chilliwack School District. When CFB
Chilliwack closed, enrollment dropped from 550 to 350.

École élémentaire Watson

Au début, les enfants des militaires qui habitaient A Mitchell
Gardens allaienet A l'école dans des salles de l'édifice récréatif
militaire. A cause de la croissance de la population dans le
secteur, on a construit l'école élémentaire Vedder. Cette école
est rapidement devenue surpeuplée et, en 1955, les Forces
canadiennes ont acheté un terrain de 13,75 acres en face de
l'endroit oU vous vous trouvez, sur le chemin Watson, pour y
construire une nouvelle école élémentaire. Durant la
construction, certains élèves ont fréquenté d'autres écoles du
secteur, selon des horaires écalés. En novembre 1955, le Col.
D.W. Cunnington GM, CD, commandant du camp, inaugurait
officiellement la nouvelle école de six salles, qui a coUté
70,000$ A l'époque, qui comptait déjA 298 élèves. En 1960, on
ajouta quatre salles de classes. A une époque, l'école
comprenait aussi 10 salles portatives pour répondre A la
demande de la population grandissante de Mitchell Gardens
et Sardis. A la fin des années 1980, une nouvelle aile a remplacé
les portatives A l'arrière de l'école, et la propriété a été acquise
par le conseil scolaire du district de Chilliwack. Lorsque la BFC
Chilliwack a fermé ses portes, les nombre d'élèves est
passé de 550 A 350.

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Body Content

This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10560
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-048
Type
Address
Watson Road and Sappers' Way
Location
Garrison Crossing
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1111483, -121.9686839
Inscription

[plaque]

GARRISON CROSSING

The Street Names of
Garrison Crossing

The 153-acre site to the south of where you are standing was
developed by the Department of National Defence as the portion
of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack that would house and
support its military personnel, civilian staff and their families.
During the design and construction of the neighbourhoods all
but one of the original streets - Boulevard was given aboriginal
names derived from the Halq'emélem language of the Sto:lo
First Nations people. These names include Chehalis, Coquitlam,
Cowichan, Matsqui, Nicomen, Qualicum, Shawnigan, Soowahlie
and Tamihi. After the base officially closed in early 1998, an
award winning redevelopment of the site commenced preserving
many of the assets and features of the property including the
original street names. The original street name of Boulevard has
Garrison added in front of it to acknowledge its military origina,
while this new road Sappers Way was named in honour of the
sappers who served here. You can learn more about sappers
just down the way.

Les noms des rues de
Garrison Crossing

Le site de 153 acres au sud de l'endroit où vous vous tenez a
été aménagé par le ministère de la Défense nationale en secteur
résidentiel et de soutien pour les militaires, les civils et leurs
families. Durant la conception et la construction de ces
quartiers, on a donné à toutes les rues sauf le Boulevard des
noms autochtones issus de la langue Halq'eméylem de la
Première nation Sto:lo. Ces noms incluent Chehalis, Coquitlam,
Cowichan, Matsqui, Nicomen, Qualicum, Shawnigan, Soowahlie
et Tamihi. Suite à la fermeture officielle de la base au début de
1998, on a commencé à construire un aménagement primé sur
le site, en protégeant de nombreux éléments et avantages de
la propriété, dont les anciens noms des rues. Le Boulevard est
devenu le Boulevard Garrison, pour rendre hommage au passé
militaire des lieux, et cette nouvelle rue est devenue Sappers'
Way pour commémorer les sapeurs qui ont servi ici. On vous
donnera plus de détail sur les sapeurs un peu plus loin.

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Body Content

This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10558
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-047
Type
Address
Garrison Boulevard and Watson Road
Location
Garrison Crossing
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1112696, -121.9646326
Inscription

GARRISON CROSSING

Garrison Crossing

You are standing at the north entrance of what was once the
home of military personnel stationed at the former Canadian
Forces Base (CFB) Chilliwack, together with their families, from
1942 to 1997. In 2004, the main north-south road through the
community, previously known as "Boulevard", was relocated
from its original location where you are now standing to its
present alignment, known today as Garrison Boulevard. This
was done to prevent the destruction of the centerline boulevard
of trees that would hae been unavoidable during the
underground installation of all new services including hyrdo,
sewer, water and telecommunications. The redevelopment of
the 153-acre site began at this corner in October 2003, and
included the planting of the three Douglas Fir trees growing
just behind the entrance gateway. Prior to the redevelopement,
the base was divided into two sectors - the military sector
south of Keith Wilson Road and this residential sector north of
that road.

Garrison Crossing

Vous êtes à l'entrée nord d'un logement autrefois réservé aux
militaires et à leurs familles, qui étaient stationnés à l'ancienne
base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Chiliwack, de 1942 A 1997.
En 2004, la principale artère nord-sud de la collectivité,
auparavant appelée «l e Boulevard », a été déplacée de l'endroit
où vous vous trouvez pour être retracée A son emplacement
actuel, le Boulevard Garrison. Le nouveau tracé de la rue a
permis de conserver la rangée d'arbres du bouulevard, qui aurait
autrement été détruite pour installer sous terre tous les
nouveaux services, incluant l'hydro, l'égout, les conduites
d'eau et les télécommunications. Le réaménagement des 153
acres du site a débuté ici, en octobre 2003, et a inclus la
plantation des trois Douglas taxifoliés derrière la porte d'entrée.
Avant le réaménagement, la base comptait deux secteurs - le
secteur militaire au sud du chemin Keith Wilson et le secteur
résidentiel au nord de cette artère.

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Jim Harris, CFB Chilliwack Historical Society
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plaque
War or Conflict Term
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Body Content

This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10557
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-046
Type
Address
Cheamview Crescent
Location
At mail kiosk in Cheam Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1105937, -121.9656911
Inscription

[left column/colonne gauche]

GARRISON CROSSING

The Permanent Married Quarters
- All the comforts of home life

In 1946, Immediately following World War II, military families who were
stationed at Camp Chilliwack (later known as Canadian Forces Base
(CFB) Chilliwack) were delighted to move into brand new homes. These
Permanent Married Quarters - or "PMQs" - were a vast improvement
over the previous temporary accommodations. They now enjoyed the
luxury of oil furnaces, extra cupboard space, large yards and long
clotheslines! Over the years, 412 PMQs were built at CFB Chilliwack,
providing a safe home for thousands of serving soldiers and their
families. A supportive community and network of friends created a
neighbourhood where wives and children could feel that they were
part of a broader military family. Many of these historic homes have
been refurbished and still exist today, including all of these homes
around the park you are standing in, which were once occupied by
CFB Chilliwack officers and their families. This park, which was created
as part of the original plan for the Base, was preserved along with its
many large trees as part of the Garrison Crossing redevelopment. The
section of Cheamview Crescent encircling this park was kept to the
original width of the paved roads found throughout the "PMQ Patch".
It also has no curbs, gutters and sidewalks to commemorate how all
the streets on the site once looked and felt.

[right column/colonne droite]

Les logements militaires - tout le
confort d'un vrai foyer

En 1946, tout de suite après la Deuxième Guerre mondiale, les families
des militaires staionnés au Camp Chilliwack (qui devient plus tard la
base des Forces canadienne (BFC) Chilliwack) ont emménagé avec
plaisir dans de nouveaux logements. Par rapport à leurs anciens
logements temporaires, les nouveaux logements militaires étalent une
grande amélioration, car ils étalent dotés de chaudières au mazout,
de grands placards et de belles cordes à linge!

Au fil des ans, 412 logements militaires on été construits à la BFC
Chilliwack, afin d'offrir un logement sécuritaire aux militaires en service
et à leurs familles. Une communauté chaleureause et un réseau d'amis
ont créé un quartier où les épouses et les enfants faisaient aussi partie
de la grande famile militaire. Beaucoup de ces maisons historiques
ont été rénovées et sont toujours sur les lieux, y compris toutes les
maisons qui entourent le park où vous vous trouvez et qui ont autrefois
été occupées par les families des officiers de la BFC Chilliwack. Le parc,
qui faisait partie du plan original de la base, a été conservé, de même
que les grands arbres qu'il abrite, dans le cadre du réaménagement
de Garrison Crossing. La partie du Croissant Cheamview qui entoure
le parc est de la même largeur que les chaussées du secteur des
logements militaires. Sans bordures, caniveaux ou trottoirs, la rue
nous rappelle l'aspect des rues qu'on trouvait autrefois sur le site.

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interpretive panel
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This interpretive panel was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Interpretive panel
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10551
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-045
Type
Address
Garrison Boulevard and Shawnigan Crescent
Location
Garrison Crossing
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.110296, -121.9645538
Inscription

GARRISON CROSSING

Restored and New Homes

Look around you and take a step back in time. This
neighbourhood was once part of the former Canadian Forces
Base (CFB) Chilliwack, and was home to thousands of soldiers,
sailors and airmen and their families over its 53-year history.
Many of the bungalows, duplexes, duplexes, and row houses that you
see were built folloing WW II, and were refurbished in
2004/2005. This includes 32 row houses enclosed by Shawnigan
Crescent that when refurbished, sold for $150,000, a very
affordable price by today's market. Other houses and
townhouses were newly built to fit into the neighbourhood and
increase residential densities to more contemporary standards.
Other 21st century additions included new storm sewers
replacing open ditches, underground hyrdo, rear lanes with
attached or detached garages, modern street lighting and
mailbox kiosks. Previously, the only military home on the base
with the luxury of a garage was that of the
base commander.

Maisons neuves et rénovées

Jetez un coup d'œil aux alentours pour remonter dans le temps.
Des milliers de soldats, de marins et d'aviateurs canadiens et
leurs familles ont habité dans ce quartier, qui faisait autrefois
partie de la base des Forces canadiennes (BFC) Chilliwack,
pendant les 53 années d'opération de la base. Les nombreuses
maisons indigiduelles et en rangée que vous apercevez ont été
construites après la Deuxième Guerre mondiale et rénovées
en 2004-2005. Dans ce groupe d'habitations, on dénombre les
32 maisons en rangée du Croissant Shawnigan qui ont été
rénovées, puis vendues au prix de 150 000 $, un prix très
abordable sur le marché actuel. On a aussi construit d'autres
maisons indivuelles et en rangées dans le style du quartier,
afin d'accroItre la densité résidentielle selon les normes
modernes. Parmi les autres nouveautés du 21e siècle, citons
les nouveaux égouts pluviaux qui remplacent les fossés, l'hydro
souterraine, les chemins à l'arrière menant aux garages attachés
ou détachés, l'éclairage des rues et les kiosques de courrier
modernes. Autrefois, seul le commandant de la base avait droit
à un logement militaire doté d'un garage.

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Photo Credit
Jim Harris, CFB Chilliwack Historical Society
Caption
plaque
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10556
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-044
Type
Address
Coquitlam Street and Garrison Boulevard/Keith Wilson Road
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1089685, -121.9666839
Inscription

[plaque at Coquitlam Street and Garrison Boulevard/plaque à rue Coquitlam et boulevard Garrison]

GARRISON CROSSING

The "Boulevard"

This main road, once simply referred to as "Boulevard"
continues to be a tree-lines treasure of the community. Just
south of this location, it is flanked by a stand of native BC
forest known locally as "The Woods". Along its entire length,
several contemporary introduced species of trees were planted
in the median of the original boulevard. English Oaks, Pin Oaks,
Norway Maples, American Elms, Lindens, Flowering Cherries,
Hawthorns and Crabapples, among others, were selected to
provide amenity and shade in the decades following WWII.
European inspired "pollarding", a pruning technique used
primarily in France to stunt large growing trees, was employed
with some of the elms that still line this street. Many of the
mature specimen tree were saved by innovative design
techniques, and more than 200 new trees were planted in the
first phase of Garrison Crossing, providing a leafy legacy for
years to come.

Le Boulevard

Autrefois simplement appelée le Boulevard, cette artère
conserve sa rangée d'arbres et reste le trésur du quartier. Au
sud, un boisé composé d'arbres indigènes de C.-B. borde le
Boulevatd. Durant les décennies qui suivirent la Deuxième
Guerre mondiale, de nouveaux arbres furent introduits sur
toute la longueur du terr-plein central : chênes anglais, chênes
palustres, érables de Norvège, ormes d'Amérique, tilleuls,
cerisiers ornementaux, aubépines et pommetiers furent choisis
pour leur beauté et l'ombre qu'ils fournissaient. Certains des
ormed qui bordent l'artère ont été coupés «en têtard»,
technique surout utilisée en France pour émonder les grands
arbres. A l'aide de techniques de conception novatrices, on a
réussi à conserver de nombreux arbres à maturité et l'on a
aussi planté plus de 200 arbres durant la première phase de
Garrison Crossing, afin d'assurer la verdue du projet pendant
de longues années.

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[plaque at Keith Wilson Road/plaque à chemin Keith Wilson]

GARRISON CROSSING

The Boulevard - Realignment

The line of trees in front of you stretches from here at Keith
Wilson Road to Watson Road. This location is where the original
"Boulevard" entered the married quarters of the former
Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Chilliwack. As part of the
redevelopment of the site, the street was realigned to the major
intersection 100 metres to your right and renamed Garrison
Boulevard. During the 56-year history of CFB Chilliwack,
military community leaders started many a colourful parade
and rousing community event from this corner. Nearby were the
All Sappers (Protestant) and Lady of the Valley (Catholic)
Chapels that held many joyous christenings, communions,
marriages and, regrettably, some solemn funerals. This
neighbourhood enjoyed a higher degree of privacy than the
civilian community and was a safe and protected area for
military families. As soldiers returned home for the evening, the
ups and downs of work were left behind as thoughts turned to
the comforts of home, family and friends.

Le Boulevard réaligné

La rangée d'arbres devant vous va du chemin Keith Wilson au
chemin Watson. Cet endroit est le site du "Boulevard" qui
menait aux logements militaires de l'ancienne base des Forces
canadiennes (BFC) Chilliwack. Dans le cadre du
réaménagement du site, on a aligné la rue jusqu'à l'intersection
à 100 mètres à  droite, et on lui a donné le nom de Garrison
Boulevard. Durant les 56 années de l'histoire de la BFC
Chilliwack, de nombreux defilés et événements
communautaires très émouvants ont débuté ici même et
animés par les leaders de la communauté militaire. Tout près,
de nombreux baptêmes, communions, mariages et,
regrettablement, certains funerailles solennelles se sont
déroulés aux chapelles All Sappers (protestante) et Lady of the
Valley (catholique). Ce quartier, encore plus privé que la
collectivité civile, était un endroit sûr et sécuritaire pour les
familles des militaires. Quand les militaires revenaient à la
maison le soir, ils pouvaient oublier leur travail en retrouvant le
confort de la maison, de leur famille et de leurs amis.

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Photo Credit
Jim Harris, CFB Chilliwack Historical Society
Caption
The Boulevard Plaque
1 of 2 images
Image
Photo Credit
Jim Harris, CFB Chilliwack Historical Society
Caption
The Boulevard - Realignment Plaque
1 of 2 images
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Body Content

The "Boulevard" Plaque and The Boulevard - Realignment Plaque were installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaques (on plinths)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10555
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-043
Type
Address
Vimy Drive
Location
Vedder Crossing
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1000973, -121.9658836
Inscription

Vimy Dr

War or Conflict Term
Province
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This street was named in June 2000 to commemorate those who fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge in the First World War.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Street
Memorial CF Legacy ID
12603
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-042
Type
Address
Tamihi Way and Garrison Boulevard
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1074231, -121.9676309
Inscription

[plaque at Tamihi Way]

The Woods

Known simply as "The Woods" by residents, this natural stand of native conifers has colonized the site since the early 1900s. "The Woods" consists largely of Douglas Fir, the most commercially important species in the west coast logging industry. This stand offers an opportunity to see all of British Columbia's native confierous species in one place, including Douglas Fir, Western Hemlock, Western Red Cedar, as well as the rare Grand Fir and Sitka Spruce. The Bigleaf Maple and Paper Birch trees also found in this second-growth stand are now yielding to these longer-lived and more dominant conifers. The Woods have long been a favoured play area for children of military families who were posted to Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Chilliwack, and were retained in Garrison Crossing as an important community green space. This maturing forest reflects the natural history and habitat in the surrounding mountains and the Fraser Valley.

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[plaque at 5806 Garrison Boulevard]

GARRISON CROSSING

Restoration of "The Woods"

This magical woodlot known as "The Woods" in military times
was a popular and imaginative gathering place where the
children of the Mitchell Gardens community came to play. It
was a remnant forest stand on the edge of the base property
when the first PMQs were constructed in the mid 1940s. As
surrounding property was acquired by the federal government
to meet the demands of a growing installation, the woodlot
became centrally located within the community. Extensive use
over the years had destroyed much of the undergrowth. It was
sensitively restored to its local native ecology with the planting
of over 7,000 trees, shrubs and ground-cover in 2007 during
the redevelopment of the former military base lands. A network
of walking paths and benches was also added as part of the
Garrison Crossing legacy to enjoy this special place for years
to come. Today, this 2.3 acre (.93 ha) suburban forest now
commonly called the "Tree Park", is owned and managed by
the City. Please stay on the paths.

Restauration du boisé  « The Woods »

Connu sous le nom de « The Woods » à l'époque de la base
militaire, ce magnifique site boisé était un des endroits favoris
des enfants du quarier Mitchell Gardens, qui venaient y jouer.
C'était un reste de al forêt qui entourait la base quand les
premiers logements militaires ont été construits, au milieu des
années 1940. Quand le gouvernement fédéral acheta la
propriété voisine pour répondre aux besoins grandissants de
l'installation, le boisé se retrouva au cœr de la communauté.
Au fil des ans, le sous-bois a souffert de l'utilisation intense
du secteur. On a voulu restaurer le sous-bois en se souciant
de l'écologie locale et, durant le réaménagement des terrains
de l'ancienne base en 2007, on y a donc planté plus de 7 000
arbres, arbustes et plantes couvre-sol. Un réseau de sentiers
et des bans ont été aussi installés, pour rendre hommage au
passé de Garrison Crossing et pour faire de cet endroit un lieu
agréable à l'avenir. Aujourd'hui, ce boisé aubain de 2.3 acres
(.93 ha) est connu sous le nom de « Tree Park », et appartient
à la Ville. Veuillez rester sur les sentiers.

CANADA LANDS COMPANY
SOCIÉTÉ IMMOBILIÈRE DU CANADA

Image
Photo Credit
Jim Harris, Canada Lands Company
Caption
The Woods Plaque
1 of 2 images
Image
Photo Credit
Jim Harris, Canada Lands Company
Caption
Restoration of the Woods Plaque
1 of 2 images
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

The Woods Plaque and Restoration of "The Woods" Plaque were installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaques (on plinths)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10553
City/Municipality
Chilliwack
Memorial Number
59006-041
Type
Address
Tamihi Way and Garrison Boulevard
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.1074231, -121.9676309
Inscription

Cheam Centre Historic Precinct

You are standing at the area south of Tamihi Rooad and east of the Boulevard that grew into the centre for community activity and support for military personnel and their families. A former hangar building once located near this corner became the social centre for the community and housed local gatherings and club meetings. Next to it, a teen hall known as 'The Shack' held dances, and meetings. Recreational, retail and commercial buildings continued to be added into the early 1970s in support of the growing Mitchell Gardens Community. The enclave consisted of the Cheam Centre recreational complex, as well as a library that also played host to clubs and housed the Base Band. An old drill hall housed a day care, French immersion school, roller-skating and thrift shop. A CANEX (Canadian Exchange) general store building also housed a barbership, dry cleaner and coffee shop. There were two chapels in this area, along with a hospital and dental clinic. Most of the buildings were demolished after the base closure but this rejuvenated precinct lives on as the "heart" of the community.

CANADA LANDS COMPANY
SOCIÉTÉ IMMOBLIÉRE DU CANADA

Image
Photo Credit
Jim Harris, Canada Lands Company
Caption
plaque
War or Conflict Term
Province
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Body Content

This plaque was installed as part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

City
Chilliwack
Country
Type Description
Plaque (on plinth)
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10552