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The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) once held an annual Decoration Day where the society's members paraded to the Odd Fellows Cemetery on Little Mountain to place flowers on the gravesites of former members. At the ceremony June 29, 1919 Brother R. Marshall announced that the lodge intended to set aside a plot and erect a memorial to lodge members who had fallen during the First World War. On July 11, 1920 the memorial was unveiled by Grand Master H. Fooks of Agassiz. The memorial is made of granite on a white marble base, and is the shape of a Celtic cross. The three links on the plinth represent the Order while a helmet and crossed rifles reflect the service in which the eight First World War members of the Order had fallen. Their names were T.E. Caskey, R.A. Henderson, D. Munn, M. McLeod, G. Burch, S.A. Love, W.J. Davis and T.H. Parry. Two names from the Order were added following the Second World War; Lorne Clarence Rideout, R.C.A.F. buried in the Royal Canadian Legion Cemetery, Chilliwack and Harry Kennedy Ford, R.C.A.F. buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Germany.

This housing complex was erected in 1969, named to honour Piper James Richardson, VC, who died during the First World War. The following is an excerpt from the National Defence - Directorate of History and Heritage - Victoria Cross - First World War, 1914-1918 - James Cleland Richardson

James Cleland Richardson was born in Bellshill, Scotland on 25 November 1895, and later came to Canada. When the First World War began, he enlisted as a piper in the 16th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. On 8 October 1916, the 16th Battalion was attacking a German position called Regina Trench during the latter stages of the Battle of the Somme in France. When Piper Richardson’s company was held up in front of the enemy trench by uncut barbed wire and intense gunfire, he strode back and forth, calmly playing his bagpipes. Inspired by his example, his company assaulted the barbed wire, made their way through it, and captured the German position. Richardson survived the attack and was later detailed to escort a wounded comrade and some prisoners of war to the rear. Along the way he realized that he had left his bagpipes behind, and returned to retrieve them. He was never seen alive again. For his exemplary courage under fire in this action, Piper Richardson was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously.

This street was dedicated Sappers' Way by the Canada Lands Company on April 21, 2006, in memory of the 56 years that it was the 'Home of the Engineers'.

There is a plaque along the street which shows the significance of the street's name. It is part of the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

This plaque is dedicated to the former residents of the Permanent Married Quarters (PMQs). Following the closure of Canadian Forces Base Chilliwack, Canada Lands Company took over the management and future development of the site including the Permanent Married Quarters (PMQ) area. The housing was extensively renovated, the road network realigned and updated.

To preserve some of the military history of the area, Canada Lands Company has renamed the Permanent Married Quarters area "Garrison Crossing" and has installed a few historical elements in the housing development including this plaque. During the existence of Canadian Forces Base  Chilliwack, the Permanent Married Quarters area was previously known as "Mitchell Gardens" in honour of Lieutenant-Colonel Mitchell, VC.

The plaque is featured along the Garrison Crossing Legacy Walk.

CFB Chilliwack's original camp in April 1942 was built of Bell Tents, and this life-size concrete Bell Tent serves as a reminder of the base's early years. There used to be a bailey bridge panel and a plaque located next to the 23,000 lbs monument, but the panel has since been removed and the plaque was moved to the Saluting Base. 

This Royal Canadian Legion memorial was dedicated at the Canadian Legion cemetery on September 18, 1958, by Rt. Rev. H. R. Ragg (MA, DD) honorary assistant to the Bishop of New Wesminister, consecrated the grounds. Wreaths were laid by Legion president Gordon Buchanan and Mrs. K Gagnon, president of the Ladies Auxiliary. The unveiling was preformed by Pat Hall, as members of the Legion and Ladies Auxiliary surrounded the spire. (Adapted from the Chilliwack, BC, Wednesday, September 21, 1958. needs further research, the rest of the article unclear) The land on which the cenotaph sits was donated by a First World War veteran by the surname of Bathgate as a cemetery for Veterans of the First World War. In 1937, four half-acre sites and one slightly smaller area were officially surveyed and registered to the Legion. In 2001, seventeen gravestones from that time period were refurbished, and there are 3,000 other veterans or veterans dependents buried in the cemetery. During this time, they also received money to do some landscaping, including the planting of native trees around the area. (Adapted from the Chilliwack Progress, Tuesday, November 6, 2001)

The Wet Gap Plaque was erected on June 10, 2004, in memory of two 3 Field Squadron Sappers who were killed at the Wet Gap site during bridge camp in 1968.

On 27 November 1977, the military weapons ranges at CFB Chilliwack were dedicated in honour of Major General Christopher Vokes.

General Vokes started his career as Royal Canadian Engineer officer and, from 1924 to 1938, served in a variety of assignments in training, as District Engineer-Works and National Defence Headquarters staff. In December 1939, he was one of the first officers to go overseas where there followed a brilliant and highly decorated record of command of Canadian infantry and armoured units and formations in Sicily, Italy and Northwest Europe.

Late in 1941, he commanded the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry and later the 2^nd Canadian Infantry Brigade in the Sicilian landings in July 1943. Upon promotion to major-general, he commanded the 1^st Canadian Division in Italy. Late in 1944, he took command of the 4^th Canadian Armoured Division in Holland and was in command on V-E Day. Shortly thereafter, he took command of the 3^rd Canadian Division and commanded the Canadian Army Occupational Force in Northwest Europe.

After the war, Major-General Vokes was General Officer Commanding Central and Western Commands.

A dedication stone and “Rose of Sharon” bush (Korea’s National Emblem) is found in the vicinity of the All Sappers’ Cenotaph. Dedicated on 23 June 1996. This memorial honours the Canadian veterans of the Korean Conflict.

The main room of Royal Canadian Legion Branch #280, Vedder Golden Branch was dedicated in September 1997 in honour of Lieutenant Colonel Cecil Merritt, VC.