The old Qualicum Beach Cenotaph was dedicated in May of 1949. By 1973, work had started on a new Legion Branch Clubhouse in the Royal Canadian Legion Community Park and it was decided that a new cenotaph should be located here.
Several designs were considered, the one chosen was by Terence Lyster, B. Arch of Vancouver. It is a unique design utilizing cedar logs that symbolize the radiating lines found in the maple leaf, Union Jack, fleur-de-lys, ship's wheel, gun carriage and other significant emblems. Branch members cut and assembled the huge yellow cedar logs.
The cenotaph was dedicated by Rev. B.A.J. Cowan and Rev. F. Golightly on October 6, 1973. It was unveiled by T. Lyster assisted by Branch Member W. Lyster.
