The Brittania Boating Club Memorial Cairn is unique because it lies inconspicuously near a grove in the Brittania Boating Club Memorial Park in the middle of the club's cruising ground. It was dedicated in 1949.
The club was struck heavily by the hand of death during the First World War. Ten of its members overseas were killed: J. Cunningham N.S. Macdonald C. Saunders R.W. Nichols U. Seguin R. Stata D. Masson G. Masson W. Salton S. McDonald. Ken Slater was taken prisoner of war. Over 500 members (of the overall club) were at one time or another, on active service during the four years. There is unfortunately no record of the names of these members or of casualties. In 1918, the Club unveiled a service flag, about 12’ x 24’ with one large maple leaf in the center with block letters showing the enlistment. Unfortunately no photo or copy of this flag can be found in the archives.
