| Cobble Hill, British Columbia Constructed in 1920 in
memory of those who fought in World War I.
In 1920, the "Ancient Order of
Foresters" built a Cenotaph on a small
triangular lot (Block 24, Plan 1809) in the
centre of Cobble Hill Village to commemorate
those who fought in World War I. To this day, this
site is used as a gathering place on Remembrance
Day and has historical and cultural significance
to the community. The "Ancient Order of
Foresters" received title in trust to Block
24. In 1963, the property reverted to the Crown.
In 1990, the CVRD applied for a Crown Land
grant for Block 24 and a lease for the closed
portion of Holland Avenue. A five-year lease was
received from the Ministry of Transportation and
Highways for the closed road portion of the park
but, as yet, a Crown Land grant has not been
received for Block 24.
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