"After the First War, a group, under the auspices of the Women's Institute, decided to raise money to erect a Cenotaph. In 1922, M.C.J. Millins purchased three tons of granite-block from Nelson Island, which is at the mouth of Jervis Inlet. Bill Wheeler, a stonemason, proceeded with the splitting and chipping of the granite, assisting was the late W. Bryce, one of many who helped, so the construction of the Cenotaph got underway."

"This project was spearheaded by the Legion, with quite a fuss as to where the site would be, but the decision became Memorial Avenue. Meanwhile, the Women's Institute president, Mrs. Esther Tryong, stated that they would donate trees to border both sides of Memorial Avenue. Mrs. H.K. Harrison ordered the Elm trees and Mr. W. Bryce planted them. In 1923, the unveiling of the Cenotaph took place."

"Forty-three years passed, the Village Council had agreed that because of the congestion becoming hazardous on the narrow roads, a move was necessary. A piece of land was donated at One Dollar per parcel on Sutherland Drive. Buckerfield's donated the grass seen and B.C. Forest Service provided the trees for a hedging. With all this accomplished, at 11 a.m. on June 11, 1967, the Royal Canadian Legion held the dedication ceremonies at the new Memorial Park."

"However, the same congestion arose and this necessitated another move. The Cenotaph was moved on October 23, 1976 to the Community Park for its permanent home."

From: "Founding the Cenotaph"