British Columbia

Province Code
BC
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-029
Type
Parks
Location
Bounded by 8th Ave, 8th Street, 6th Ave, and 10th Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2112365, -122.9240288
Submitted By
Julie Clements
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MOODY PARK

 

THIS PARK WAS SET ASIDE BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL IN 1863 AND NAMED TO HONOUR COLONEL RICHARD CLEMENT MOODY R.E. WHO SELECTED NEW WESTMINSTER TO BE THE CAPITAL OF THE MAINLAND COLONY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

DEDICATED NOVEMBER 1984 DURING THE CITY'S 125TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Province
British Columbia
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This park was named in honour of Colonel Richard Clement Moody from the Royal Engineers.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7762
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-028
Type
Parks
Location
Along lane that runs from Chilliwack Street to 10th Ave
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.23044, -122.90473
Submitted By
Julie Clements
War or Conflict Term
Second World War
Province
British Columbia
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This neighbourhood was originally planned and developed at the end of the Second World War to provide housing for returning Veterans. Victory Heights Park is located in this neighbourhood.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7761
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-027
Type
Other
Location
Bounded by McBride Boulevard, E 10th Avenue, Richmond Street and Cumberland Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2303103, -122.9025146
Submitted By
Julie Clements
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War or Conflict Term
Second World War
Province
British Columbia
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This neighbourhood was originally planned and developed at the end of the Second World War to provide housing for returning Veterans.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Neighbourhood
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7760
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-026
Type
Parks
Location
Corner of East Columbia Street and Braid Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2318314, -122.8928006
Submitted By
Julie Clements
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This park was named in honour of the Sappers of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers. The park was constructed in 1988.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7759
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-025
Type
Other
Address
200 Keary Street
Location
Sapperton Station
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2250124, -122.889723
Submitted By
Julie Clements
Inscription

Province
British Columbia
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This station for the Greater Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system is named in honour of the Sappers of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers. The SkyTrain commenced operation between Vancouver and New Westminster January 3, 1986.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Station
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7758
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-024
Type
Parks
Location
Between Columbia Street and Knox Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2284501, -122.893677
Submitted By
Julie Clements
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Province
British Columbia
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This park was named in honour of the Sappers of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7757
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-023
Type
Parks
Address
Columbia Street and Sherbrooke Street
Location
Sapperton Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2279483, -122.8956265
Submitted By
Julie Clements
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Province
British Columbia
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This park was named in honour of the Sappers of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers. The park was constructed in 1907.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7756
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-022
Type
Parks
Address
Cumberland Street and East Columbia Street
Location
Sapperton Landing Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2204713, -122.8924513
Submitted By
Julie Clements
Inscription

Province
British Columbia
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This park was named in honour of the Sappers of the Columbia Detachment of Royal Engineers. The park was constructed in 2001.

City
New Westminster
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Canada
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Park
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7755
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-021
Type
Other
Address
Smokey Smith Place
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2194449, -122.9107966
Submitted By
Julie Clements
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Province
British Columbia
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This street was named in honour of Pte. Ernest Alvia "Smokey" Smith, VC.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Type Description
Street
Memorial CF Legacy ID
7754
City/Municipality
New Westminster
Memorial Number
59013-020
Type
Other
Address
Jack Mahony Place
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
49.2201387, -122.9114779
Submitted By
Julie Clements
Province
British Columbia
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Body Content

This street was named in honour of Major John Keefer Mahony, VC.

City
New Westminster
Country
Canada
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Memorial CF Legacy ID
7753
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