Donald and Dorothy Symington - Quesnel, British Columbia
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N 52° 58.339 W 122° 29.830
10U E 533766 N 5869310
The Donald and Dorothy Symington dedicated tree honors this pioneer family who has 70 years combined service to the Cariboo Farmers Institute.
Waymark Code: WM10V6J
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 06/25/2019
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About Ceal Tingley Memorial Park
Ceal Tingley Memorial Park-Heritage Corner is located in Downtown Quesnel and runs along the Fraser River.
The park is named for Ceal Tingley who was born in 1913. He arrived in Quesnel from the Queen Charlotte Islands with his pioneering parents, Freeman and Bertha (Litke) Tingley in 1920.
From 1970 to 1976, Ceal was the Mayor of Quesnel. The Tingley family is recognized for their contribution to the development of the community with a street named in their honour. Ceal Tingley Memorial Park acknowledges the valuable role Ceal Tingley played in growth of the city.
Ceal Tingley Park is a lovely green space along Front Street and at the start of the Riverfront Trail system. The path is a paved footpath and accessible to individuals that are visually impaired and wheelchair user. There picnic tables, benches and many dedicated trees honoring the pioneer families and other residents from the area.