Doukhobor Migration to Canada - Shoreacres, British Columbia, Canada
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This Doukhobor Migration Plaque is in the Shoreacres (Prekrasnoye) Doukhobor Cemetery on Davidson Road. Detailed driving instructions in long description.
Waymark Code: WMHKBD
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/19/2013
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A Tiny Gem in the Kootenays
Silverton with a population of nearly 195 people is British Columbia's second smallest municipality. Enjoy the beautiful parks and campground nearby. Be sure and check out all the displays located at the Silverton Museum.
Across the road from the museum are other interesting displays and a vintage fire truck and hydrant. Do not forget the cache located near the fire truck.
Inscription:
Prekrasnoye Cemetery was established in 1912 by the Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood to serve the Prekrasnoye settlement area.
Located near Shoreacres it also came to be known as Shoreacres Doukhobor Cemetery. After the demise of the CCUB in 1937-1939, the cemetery continued to be used by its successor organization, the Union of Spiritual Communities of Christ. It is still in active use today. It is owned and maintained by the USCC Cemetery Association.
Though I am unable to provide the Russian text here the following English version is provided as follows:
The Centennial of the Doukhobor Migration to Canada
Here rest the remains of the Doukhobor Christian Pacifists who came to Canada from Russia in 1899 because of persecution for their life concept and refusal to bear arms.
Guided by their belief in "Toil and Peaceful Life" They and their descendants overcame hardships, maintained their spiritual and cultural integrity, and contributed to the development of the young country that gave them refuge.
Now Mother Earth has reclaimed the remains of these "Spirit wrestlers" and their souls have returned home to rest eternally in God's Heavenly Kingdom. May their legacy inspire future generations to continue the struggle for peace and freedom.
1899-1999
History of the Doukhobor's Migration to Canada:
In Russia, the Doukhobors had been exiled or sent to prison because they refused to fight for the Czar. They believed it was wrong to kill. Many died in the harsh conditions of Siberia.
At this time, the Canadian prime minister, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and Sir Clifford Sifton, Minister of the Interior, were advertising free land to encourage people to settle in Canada. Some people, including a Russian writer named Leo Tolstoy decided to help the Doukhobors and arranged for them to move to Canada.
Driving instructions:
East from junction Hwy. 3A and Shoreacres Exit cross RR tracks. Turn left, follow Shoreacres Rd for 800 m to junction. Turn left, follow Shoreacres Rd then turn right on McHardy Rd and continue for 300 m. left on Davidson Rd to cemetery on left.