Gur Sikh Temple - Abbotsford, British Columbia
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LadyKarine
N 49° 03.053 W 122° 18.465
10U E 550581 N 5433343
This historical marker is located on the corner of the Gur Sikh Temple. The Gur Sikh Temple of Abbotsford in British Columbia is the oldest existing Sikh temple in North America and a National Historic Site Canada.
Waymark Code: WM170V0
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 11/16/2022
Views: 5
Text of the plaque : From 1908-1911, determined Sikh settlers laboured to build this Gurdwara in the face of much racial discrimination. The temple served as a place of solace for new immigrants in difficult times. A National Historic Sites, today it stands as a testament to the Sikh community's perseverance to gain citizenship and full integration into Canadian society.
Type of Marker: Cultural
Type of Sign: Historic Site or Building Marker
Describe the parking that is available nearby: Parking avaible on site when the gates are open.
What Agency placed the marker?: Province of British Columbia 2019
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