BC Spirit Square - Trail, BC - Community Commemoration on Waymarking.com

Spirit Square was opened in 2007 to commemorate British Columbia's 150th anniversary of becoming a British Crown Colony in 1858. 1858 was a time when the vicinity of British Columbia and Washington State were first being settled by miners in search of gold and silver. When it appeared that, because of the preponderance of US citizens already in the area north of the 49th parallel, the area might become part of the US, the British Government declared the area that is now British Columbia a British Crown Colony in order to enforce sovereignty in the area.

Nine years later, when the country of Canada came into being, it was readily obvious that assimilation of the colony of British Columbia into Confederation was in Canada's best interest. Thus, in 1871, British Columbia was made a province of Canada.

This square is just one of many built all over BC to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia.

A few words from B.C. Spirit Squares: (visit link)
B.C. SPIRIT SQUARES are gathering places for communities, created to help celebrate BC150 – the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia – as well as many other festivities and milestones in the future.

These squares celebrate B.C.'s heritage and achievements – past, present and future – and leave a legacy for current and future generations to enjoy.

Spirit Squares reflect the unique character, diversity, cultural and First Nations heritage and history of communities, sharing that richness with residents and visitors alike.

Subject: State/Province Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia Date of Founding: 1858 Date of Commemoration: 2007 Address: Corner of Helena Street and Esplanade Ave. Overview Photograph: Yes Detail Photograph: Yes Web site if available: [Web Link]

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