Strathcona Centennial Expedition

Throughout 2011, BC will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of its world renowned parks system. Historically it is the ascent of Crown Mountain on July 29th 1910, by the Strathcona Discovery Expedition, that can be pin-pointed as the moment it all began. To celebrate this landmark anniversary planning is underway by the Strathcona Park Public Advisory Committee and BC Parks to re-enact the original 1910 expedition following Price Ellison's footsteps from Victoria via Campbell River through Strathcona Park to Port Alberni, including an ascent of Crown Mountain en route, in July 2010. Read More>

Strathcona Centennial Legacy Fund

It is customary on anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions to offer gifts. A celebrant as loved as Strathcona deserves rich rewards. Strathcona Park has given so much in its diversity, resources and the experiences it provides. The one-hundredth anniversary of the park is the perfect time to acknowledge its invaluable contribution to British Columbia by caring and investing in Strathcona. The Strathcona Centennial Legacy Fund aims to build secure financial sources for enhancing stewardship, capital infrastructure projects, land acquisitions and rehabilitation. Read More>

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Expedition to re-enact historic Strathcona exploration

Alistair Taylor - Campbell River Mirror
January 26, 2010
A hundred years ago, a group of 22 men and one woman poled, paddled and pushed their way into the interior of Vancouver Island. Their goal was to explore the headwaters of the Campbell River and determine if the area was worthy of designation as a park. Read More>

An opportunity to give back to Strathcona

Campbell River Mirror
January 26, 2010
Campbell Riverites should get behind the Strathcona Centennial Expedition in a big way. This event commemorates the 1910 Ellison Expedition into the interior of the Island to scout out land set aside for what would become Strathcona Provincial Park. Read More>

Lt. Governor Issues Proclamation

British Columbia's Lieutenant Governor The Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC, has signed a Proclamation marking the official re-enactment of the original 1910 Ellison Expedition to celebrate the first steps in establishing Strathcona Park which was legislated March 1st, 1911. Read the proclamation here>

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