Coldstream in Vernon in North Okanagan, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Vernon Military Camp

B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure via Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0), June 15, 2016

1. Vernon Military Camp Marker

Inscription. Trumpets first sounded here in 1908 calling the Okanagan's cavalry to muster. Joined by infantry battalions, thousands of militiamen and cadets from all over the province came to know Mission Hill as British Columbia's largest military camp. Soldiers who were trained here fought around the globe in two world wars.

Erected 1966 by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 50° 14.768′ N, 119° 16.683′ W. Marker is in Vernon, British Columbia, in North Okanagan. It is in Coldstream. Marker is on Okanagan Highway east of The Hook, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the parking lot, facing away from the highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 BC-97, Vernon BC V1B 3W4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coldstream Valley (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); O'Keefe Ranch (approx. 13.1 kilometers away).

Also see . . .
1. History | Vernon Military Camp. A look at the site's use as a military training camp for more than a century. (Vernon Cadet Camp Museum) (Submitted on February 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

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2. Vernon Army Cadet Camp (Youtube). First of a 10-part 1994 documentary on life at the facility. (Uploaded by CadetHistory) (Submitted on February 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Aerial view of Vernon Military Camp image. Click for full size.

Maj. James Skitt Matthews via British Columbia Provincial Archives (public domain), 1916

2. Aerial view of Vernon Military Camp

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 128 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on February 16, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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