Golden in Columbia-Shuswap, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Golden Sikhs

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1. Golden Sikhs Marker

Inscription. The first Sikhs arrived in Golden in 1902 to work in the mill of the Columbia River Lumber Company. Their Gurdwara (temple), one of the earliest in BC, became a focus of cultural identity and religious ceremony for the Sikh community.

Their significant contributions to the settlement and development of the region remain a legacy.

Erected 2016 by Province of British Columbia.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 51° 18.04′ N, 116° 57.225′ W. Marker is in Golden, British Columbia, in Columbia-Shuswap. Marker can be reached from Golden View Road, 0.2 kilometers south of Lafontaine Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is in the parking lot at the east end of the Golden Hill Path walking/biking trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1402 Golden View Rd, Golden BC V0A 1H2, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Kicking Horse Canyon (approx. 9 kilometers away).

Regarding Golden Sikhs. The original Gurdwara in Golden, built in 1890, is believed to have been the first one in North America.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 34 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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