Prince Rupert in North Coast, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Lloyd Ernest Bud Pierce
1926 - 1984
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2026
1. Lloyd Ernest Bud Pierce Marker
A pioneer of Prince Rupert, Bud was born and raised in the only house on the Court House grounds. He worked for 33 years as a dedicated public servant with the British Columbia Buildings Corporation as a groundskeeper and took exceptional care to make this one of the most beautiful sites in Prince Rupert. His name was synonymous with the beauty of the grounds and Sunken Gardens surrounding the Court House. A kind and gentle man, he always took pride in his work and endeared himself to his fellow employees in all ministries, and his friends. Visitors from around the world came to see his work.
Erected by Sheriff James D. Lee and The British Columbia Buildings Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 54° 19.017′ N, 130° 19.216′ W. Marker is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, in North Coast. It is on Market Place east of 1 Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Market Place, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1B8,
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern BC. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Prince Rupert Courthouse Cornerstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Kazu Maru Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Kazu Maru Memorial (about 90 meters away); Eagle on Decayed Pole (about 120 meters away); Prince Rupert Cenotaph (about 120 meters away); Workers’ Memorial (about 120 meters away); Private Allan Milton Olsen (about 150 meters away); Mural: Our Wealth (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Rupert.
Also see . . . History of The Sunken Gardens.
Created in the 1920’s, the hollow cavity that the garden takes root in was created to be the initial location of the Courthouse. All of that drastically changed however when World War 2(Submitted on August 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)began and it became an ammunition bunker. When the Courthouse needed to be relocated, the sunken hole that was left behind created an opportunity for the community that went beyond just a simple beautification project. Every year, volunteers from the Garden Club, and anyone else that wishes to participate, take part in a weekend initiative to plant new flowers. This ensures that no matter when you decide to come back to visit Prince Rupert, you’ll most likely be viewing an almost entirely new garden.Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 20262. Lloyd Ernest Bud Pierce Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, August 14, 2026
3. Lloyd Ernest Bud Pierce Marker
The marker is located within the Sunken Gardens. The Prince Rupert Courthouse is in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 25 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. 2. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on August 29, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
