Prince Rupert in North Coast, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Sons of Norway

Vinland Lodge 28

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 24, 2026

1. Sons of Norway Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in 2002 to those people of Scandavian descent and to their influence of the development of Prince Rupert and the surrounding areas.

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 2002.

Location. 54° 19.045′ N, 130° 19.339′ W. Marker is in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, in North Coast. It is on 1st Avenue East south of Manson Way, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Pacific Mariners Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 1st Avenue East, Prince Rupert BC V8J 3X4, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern BC.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in 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: The Kazu Maru Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker);

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a different marker also named Kazu Maru Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Triple Island Lighthouse / Le Phare de L'ile Triple (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mural: Our Wealth (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Mural: Our Wealth (about 90 meters away); Eagle on Decayed Pole (about 120 meters away); Lloyd Ernest Bud Pierce (about 150 meters away); Private Allan Milton Olsen (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Prince Rupert.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

2. Sons of Norway Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

3. Sons of Norway Marker

Marker in Pacific Mariners Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

4. Marker in Pacific Mariners Memorial Park

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 3, 2026

5. Norway Flag

This flag is part of the memorial.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 10, 2026, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.