Near the shoreline on the Semiahmoo Peninsula, the Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwatch-Tun) Memorial Plaza honours Semiahmoo First Nation and acknowledges a long relationship with guardianship and public service. Totem poles and interpretive elements create a powerful focal point that invites reflection on local history, stewardship, and collaboration with regional partners. The open design welcomes school groups, cultural gatherings, and families exploring the waterfront trail network. Ceremonies and community events reinforce the plaza’s role as a living space for education and pride, not just a monument. With ocean breezes and wide horizons, the setting encourages unhurried visits that deepen respect for place. On interactive maps, the plaza stands as a cultural anchor that links Indigenous heritage, coastal landscape, and community connection.
Location: 49.0184348, -122.796569
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– Description: Created to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the RCMP, the totem poles celebrate and honour Semiahmoo First Nation and the RCMP. Installed in 1999.
– Name: Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles (Pa-Kwatch-Tun) Memorial Plaza
– Former Name: Totem Plaza
– Place Type: square
– Surface: brick
– Website: https://www.whiterockcity.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3105