Local Attractions
The Darlingford War Memorial a unique chapel and lovely grounds, designated a Provincial Heritage Site in 1992, holds the names of over 200 men and women from Darlingford and area who answered the call to arms in two World Wars.
An outdoor service is held annually on the first Sunday in July.
In 1920, a grand old man named Ferris Bolton donated some land close by the Darlingford school for a memorial site. He chose this site so all the children would see and memorize the words "Lest We Forget" as they walked to and from school. Ferris Bolton planted three Spruce trees to remember his three sons who died in WW1.
There is no real record of all the people who were involved in developing the Memorial Park, but large minute books date back to 1923. The report from the Manitou Western Canadian on the opening of the park stated: "On July 5, 1921, the Darlingford Memorial Park had its grand opening. A dedication plaque to all those who fell and "sleep in Flanders Field", as McCrae so aptly put it, was unveiled to the public. The ceremony was followed by three baseball games and races held at the school grounds. A fitting celebration, to be sure
The Memorial contains a gun case and guns, and a cabinet with various helmets, and items from both wars. While on our tour be sure to swing into Darlingford and take a look, it truly is a wonderful site to see.
