Christie Memorial Provincial Park

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Christie Memorial Provincial Park
Christie Memorial Provincial Park is located in British Columbia
Christie Memorial Provincial Park
Location of Christie Memorial Provincial Park in British Columbia
LocationOkanagan Falls, British Columbia
Coordinates49°21′N 119°34′W / 49.350°N 119.567°W / 49.350; -119.567Coordinates: 49°21′N 119°34′W / 49.350°N 119.567°W / 49.350; -119.567
Area3 hectares (7.4 acres)
Created1965
Closed2013
StatusDefunct

Christie Memorial Provincial Park was a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada, located in the town of Okanagan Falls at the south end of Skaha Lake.

The park was established on 5 October 1965, in remembrance of RCAF Pilot Officer Robert G. Christie, DFM. Christie was serving as a Navigator (flight officer) with No. 97 Squadron RAF when he was killed in action 23 September 1943. As the only serviceman from Okanagan Falls killed in action during World War II, this Provincial Park was named after him. He is buried at Rheinberg War Cemetery, Kamp-Lintfort, Nordrhein-Westfal, Germany, grave 8. C. 18.

References[]

  • BC Parks webpage
  • "Christie Memorial Park". BC Geographical Names.


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