Names are a permanent way to remember those who gave their lives for their country. British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba all have commemorative naming programs. In Saskatchewan, more than 3,600 lakes, rivers, creeks and other landscape features have been named after World War II casualties. Manitoba and other provinces give certificates to families of those commemorated in place names. Names That Inspire People often name places after those they admire.
Names are one of the most permanent ways to commemorate an individual.
By naming places and features for Dollard des Ormeaux, Isaac Brock or Nellie McClung, we provide positive images in our surroundings. The Governor in Chief of British North America, the ninth Earl of Dalhousie. Dalhousie University and more than 20 places honour Lord Dalhousie. Terry Fox on his Marathon of Hope to raise funds for cancer research, 1980. In Quebec, many place names honour Saints, reflecting the importance of religion when the communities were named.