A short history of the Cemetery War monuments
Sat, Feb 21
|Royal Canadian Legion - West Vancouver B
Join Stephen Price, President of the WVHS, for a brief overview of the historical importance of the cemetery, the monuments to West Vancouver's veterans that can be found there, and the developing plans to ensure that we continue to tell the stories of those who have come before us.
Time & Location
Feb 21, 2026, 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
Royal Canadian Legion - West Vancouver B, 58018th St, West Vancouver, BC V7V 3V7, Canada
About the event
2026 marks the centennial year not only for the West Van Legion, but also for the Capilano View Cemetery. The Capilano View Cemetery is notable in its design: it is intentionally a park-like setting that invites visitors of all kinds, not just those who visit to honour and remember those buried there.
After Stephen's presentation, please stay for a fantastic evening performance by Checo Tohomaso (7:00 PM – 11:00 PM).
A seasoned studio and touring musician, Checo has performed alongside Marvin Gaye, The Commodores, and Lionel Richie, helping shape the sound of R&B through the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. As a member of the band Nova, he contributed to their successful 1980 album before turning his focus to gospel music. In 1985, Checo released a solo gospel album—performing all instruments himself. He later came to Vancouver for Expo 86 and chose to continue his musical journey here. Today, he remains active in the…