Location Category
Heritage Location
Of Importance (not registered)
Royal Oak Trees are valued for their ties to the monarchy of the Commonwealth and as a commemoration of the coronation on May 12, 1937 of English King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. This specimen tree was planted by Reeve William James Park. Prominently located the tree stands adjacent to the old Pitt Meadows Municipal Hall illustrating the importance of this area to Pitt Meadows as its historic centre.
Members of Commonwealth countries all over the world were sent English Oak seedlings from the royal forest at
WindsorGreatPark to serve as a lasting commemoration of the Coronation. As oak leaf has long been used as a symbol of strength on tombstones, many of the seedlings were planted near
AnglicanChurches and cemeteries. The tree alludes not only to the British origins of many settlers, but also to the importance of the Anglican Church in early settlements throughout the empire, and illustrates close ties to the Mother Country. The heritage recognition of this tree demonstrates the commitment of Pitt Meadows in recognizing and preserving its natural heritage.
