Since the 1980s the Sooke Region Historical Society has placed heritage shield signs throughout the region.
As signs deteriorate and language changes over time, we are working on a plan to replace those signs.
The signs were inspired by the Province of BC signs created for the 1958 Centennial.
That program saw ‘Stop of Interest’ signs erected around the province to increase people’s knowledge of significant historic people, places, and events. At least 139 signs were erected between 1958 and 2008.
Funding assistance for the shields was provided by
Government of Canada
Province of BC
District of Sooke
Juan de Fuca Economic Development Commission
corporate contributors
many volunteers