In 2006 we opened a new memorial in Rouge Park, the Celebration Forest.

Some of the individuals whose lives are celebrated in this living memorial were politicians and activists. Others were researchers whose work to understand and protect the natural heritage that the Park inherited deserved recognition, even if their work predated the 1995 creation of Rouge Park itself.

Although Rouge Park is young, there is a long history behind its creation. This memorial serves as a place for fondly remembering the lives of some of these people, and to express our appreciation for their work.

Individuals honoured in the Celebration Forest are: Bob Hunter, Dr Frederick Urquhart, Dr Arthur Richardson, Charles Sauriol, Ron Pratt, Brian Harrison, Frank Faubert, John Boyd, Robert Holland, Robert James, Murray Speirs and Patricia Brooks.

The memorial concept in Rouge Park was created in 1996; this new Celebration Forest was built in 2005 and officially opened in Summer 2006.

Read more about people honoured in the Celebration Forest.