- Recognized
- 2024
- By
- Local government
The register’s text, word for word
Description
Jean McNaughton Park is located in downtown Chilliwack, British Columbia. The historic place includes the park.
Heritage value
The site has historic value as the location of the first courthouse of Chilliwack. Built in 1894, it was destroyed by fire in 1949.
The site also holds social and cultural value. It was converted into a park after a land swap between the District and the Province. The land swap resulted in a new court house on College Street.
Character‑defining elements
The Character-Defining Elements of this historic place include its current use as a park.
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Location
45951 Victoria Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
49.17255° N, 121.95287° W
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From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, as last updated on December 12, 2025. The register’s text is shown word for word.