Argyll Pavilion
I’m an Argyll, as is my wife, and I know
some other geocachers that are
too.
(I don’t
say “was”, “were” or “used to
be” because once an
Argyll, ALWAYS an Argyll!)
The Argyll
Pavilion is a distinctive tribute to a proud regiment, which is a
huge part of Hamilton’s history.
The cache is a
micro (35mm film canister, clearly marked as a geocache.) Bring a pen - the container has logbook
only.
It's not right
at the Pavilion, but approx. 140m from it.
This wasn't
meant to be a difficult one to find, rather it's meant to get you
to see the Pavilion. The cache is an easy one - when you're 50m or
more from it, you'll say "Oh, that's gotta be the spot" - and
you'll be right!
The actual
co-ords of the Argyll Pavilion are: N
43° 16.279 W 079° 52.415 – please visit it while you’re
there.
Albainn Gu-Brath
On September
13th, 1903 the 9lst Regiment, Canadian Highlanders was formed.
Now known as the Argyll
and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), the
regiment celebrated a century of service and sacrifice in
September, 2003. Among
their festivities, the Argylls have
honoured the thousands of soldiers who
have served their country and the city that has been their home
with the construction of a pavilion that stands alone at
Bayfront Park in Hamilton,
Ontario.
From
the Argyll Centennial
Campaign site:
One hundred
years is a long time in the life of an institution, especially in a
relatively young country, and one which calls for celebration,
retrospection, and renewed commitment.
Under the
auspices of the Regimental Senate, a wide range of activities has
been planned. The
centrepiece is a distinctive
commemorative pavilion, designed by the noted Canadian architect,
Raymond Moriyama, a former Hamiltonian, and designer of many
well-known buildings in Canada and abroad. It is situated in Hamilton's
Bayfront Park and visible from around
the Bay. It provides
shelter for visitors in the Park, a focal point for Regimental and
other community activities, and an enduring memorial to all
Argylls, and especially those who gave
their lives in the cause of freedom. We believe that it will be both
practical and, as a work of art in its own right, an important
addition to the Hamilton scene, as well as a lasting reminder of
our hard-won heritage.