“A jade stone is useless before it is processed; a man is good-for-nothing until he is educated.” Chinese Proverb
“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” Washington Irving
This geocache overlooks a little “gem” tucked away from the seawall just a few steps north-east of False Creek Elementary School. Jade Fountain was originally donated by the False Creek South Neighbourhood Association (FCSNA). "The rock should be in a quiet place, a bit hidden away to foster contemplation.”
This cache is part of our False Creek South series along the Seawall between Oak and Granville. This neighbourhood is a historic urban landscape that is a widely admired success story of the startling transformation of inner-city industrial land into a residential enclave designed for pedestrians, and an inclusive community for a variety of ages and incomes. It is a tangible demonstration of the progressive planning policies that redefined Vancouver as a modern urban metropolis. The names of the streets, speak to the businesses which once dotted this shoreline.
The 3-ton unique River-worn Jade Boulder was purchased in 1985 for $3,500 It was a gift to the community to commemorate Vancouver Centennial. The respected landscaper, Don Vaughn designed the project, however, the project was scrapped after roughly 10 years. However, a group of grade 6 resurrected the project in the Spring of 1995 and produced a series of designs for the site, It took several years to install following several bureaucratic roadblocks. However, the thirst-quenching jade fountain was finally installed in November of 1999.
- Did you know BC is the largest producer and exporter of nephrite jade in the world?
- Public water fountains became increasingly popular in the mid-19th century as a means of providing clean drinking water.
- Public land in False Creek South includes 22 acres of park, 3km of seawall, and three marinas.
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This geocache is located on the traditional unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.