BRVCA Annual Report 2020- FINAL

Bralorne Church – Heritage
Work was completed on the Bralorne Church Foundation/Porch Project - in late 2019 - the front and back porch
were replaced and painted, and the cracks in the foundation that were letting water in, patched. After a winter of a
dry basement and hall, the washroom was drywalled, cupboards reinstalled, a new floor put in. The concrete steps
leading into the hall were repaired and a slip resistant coating put on. The outside was painted with two coats of
paint.
A very nice interpretive sign was installed on the lawn of the church.
Operations such as use of the Hall and Church have been limited due to both the construction and COVID 19.
General
The Heritage Committee held a public meeting in early September regarding
establishing a Heritage Register, seeking other heritage designations for four
locations in the Valley, and explaining the Heritage District Guidelines in the
Official Community Plan.
In late September, the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District agreed to the first
step of adding the Bralorne Pioneer Mines Office building to the already
existing Heritage Register.
The Heritage Committee was also in frequent contact with BC Hydro with
regard to Minto and its heritage aspects. Good progress was made on a mutual
understanding and steps that can be taken to protect what remains of that site.
The Heritage Committee met with representatives of Talisker Resources, the
new owner of the Bralorne Gold Mine and made plans to conserve the historic
maps of the original Bralorne Gold Mines as well as, discussed the preservation
and interpretation of some legacy artifacts on the Pioneer Mine Site.
Events
Canada Day
We were unable to organize a Canada Day Parade and hot dog cookout
due to Covid-19. However, with available funding, a photo contest
was organized via Facebook and Instagram. Prizes were awarded to
anyone who submitted a video or photo of their group celebrating
Canada Day in a unique and safe way.
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