A Short History of Camp ByngScouts have been camping on the property that is now Camp Byng since at least 1915. In 1922, the camp property was leased by Scouting, and the camp was officially opened by the then Governor-General of Canada and Chief Scout of Canada, Lord Byng of Vimy, on July 26, 1922. A cairn at the Lower Meadow at Camp Byng commemorates this event. The property was purchased by Scouting in 1926. Initially, there were a few small buildings constructed near the water at the east end of the property. None of these buildings remain today. In 1929, construction on Skeena Lodge was started. This building is still in use today. Over the years, there have been some additions and improvements to the building. The original Haida Lodge was built in the 1950’s, and demolished in 1988 to make way for the new Haida Lodge built in 1989. Rotary Lodge was built in the 1950’s. Today it houses recreation facilities. Salish Lodge was built in 1981. A shelter was built at Lower Meadow in the 1960’s or 1970’s. In the 1980’s, shelters were constructed at East Meadow and West Meadow. In 1956, the first Camp Byng sign was erected at the beach of Camp Byng. It has been maintained ever since. The first gateway to Camp Byng was installed in the 1950’s or 1960’s. The original gate was replaced with the present gate in about 2004. Today, Camp Byng has about 17 significant buildings and about 60 smaller buildings throughout the camp property. These buildings help to serve the many campers that enjoy stays at Camp Byng. For More Information Contact: Camp Byng Ranger |