One hundred years ago as of Saturday, June 17th, Saskatoon’s most sacred National Historic Site was unveiled.

In 1923, 8,000 people gathered to see the reveal of Memorial Avenue, a stretch from 33rd Street to the inner gates of Woodlawn Cemetery. Malcom Young, Vice Chair of the 100th Anniversary Committee, says tomorrow three events are being held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Memorial Avenue. The first ceremony begins at 1:00pm on Sunday when Lieutenant Governer Russ Mirasty will unveil a 100th Anniversary plaque at the west side of the cemetery.

The second ceremony is the Annual Declaration Day service. Family members of the thousands who were buried in Woodlawn Cemetary get together and commemorate, along with veterans and the military.

The third ceremony is the dedication of three new service pedestals to show respect to the new generation of veterans that served in NATO operations, United Nation operations, and the war in Afghanistan.

Young says Memorial Avenue is one of the most unique National Historic Sites in Canada, but the trees that surround the path are what make it special. One hundred years ago, the avenue was lined with 266 trees, each complete with a brass plaque and engraved with the name of a fallen soldier from World War One. Now, over 1200 trees grow there, and the Memorial Avenue in Saskatoon is the last one in the country that continues to plant trees. The day’s events continue and wrap up at 3:00pm. The public is invited.