Comments on: The history of Scotch Pond in Richmond, British Columbia https://beautifulbritishcolumbia.net/2024/10/05/the-history-of-scotch-pond-in-richmond-british-columbia/ Beautiful British Columbia.net Tue, 04 Nov 2025 11:13:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Thanasis https://beautifulbritishcolumbia.net/2024/10/05/the-history-of-scotch-pond-in-richmond-british-columbia/#comment-1654 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:47:13 +0000 https://beautifulbritishcolumbia.net/?p=2082#comment-1654 In reply to John Kapp.

Thanks so much for the clarification, John. I’ve updated my post to reflect that “Scotch Pond” takes its name from the Scottish Canadian Cannery (1899) and that the pond itself was dredged in the 1950s by the Canadian Fishing Company. I’ve also added context about the Japanese Canadian community’s central role in the area (including boatbuilding at the head of the slough) and the earlier Musqueam presence. I appreciate your work with the Scotch Pond Heritage Cooperative and would be glad to include any additional sources you recommend.

]]> By: John Kapp https://beautifulbritishcolumbia.net/2024/10/05/the-history-of-scotch-pond-in-richmond-british-columbia/#comment-1313 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:10:11 +0000 https://beautifulbritishcolumbia.net/?p=2082#comment-1313 Beautiful photos, unfortunately the “Scotch Pond” is a misnomer. Its name is derived from the Scottish Canadian company” that existed early part of the 1900s. In over a hundred years there may have been 2 fisherman with Scottish descent that had any involvement in the area. The primary group were of Japanese descent. If you would like further information about the Scotch Pond feel free to contact me: John Kapp president Scotch Pond Heritage Cooperative.

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