116th East Vancouver Scout Group

08/30/2026

Part 4 took the exchange into the great outdoors for a classic Canadian backcountry adventure!

The crew strapped on their backpacks and headed up into Garibaldi Park for an unforgettable overnight camping trek. For many of our international guests, it was their very first taste of true Pacific Northwest wilderness—from rugged alpine trails and stunning mountain vistas. 🏔️✨

Tackling the elevation, sharing camp chores, and cooking meals out on the trail brought the expedition teams even closer together. There is truly no better way to experience British Columbia! 🇨🇦🏕️

📸 Check out the photos from the backcountry trek here:
👉 Garibaldi Backpacking Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=116rovers&set=a.1334234995555777

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08/29/2026

Day 3 was filled with history, culinary traditions, and amazing fellowship! 🏛️🍳🥘

The day kicked off with an immersive cultural experience at the Burnaby Village Museum, stepping back in time to explore local heritage and history. 📜✨

After taking in the sights, our visiting international guests got busy in the kitchen! Everyone rolled up their sleeves to prepare authentic traditional dishes from their home countries. 🍲🥟 Sharing food is one of the best ways to share culture, and all the hard work culminated in our official welcoming dinner that evening. Over a delicious feast of diverse flavors and shared stories, our local and international participants celebrated the bonds of global Scouting! 🌍❤️

It was a truly memorable day connecting through heritage and food! 🇨🇦🤝🌏

📸 Check out more photos from our exchange activities here:
👉 Burnaby Village Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=116rovers&set=a.1333030069009603
👉 Welcoming Dinner Album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=116rovers&set=a.1313667604279183

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07/27/2026

07/25/2026

And so the Wood Badge II journey begins! 🚀🪵

Today, a passionate group of volunteer Scouters from around the Vancouver area is taking the next big step in their leadership journey to build better, bolder programs for our youth. 🌟

A massive shout-out to:
👥 The Participants: For investing your time and energy into growing your skills.
💡 The Mentors & Trainers: For sharing your knowledge and guiding these Scouters.

The impact of this weekend will ripple through our local groups for years to come—fostering stronger relationships between volunteers, sharing best practices, and helping Scouting grow stronger. 🌲🤝

Wishing all of our participants and trainers a fantastic and inspiring start to the course! 🎒✨

07/16/2026

Looking back at an incredible journey! 🌍✈️

Before we could welcome our international guests, a massive amount of planning and preparation went on behind the scenes. Our crew spent months organizing pre-trip activities, coordinating logistics, and getting everything ready to host a project of this scale. 🛠️🗺️

All that hard work and anticipation paved the way for an unforgettable milestone: welcoming our very first group of international visitors to Vancouver! 🇨🇦✈️ Seeing them arrive and kicking off the exchange made every single hour of preparation entirely worth it.

After experiencing the legendary hospitality of the Scouting communities in Malaysia and Singapore firsthand during our travels in 2015 and 2024, it was an absolute privilege to bring things full circle. Being able to host these outstanding youth from Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan right here in Vancouver is something we won't soon forget. ⚜️❤️

A massive thank you to everyone who put in the work during the pre-trip phase to make this exchange a reality, and to our global Scouting family for making the world feel just a little bit smaller.

📸 For more photos from our pre-trip activities, check out the Pre-Trip Album on the our Crew FB Page! More photos from the actual exchange events are on the way, so stay tuned! 👇

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18oAYNpvEb/

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07/15/2026

Next up in our awards spotlight, we have an incredibly special and profound honor to share. Please join us in recognizing Scouters Trevor, Desmond, and Colin for receiving citations for the Medal for Meritorious Conduct! 🏅⚜️💪

What is the Medal for Meritorious Conduct? This is a national award from Scouts Canada presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional presence of mind, level-headedness, and meritorious action. It honors those who have responded to challenging or emergency situations with outstanding character, quick thinking, and leadership.

Trevor, Desmond, and Colin—your actions are a powerful reminder of what it truly means to be prepared. Thank you for your incredible composure, your leadership under pressure, and for being such outstanding role models for our youth. We are incredibly proud of you! 👏👏

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07/13/2026

Next up in our incredible lineup of award recipients... we have an absolute milestone to celebrate! Let’s hear it for Scouter Eric on receiving the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal! 👑🍁🏅

What is the Coronation Medal? This is an official, national Canadian honor created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. It is awarded to a select group of individuals across the country who have made outstanding, deeply impactful contributions to their communities and to Canada as a whole.

Through his unwavering leadership, dedication, and service to our youth and community, Eric embodies exactly what this national honor stands for.

Yim Eric , thank you for your immense contribution to our Scouting family and for consistently going above and beyond. We are incredibly proud to see your hard work recognized at a national level—congratulations! 👏👏⚜️

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07/12/2026

Next up, we have an absolutely monumental achievement to celebrate! Our amazing Group Commissioner, Scouter Elizabeth, has been awarded the prestigious Silver Acorn! 🍁🥈🐿️

What is the Silver Acorn? It is one of the highest honors in Scouts Canada, awarded only to adult members who have rendered especially distinguished service to the Scouting Movement over many years. It recognizes leaders who have shown exceptional, nationwide-caliber leadership, profound dedication, and an impact that shapes the very future of Scouting and our youth.

As our GC, Elizabeth works tirelessly both on the front lines and behind the scenes to keep our entire group running smoothly, safely, and successfully.

Elizabeth, thank you for your incredible vision, your endless dedication, and your deep commitment to our Scouting family. This honor is so richly deserved—congratulations! 👏👏⚜️

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07/10/2026

Next up... we are celebrating a massive milestone for Scouter John! 🏅🗓️ He has been awarded his 10-Year Long Service Medal!

Ten years of volunteering means a decade of weekend camping trips, countless leadership hours, mentoring youth, and dedicating his time to making a difference in our community. A decade of service is an incredible achievement that shows true commitment to the values of Scouting.

John, thank you for a decade of passion, leadership, and unwavering dedication to our youth. Here’s to the last 10 years, and to many more adventures ahead! 👏👏⚜️

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07/08/2026

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