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Memorial honours founder of popular Metchosin dog library

Popular pup passes but wonBԪַt be forgotten by trail users
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Memorial honours founder of Metchosin dog library. (Michelle Cabana/Black Press Media)

A prominent canine figure on local trails is being remembered for his legacy on the West Shore.

A memorial for Winston (2010 to 2023) has been set up at the dog library on the Galloping Goose Trail at Happy Valley Road and Glen Forest Way in Metchosin.

WinstonBԪַs Dog Library has a take a stick, leave a stick policy and has become a popular attraction. ThereBԪַs even a puppy section.

BԪַWinston loved sticks almost as much as he loved people BԪַ and he really loved people. He made friends wherever he went,BԪַ the memorial reads.

After his retirement, he collected sticks during his daily walks along the Galloping Goose and created this dog library.

BԪַMaybe someone will establish another BԪַ I hope so. Winston dreamed of branches all over the Island.BԪַ

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