Eric Hamber

Eric Hamber tows, CMG (* April 21, 1879 in Winnipeg, † January 10, 1960 in Vancouver ) was a Canadian manager. From 1936 to 1941 he was vice- governor of the province of British Columbia.

Biography

Hamber, the son of a teacher who in his youth was a versatile athlete and showed excellent performance in rowing, rugby, football, and hockey. His professional career began as an employee of the Dominion Bank. In 1907 he moved to Vancouver in order to set up her store and to lead. In 1912 he married Aldyen Hendry and was then employed by the BC Mills Timber and Trading Company, which belonged to his father. Hamber in 1916 after Hendry's death President of this company in the wood processing industry.

1934 was Hamber build in Coquitlam the Minnekhada Lodge, a country and hunting house in the Tudor style within a 175 hectare park. It is now a protected monument and open to the public. The couple Hamber supported numerous charitable institutions and was one of the most prominent personalities of the province

Governor General Lord Tweedsmuir sworn Hamber on 1 May 1936 as Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. This representative office he held until September 5, 1941. Highlight of his tenure was 1939, the reception of King George VI. during the several weeks of travel through all Canadian provinces. From 1944 to 1951 he was Chancellor of the University of British Columbia. Named after him is the Hamber Provincial Park on the border of Alberta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.