Exploring an abandoned health care facility that operated from 1946 to 1989 for the rehabilitation of war veterans with physical injuries and mental illnesses. This was known as The Wellington Pavilion, and was used for administration, recreational and dining. The hospital would like to preserve this building and perhaps turn it into an eco-sterwardship centre.
The little village of pavilions was originally called The Western Counties Health and Occupational Center, then later, Western Counties Wing operated by Veteran Affairs
veterans The site was eventually used as a retirement village for the veterans until 1989 when they were transferred to Parkwood Hospital.
Both the city and the hospital own the land and buildings. The city demolished its 4 buildings, and the hospital demolished 2 out of the 6 buildings it owned. The city owned the Oxford, Kent, Elgin and Lambton buildings, three of which were used by school kids for outdoor recreational classes (Oxford, Kent and Lambton pavilions). The cost to save these buildings was too high. The hospital has salvaged 4 out of its 6 buildings. The other two it owns, the Essex and Waterloo buildings were demolished. The Waterloo pavilion was beyond repair due to vandals and decay which is unfortunate as it had a gymnasium as well as an indoor pool. The Bruce Pavilion is rented by ReForest London, the Huron Pavilion is used by the Secrets of Radar Museum, and the Perth Pavilion is used as storage.
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