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	North Cowichan District
		The forest industry is the backbone of North Cowichan's stable economy; the Cowichan and Chemainus Valleys have long echoed with the sounds of logging.
		Lush, fertile farm and forest lands weave the fabric of North Cowichan's rich, rural atmosphere.
		North Cowichan's Municipal Council is comprised of a Mayor, (Jon Lefebure), and 6 Councillors (Melissa Hailey, Ruth Hartmann, Dave Haywood, Anne Murray, Glen Ridgway and George Seymour).
	rd.business.com /index.asp?epm=s.1&bdcq=Cowichan&bdcr=1&bdcu=http://www.northcowichan.bc.ca/&bdcp=&partner=2662601&bdcs=nwuuid-2662601-61373E46-9C28-6E1C-CE3A-7B88E8A989FB-ym (417 words)

	CHRS - Cowichan River
		The Cowichan River on Vancouver Island flows 47 kms from mountain-ringed Cowichan Lake through forests and fields to a large ocean estuary at Cowichan Bay.
		Cowichan, derived from the Coast Salish word ‘Khowutzun’ means “land warmed by the sun” and ice formation on the river is rare.
		Today, the river valley is a homeland to the Cowichan First Nation and a recreational treasure at the doorstep of nearby communities.
	www.chrs.ca /Rivers/Cowichan/Cowichan_e.htm (134 words)

	AMBIENT WATER QUALITY OBJECTIVES FOR THE COWICHAN AND KOKSILAH RIVERS
		The Cowichan River, which originates at the south end of Cowichan Lake, is the most important river on Vancouver Island for recreational fisheries (steelhead, cutthroat, rainbow, brown trout and kokanee) and commercail fisheries (coho, chinook and chum).
		Three permitted discharges to the Cowichan River, a small abandoned base metal mine, public wharves near the outlet of the lake and an operational sawmill upstream from the Cowichan River, are potential sources of contaminants to the Cowichan River.
		Coliform bacteria are frequently detected at the outlet of Cowichan Lake and in the Koksilah River at the highway.
	wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /wat/wq/objectives/cowichan/cowichan.html (4417 words)

	Cowichan River
		The Cowichan River supports two species of native trout: the rainbow and the cutthroat, and an introduced species: the brown trout.
		The larger cowichan rainbows, cutthroat trout and brown trout gorge themselves on salmon fry in the spring.
		The Cowichan is far from pristine; it is often crowded, but the fish are there and it is generous to all.
	www.bcadventure.com /ianforbes/cowich/cowich.phtml (1289 words)

	Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada
		Cowichan Bay was the earliest development north of Victoria, with Europeans settling on the secluded Cowichan Bay to farm and trap, and eventually moving into fishing and logging.
		The Cowichan Bay area and much of the southern Strait of Georgia is the traditional land of the Cowichan First Nation.
		Location: The Cowichan Valley is a 30-minute scenic drive from both Victoria in the south and Nanaimo in the north.
	www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns?townID=33 (668 words)

	Encyclopedia: Cowichan Bay, British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Cowichan Bay is a bay and community located near Duncan, in British Columbia.
		The mouth of the Cowichan River is near Cowichan Bay.
		The Cowichan River is a moderately sized river in British Columbia, Canada.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Cowichan-Bay,-British-Columbia (192 words)

	Chemainus Murals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Chemainus, tucked in the heartland of the Cowichan Valley, was once primarily a mill town, and home to the largest covered-in sawmill in North America.
		Chemainus lies within the boundaries of the District of North Cowichan, tucked neatly in the Cowichan and Chemainus Valleys, on southeastern Vancouver Island.
		North Cowichan is the third oldest municipality in British Columbia, with a population of approximately 27,000.
	www.northcowichan.bc.ca /murals.htm (376 words)

	Ministry of Environment - Cowichan River Provincial Park
		Visitors recreating within the park should leave a plan of their intended trip, including which trail or area of the park they plan to use along with arrival and departure times, with a friend or relative.
		The Cowichan River is a highly important river because of its variety and abundance of fish species, including coho, Chinook and chum salmon, steelhead and Rainbow, Brown and Cutthroat trout.
		River viewing points at Skutz Falls and Marie Canyon are prime locations to watch spawning salmon in the fall, or to have a picnic at the end of a day’s hike.
	wlapwww.gov.bc.ca /bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cowichan.htm (1914 words)

	Cowichan Sweaters Individually Handmade and Custom Knitted by Cowichan Natives
		This Cowichan knit sweater is replicating the famous "Starsky" sweater in the series Starsky and Hutch.
		This design was requested for a Cowichan First Nations knitter to graph and knit.
		To the true Cowichan knitter this is considered as art, as well as a garment.
	www.sa-cinn.com /cowichansweaters.htm (867 words)

	Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
		Cowichan Station was built to service settlers living in the area as well as the logging and copper mine operations located on Mount Sicker and Mount Prevost.
		The fate of Cowichan Station was sealed by a fire in 1911 that destroyed most of the town, leaving only the train station and St. Andrew's Church.
		Cowichan Lake is one of the largest bodies of freshwater on Vancouver Island, at over 30km long.
	www.vancouverisland.com /regions/towns/?townID=3954 (1305 words)

	Cowichan Golf and Country Club - Duncan
		Yielding glimpses of Cowichan Bay from several holes, plus vistas of the surrounding mountains, this picturesque, semi private course lures golfers with its sedate rural charm.
		Breaking the pattern is Cowichan's 11th hole, which requires golfers to play past a tree filled ravine on the left side.
		Of intermediate challenge, Cowichan is host to many tournaments including the annual Cowichan Open.
	www.tee-off.ca /courses/bc038.htm (149 words)

	The COWICHAN RIVER "Great Canadian Rivers"
		From its rustic, rugged mountain beginnings at Cowichan Lake, the Cowichan River drops steadily through field and forest to the Strait of Georgia on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island.
		Favoured by the warmest temperatures in the land, rich stands of cedar and Douglas fir, and waters thick with trout and salmon, the Cowichan was the cradle of an ancient and prosperous First Nations civilization.
		From its headwaters in the Vancouver Island Mountains, the Cowichan River begins its run to the sea in a rain-drenched land of cedar, balsam and Western hemlock.
	www.greatcanadianrivers.com /rivers/cowwich/cow-home.html (268 words)

	Accommodations Duncan BC - Cowichan Valley - South Vancouver Island - Shawnigan Lake - Malahat
		Duncan is the Cowichan Valley's largest community, and known as the "City of Totems", with approximately 80 totem poles located downtown and along the Trans Canada Highway.
		The Cowichan Valley Museum is located in the 1912 train station which has, on its roof, a 5-foot long replica of a steam locomotive.
		Duncan is the centre of the Cowichan Region and the hub of commerce for the area.
	www.bctravel.com /si/duncan.html (550 words)

	History of Duncan BC - Cowichan Valley Vancouver Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Duncan is the hub of the Cowichan Valley, which is the traditional home of the Coast Salish Indians.
		The Cowichans, makers of the world famous Cowichan Sweaters, are the largest band and still make their home in Canada's only Maritime-Mediterranean climate zone.
		In 1862 one hundred settlers arrived in Cowichan Bay aboard the HMS Hecate in the company of Governor James Douglas.
	www.city.duncan.bc.ca /dunchist1.htm (271 words)

	Cowichan Valley (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Region around the Cowichan River and Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, Canada.
		Cowichan, a native word meaning land warmed by the sun, describes the mild year-round temperatures that make this region an excellent vacation destination.
		Family-run farm winery in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.
	www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=Cowichan_Valley (957 words)

	Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada
		The town of Lake Cowichan is the gateway to some of the most spectacular camping and hiking available on Vancouver Island.
		Location: Lake Cowichan is located on Highway 18 on southern Vancouver Island, 17.5 miles (28 km) west of Duncan.
		Gravel roadways from Cowichan Lake provide access to Bamfield and Port Renfrew, trailheads for the world-famous West Coast Trail.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=38 (422 words)

	Cowichan Tribes Cultural and Education Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		he Cowichan tribes, a member of the Coast Salish family, consists of 6 communities situated in their traditional locations in the Cowichan Valley, on south-central Vancouver Island, near the city of Duncan.
		he Quw'utsun Syuw'entst (Cowichan Teachings) curriculum has been successfully at the Primary level, and is currently (1997-98) being piloted at the Intermediate level, in schools with the highest First Nations populations.
		All curriculum materials and resources are researched and written by the Curriculum Developer/Coordinator; all Hul'qumi'num' vocabulary and materials are read word-by-word and reviewed for content, accuracy and wording by the Cultural and Education Program Supervisor and the Elders.
	www.schoolnet.ca /aboriginal/cowichan/index-e.html (658 words)

	Lake Cowichan Real Estate - RE/MAX
		In today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything.
		Many good homes are sold before they are ever advertised.
		Beat other homebuyers to the hottest new homes for sale in Lake Cowichan with our New Listings Notification.
	www.remaxlakecowichan.com (139 words)

	Lake Cowichan Lodge: Index Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley Region, at the foot of beautiful Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island.
		The Lake Cowichan Lodge is a mere 75 minutes from Victoria.
		For world class fly fishing, the Cowichan River, with its headwaters at Lake Cowichan is hard to beat.
	www.islandnet.com /%7Elclodge (242 words)

	Lake Cowichan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		One 18.3 hectare reserve, located on the north shore of Cowichan Lake.
		The name comes from a Halkomelem word meaning "warm country" or "land warmed by the sun".
		Originally both Cowichan Lake and settlement were known simply as Kaatza, for "big lake".
	www.bcfn.org /profile/lake_cowichan.htm (42 words)

	Cowichan Bay, Net, Vancouver Island Directory
		The best directory for Cowichan Bay Community, A.K.A. "the best kept resort secret on Vancouver Island".
		The best place for information on Cowichan Bay.
		There is a complete book on the area there.
	cowichanbay.net (67 words)

	West Cowichan Bed and Breakfast Society - Home
		They form the backdrop of the Cowichan: a place of incredible beauty, timeless traditions and tidal rhythms.
		Traveling west of Duncan towards Cowichan Lake Region and the pacific Ocean, fifteen BandB and vacation cabin operations offer you hospitality and a good night's rest during your stay.
		West Cowichan Bed and Breakfast Operators, working together for you.
	bbwest.cowichan.net (124 words)

	Visit Cowichan: Official Website of Tourism Cowichan
		Home :: About Cowichan :: Accommodations and Services :: Activities :: Events :: Links :: Tourism Cowichan :: Contact
		Visit the events calendar to see what's happening while you are in the Cowichan Region.
		Visit the 2007 Cowichan Wine and Culinary Festival
	www.visit.cowichan.net (42 words)

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