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	British Columbia - Search View - MSN Encarta
		British Columbia, Pacific Coast province in western Canada, bounded on the north by Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories; on the east by Alberta; on the south by the states of Montana, Idaho, and Washington; and on the west by the Pacific Ocean and Alaska.
		British Columbia is represented by 36 members in the Canadian House of Commons and by six senators, appointed by the Canadian governor-general, in the upper house, or Senate of the federal government.
		British Columbia’s economy was largely based on the exploitation of natural resources through mining, lumbering, and fisheries, which produced a range of goods for export.
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	British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		British Columbia, often also referred to as B.C. or BC (French: Colombie-Britannique, C.-B.), is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is famed for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu ("Splendour without diminishment").
		Agriculture attracted settlers to the fertile Fraser Valley, and cattle ranchers and later fruit growers to the drier grasslands of the Thompson River area, the Cariboo, the Chilcotin, and the Okanagan.
		British Columbia's roads systems were notoriously poorly maintained and dangerous until a concentrated programme of improvement was initiated in the 1950s and 60s.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Columbia (4439 words)

	Victoria, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		With the discovery of gold on the British Columbia mainland in 1858, Victoria became the port, supply base, and outfitting centre for miners on their way to the Fraser Canyon gold fields.
		In 1866 when the island was politically united with the mainland, Victoria remained the capital of the new united colony and became the provincial capital when British Columbia joined the Canadian Confederation in 1871.
		North of the city on the Saanich Peninsula are the Butchart Gardens, one of the biggest tourist attractions on the island, as well as the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Centre of the Universe planetarium[4].
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia (2079 words)

	Cowichan Valley Accommodations Vancouver Island BC Canada. Complete Travel & Tourism Guide
		Chemainus, British Columbia, Canada: Chemainus BC has been nicknamed the "Little Town That Did" because, not long ago, Chemainus BC was on the prink of becoming a ghost town as resource industry jobs began to fade and revenues into the community began to disappear.
		Cowichan Lake is a top notch recreational lake with many beaches and is heavily populated in the summer because it is an ideal area for swimming, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking and camping.
		Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada: The village of Cowichan Bay initially was a marina used as a gateway for transporting forest products and for leisure sailboat and motor cruisers to anchor up for the night at any of the marinas.
	www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com /cowichan (1947 words)

	Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Cowichan Valley Regional District of British Columbia is on the southern part of Vancouver Island, bordered by the Nanaimo and Alberni-Clayoquot Regional Districts to the north and northwest, and by the Capital Regional District to the south and east.
		The Cowichan Valley Regional District covers an area between the Stuart Channel and Saanich Inlet on the east coast of Vancouver Island and the southern part of the West Coast Trail, with Cowichan Lake located in its central region.
		Cowichan Valley - East Kootenay - Fraser Valley - Fraser-Fort George - Greater Vancouver - Kitimat-Stikine - Kootenay Boundary - Mount Waddington - Nanaimo - North Okanagan - Northern Rockies - Okanagan-Similkameen - Peace River - Powell River - Skeena-Queen Charlotte - Squamish-Lillooet - Stikine - Sunshine Coast - Thompson-Nicola
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cowichan_Valley_Regional_District,_British_Columbia (282 words)

	Cowichan Bay Bed and Breakfast Accommodations and Lodging
		Cowichan Bay is located southeast of Duncan BC and about 40 minutes north of Victoria British Columbia.
		Cowichan received its name from the Coast Salish natives who originally populated the area and it means "the warm land".
		Cowichan Bay is a large Bay on the East side of Vancouver Island and is accessed from a Sansun Narrows, a small body of water between Salt Spring Island and Vancouver Island.
	www.dreamweaverbedandbreakfast.com (558 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)

	BC Parks - Cowichan River Provincial Park, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
		Cowichan River Provincial Park is a 750-hectare area stretching almost 20 kilometres, from the village of Lake Cowichan to Glenora, just south of Duncan.
		Cowichan, derived from the Coast Salish word 'Khowutzun' meaning 'land warmed by the sun', is an area rich in First Nations history.
		The Cowichan Fish and Game Association built the footpath during the 1960's, and although the trail was primarily for anglers, it is now a popular spot for hikers and naturalists.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /ParksAndTrails/Parks/details?ID=424 (1058 words)

	British Columbia (Canada)
		The arms of British Columbia are "Argent, three bars wavy azure, issuant from the base of a demi-sun in his splendor or, on a chief of the Union Device charged in the centre point with an antique crown or.
		When British Columbia became a province of Canada, its first proposal for a coat-of-arms and flag was a half-sun representing BC's western location) in the top half and a Union Jack in the bottom half.
		The flag of British Colombia is indeed a banner of arms and was adopted on 27 June 1960.
	flagspot.net /flags/ca-bc.html (929 words)

	Cowichan Valley Real Estate Vancouver Island - British Columbia - Duncan Cowichan Valley Real Estate Homes For Sale
		The Cowichan Valley is nurtured by the highest average seasonal temperatures in all of Canada, the region's name is derived from the Coast Salish word "Khowtzun" meaning "The Warm Land".
		The Cowichan Valley region is actually larger than a good number of countries.
		With excellent recreational and educational opportunities, Duncan and the Cowichan Valley is an ideal environment in which to raise children.
	www.kimjohannsen.com (588 words)

	Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, Canada
		The exception is the cross-island melange of paved highway and gravel logging roads that link the sheltered Cowichan Valley with the storm-battered community of Bamfield on the west coast.
		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.
		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)

	Best Western Hotels British Columbia: stay in a BC Best Western hotel
		British Columbia Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum - The British Columbia Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum features a working Red Stone Sawmill and the first crop duster in the province, a vintage Tiger Moth airplane.
		Cowichan Valley Museum - The museum details the history of the Duncan area with a collection of items, displays, turn-of-the-century furnishings, and a reconstructed general store and medical room.
		The east gate of the park is at the British Columbia-Alberta border on the Continental Divide.
	www.bestwesternbc.com /attractions.html (11178 words)

	Best Western Cowichan Vlly Inn - Duncan, British Columbia, Canada, Hotel
		Championship golf courses and the Cowichan Cultural and Conference Centre are also close at hand, as well as the heart of Duncan, ocean bays, and great hiking spots.
		Experience what the Cowichan Valley has to offer then join us for drinks or innovative dining in our cozy restaurant.
		Cowichan Valley Inn is located 40 miles north of Victoria.
	www.bestlodging.com /sites4/41709/index.shtml (310 words)

	British Columbia Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in British Columbia
		British Columbia Travel and Tourism, Accommodations and Activities in British Columbia
		British Columbia (BC) is the westernmost province in Canada, bordered by the rugged and spectacular Pacific coast to the west (see: Tofino and
		British Columbia is Canada's 'outdoor playground' - offering year-round outdoor adventure such as
	travel.bc.ca (650 words)

	Cowichan Golf and Country Club - Duncan B.C. - Established 1947 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The original 9 holes was laid out in 1947 by A.V. McCann and the newer 9, opened in 1985, were designed by club member, Ken Worthington.
		The signature hole is the 11th, which is played over a ravine and has an elevated green guarded by both a broad gully and a lake.
		Cowichan Golf and Country Club is the proud host to the annual Cowichan Open.
	www.cowichangolfclub.com (156 words)

	Cowichan Bay Bed and Breakfast on Vancouver Island - British Columbia, Canada
		The Bay Watch Cowichan Bay Bed and Breakfast (above) is a situated over looking the picturesque bay, in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
		The delightful village of Cowichan Bay is central to all of southern Vancouver Island splendid attractions.
		Visiting the Cowichan Valley, come stay with us and enjoy amazing views of Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
	www.baywatchbb.com (189 words)

	Cowichan Valley Regional District - Home Page
		The Cowichan Valley Regional District is the regional local government of the Cowichan Valley on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia, off the west coast of Canada.
		Visit the new Cowichan Valley Economic Development Commission site, click here.
		Discover the Cowichan Valley Regions wide variety of parks, click here.
	www.cvrd.bc.ca (128 words)

	British Columbia Fishing Vacations.
		Within British Columbia's pristine inside passage just south of Ketchikan, Alaska, you'll find trophy salmon up to 90lbs and colossal halibut, as well as some of the most beautiful and untouched scenery in the world.
		Echo Valley Ranch and Spa welcomes you to a spectacular western adventure, a superb sanctuary of first class accommodations, healthy gourmet food, complete spa services, and an enriching diversity of outdoor recreational activities.
		From your arrival at Nemiah Valley in the Chilcotin, you’ll feel completely welcome as you settle in to your log cabin, and feel the tensions of modern life slip away.
	www.fishbc.com /adventure/angling/vacations.htm (6955 words)

	Canada Trails: Cowichan Valley Rail Trail, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Trail description: The 47 km Cowichan Valley Rail Trail forms a section of the Trans Canada Trail, following the Cowichan River west to Lake Cowichan.
		As of August, 2004, the Cowichan Valley Rail Trail has been slated for upgrading under the Spirit of 2010 Trail development program funded by the BC government and the Trans Canada Trail Foundation.
		Getting to the trail: The south end of the Cowichan Valley Rail Trail is in the town of Shawinigan Lake, the northern trailhead is in Lake Cowichan.
	www.canadatrails.ca /tct/bc/cowichan.html (321 words)

	NALD - BRITISH COLUMBIA HOME PAGE
		This centre acts as a catalyst for change in post-secondary education in British Columbia, with an emphasis on promoting the learning outcomes approach and encouraging the use of educational technologies.
		The purpose of ELSA Net is to facilitate the effective delivery of English Language Services for Adults throughout the Province of British Columbia taking into account and recognizing regional differences and needs.
		The Department of Language Education at UBC aims to advance the study of language learning and the teaching and learning of language, literacy and literature in their broadest frames of reference.
	www.nald.ca /province/bc/bchome.htm (1503 words)

	Cowichan Tribes Cultural and Education Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		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.
		The Centre maintains an archives, a small library of First Nations resource books, and a set of 50 Royal British Columbia Museum plant, animal and sea-life photos which can be borrowed for classroom use.
	www.schoolnet.ca /aboriginal/cowichan/index-e.html (658 words)

	Complete Alphabetical Listing of Statutes with Associated Regulations
		British Columbia Ferry Corporation Debt Extinguishment Regulation (B.C. Reg.
		British Columbia Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal Rules, 1986 (B.C. Reg.
		British Columbia Farm Industry Review Board Regulation (B.C. Reg.
	www.qp.gov.bc.ca /statreg/list_statreg.htm (1969 words)

	Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Oceanside Gateway to the Gulf Islands.
		Sidney and North Saanich, near Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia (B.C.), Canada.
		Tucked away against the western edge of mainland British Columbia and the north shore of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, Vancouver Island stretches 520 km (280mi) in length.
		Mixed with the hustle of the provincial capital, Victoria, British Columbia, and the natural charm of busy fishing, mining and logging towns.
	sidneybc.com (300 words)

	British Columbia Provincial Parks, British Columbia (Parks and Public Lands)
		British Columbia Provincial Parks will now allow you to check availability for camping by calling their toll-free number 24 hours a day.
		For those campgrounds with reservations, a reservation can be made as early as three months or as late as two days before arrival.
		Find all kinds of Parks in British Columbia with.
	www.ohwy.com /bc/b/bcparks.htm (148 words)

	Public Eye Online - November 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		On Wednesday, Diane Rabbani, the head of the British Columbia government's public service agency, announced her associate deputy minister Ron McEachern would be euphemistically leaving that job on January 2.
		These guidelines must be designed with the support of the First Nations of British Columbia and be made part of the regulatory framework as it relates to all activities on Crown land.
		It will be similar to the one she gave to the Coalition of British Columbia Businesses in July.
	www.publiceyeonline.com /archives/2004_11.html (10359 words)

	The B.C. Forest Discovery Centre \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Cowichan Valley \| Frommers.com
		In recent years, the focus of the exhibits has shifted from an unreflective paean to tree cutting to a more thoughtful examination of sustainable forestry practices, woodland ecosystems, and the role (sometimes surprising) of wood products in our lives.
		No matter what you may think of logging as a practice, the history of forestry in British Columbia is fascinating, and this museum does a good job of presenting both the high and low points.
		Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/cowichanvalley/A27021.html (291 words)

	Area and other link directory Gulf Islands Vancouver Island British Columbia.
		Drake in British Columbia- a refutation of the theory that Drake was in BC waters.
		British Columbia Creature Pagewith good photographs of local marine life.
		Swordfern Cottage, a vacation rental cabin on Meadow Valley Properties with access to all of our facilities and located near the waterfront area with a view over the lake, sunny southern exposure.
	www.trax.bc.ca /links (3204 words)

	Links - LTABC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		British Columbia Field Ornithologists has embarked on an ambitious project to determine the population size and distribution of Barn Owls on Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands.
		The Land Centre provides information about real estate and land issues in British Columbia.
		Stewardship Centre for British Columbia which is currently featuring the Stewardship
	www.landtrustalliance.bc.ca /links.html (393 words)

	BC accommodations, British Columbia accomodations, BC vacation rental.
		Accommodations in British Columbia travel and vacation accomodation, Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, Vacation Rentals, vacation Homes, motels, Cottages, Cabins, Resorts, Long Term Rentals, Lodges, Marinas, Spas, RV Parks, Campsites, Vacation rentals and accomodation throughout British Columbia, in Vancouver, Victoria, Vancouver Island, the Okanagan,Whistler and more.
		Located on the westernmost side of Canada, British Columbia is the third largest province in the nation.
		From British Columbia's capital city of Victoria located on fabulous Vancouver Island; to the majestic city of Vancouver, surrounded by west coast mountain peaks you will find BC accomodations, travel and vacation acommodation to suit every need.
	www.accommodationsbc.com (287 words)

	→ Dream Weaver B&B, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia - bed and breakfast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		With walkways and retaining walls of river rock masonry, there is an endless variety of plants, flowers and blossoms amongst the flower beds with bird baths, fountain, etc. Located right on the corner of Cowichan Bay Road and Botwood Lane, we are very convenient to a variety of restaurants and cafés.
		Wander through the Cowichan Boat Museum and Jewelry and Pottery Studios, Dream 21 Gallery are great to spend time conversing with the artisans and offer great gift and souvenir purchases.
		The Cowichan Native Village introduces visitors to the legends and traditions of northwest coast natives through photos, carving, demonstrations, genuine Cowichan sweater weaving, films, dancing, music and art.
	www.bnbchoices.com /canada/british-columbia/dreamweaver.bnb?zone=geoall (1037 words)

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