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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Victoria, British Columbia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It is the largest urban area on Vancouver Island (not to be confused with the city of Vancouver, which lies 90 minutes northeast by ferry on the British Columbia mainland).
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 Cariboo gold fields.
In 1866 when the island was politically united with the mainland, Victoria remained the capital of the colony and became the provincial capital in 1871.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Victoria,_British_Columbia   (1582 words)

  
 Victoria, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Spanish and British took up the exploration of the northwest coast of North America beginning with the voyage of Captain James Cook in 1776, although the Victoria area of the Strait of Juan de Fuca was not penetrated until 1791.
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, mushrooming from a population of 300 to over 5000 literally within a few days.
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.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria,_British_Columbia   (2599 words)

  
 Welcome to British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, bordered by the Pacific coast.
It is bound on the northwest by the U.S. state of Alaska, directly north by Yukon and the Northwest Territories, on the east by Alberta, and on the south by the states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
British Columbia is the only province in Canada with recall election and initiative legislation.
www.hometowncanada.com /bc/map.html   (1983 words)

  
 Quatsino, British Columbia, Canada
The tiny and picturesque hamlet of Quatsino is one of the earliest settlements on north Vancouver Island.
Quatsino Provincial Park is located southwest of Quatsino, and includes the Crown land on the east side of Koprino Harbour and the adjacent peninsula to the east, as far as Shapland Cove.
South of Quatsino is the attractive and well-planned village of Port Alice, located on beautiful Neroutsos Inlet, one of Vancouver Island's gateways to Quatsino Sound and the wild and wonderful west coast.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=4032&webregionid=2   (1028 words)

  
 Quatsino Sound, British Columbia, Canada
Quatsino Sound leads in from the Pacific Ocean, almost separating the northern tip of the island from the rest of Vancouver Island.
Situated on or near Quatsino Sound are the small communities of Winter Harbour, Quatsino, Coal Harbour and Port Alice.
Quatsino Provincial Park is located on northern Quatsino Sound, and includes the Crown land on the east side of Koprino Harbour and the adjacent peninsula to the east, as far as Shapland Cove.
www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns/?townID=72   (914 words)

  
 Vancouver Island - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
It is bounded on the south by the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and is separated from the mainland of the province by the Strait of Georgia and Queen Charlotte Sound.
A partially submerged range of mountains, which has been termed the Vancouver Range, runs parallel to the coast of British Columbia; a portion of this range forms Vancouver Island, and it again rises above the level of the sea farther north, forming the Queen Charlotte Islands.
The west coast is much broken by bays and inlets - the transverse valleys of the sunken range - which penetrate far inland.
11.1911encyclopedia.org /V/VA/VANCOUVER_ISLAND.htm   (488 words)

  
 Oysters   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
The species native to this area, the Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida) is a smaller, slower growing oyster and not as suitable for culture except for a limited specialty market.
The oyster-growing industry in British Columbia has been revolutionized over the past twenty years.
Hatcheries in Washington and British Columbia produce quality seed and there is a reliable supply.
www.bcsga.ca /encyclopedia/38.php   (1323 words)

  
 Coombs, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coombs is a small community on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, situated on provincial highway 4A approximately ten kilometres west of Parksville.
Coombs is famous for its Old Country Market, which features a family of goats living on the roof, and Butterfly World, which features a small indoor tropical rainforest.
 This British Columbia geographical article is a stub.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coombs,_British_Columbia   (107 words)

  
 Quatsino, British Columbia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quatsino is a small fishing hamlet of 91 people off Quatsino Sound in Northern Vancouver Island, Canada.
Its nearest neighbor is Port Hardy, about an hour south.
The village is also known to have one of British Columbia's only still used one room schoolhouses, a 70 year old one.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Quatsino,_British_Columbia   (89 words)

  
 Cottages in British Columbia
British Columbia is home to several mountainous regions, including the Rocky and Coastal mountain ranges.
Experiencing life in British Columbia can be exciting and rewarding for everyone in your family - from the young to the young at heart.
Maintaining your cottage property is the best thing to do, and most cottage owners take great care in the interior and exterior of their properties, as well as preserving the natural surroundings as much as possible.
www.realestateproperty.ca /city/cottages/british_columbia.html   (315 words)

  
 Salmon University fishing Quatsino Sound
Because of that, Quatsino Sound is now rapidly gaining a reputation as the last great-uncrowded sports fishing sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Quatsino Sound and offshore have consistently some of the finest halibut, lingcod and bottom fish on Vancouver Island.
The sand flats from 100 to 300 ft. deep is one of the greatest Halibut fisheries of British Columbia.
www.salmonuniversity.com /vin_quatsino_sound.html   (1341 words)

  
 British Columbia Apartments
A detail that may escape many regarding the province of British Columbia, it is a province with an interesting and varied art industry.
Creative work in many artistic genres is a key economic driver for a wide area of the province, and this activity attracts many seasoned and budding artists to the area each year.
It is just one example of the many thriving sectors of British Columbia's growing economy that attracts visitors and new residents every year.
british_columbia.apartmentground.com /apartments   (299 words)

  
 Sportsman's Resource - British Columbia Fishing Lodges and Resorts
British Columbia offers the most diverse fishing in all of Canada, and there are many fishing lodges and resorts to choose from throughout the province to take advantage of its diverse fishing opportunities.
Inland, there are fishing lodges and resorts in central British Columbia that offer excellent fly fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, bull trout, grayling, and steelhead.
There are several fishing lodges and resorts within driving distance from home, or the major cities and communities of British Columbia.
www.sportsmansresource.com /flodgesxxbritishcolumbia.htm   (277 words)

  
 Quatsino Sound Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Welcome to Quatsino Sound, we are located on 16 acres of forest in Hecate Cove where you will find a peaceful resort that is being built out off the surrounding forest.
It was the most hilarious play ever.) With a one year supply of provisions and all their worldly possessions this ship-load of men, women and children choose this remote stretch of shoreline to start building their new lives.
Within a short time Quatsino became the focal point of the sound with a Government Wharf, Post Office, one room school (still in operation today) stores, hotels, sawmills, canneries and a fueling station.
www.quatsinosound.com /index.html   (420 words)

  
 Quatsino British Columbia Information, Yellow Pages, and more
Our Free Classifieds for the State of British Columbia offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Quatsino, British Columbia history, Canadian history, family history and the history of names.
Our Free Message Boards British Columbia daily to ensure the appropriateness of the topics for visitors of all ages.
www.hometowncanada.com /bc/Quatsino.html   (581 words)

  
 BC Real Estate acreage for sale by owner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Located in Quatsino on Northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, mobile home and guest house on 34+ acres of very gentle sloping land with a year round creek.
A short walk takes you to the ocean where you can catch Salmon, or watch the whales when they decided to cruise by, or should you wish to wander through the timber on your own land the choice is yours.
These are some of the flowers that come up at Easter, lilies and some of the many thousands of daffodils on the property.
www.quatsinosound.com /property.html   (551 words)

  
 activities_recreation
Quatsino Sound is one of the jewels of Vancouver Island.
In addition to the fishing and kayaking that we offer from Quatsino Lodge there are a number of Special Events and other activities that are readily accessible from the lodge.
And if you are into caving, most of the 1,000+ known caves on Vancouver Island are found in the Quatsino Formation limestone deposits.
www.quatsinolodge.com /activities_recreation.htm   (140 words)

  
 Cruising BC's Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
The islands are protected from the winds and rains of the west coast and marine life is abundant.
Victoria, British Columbia's Capital on Vancouver Island, has good anchorage facilities and is a wonderful and picturesque place to visit.
Quatsino Sound is the first of the major sounds on the West Coast.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/boating/island/cruz.html   (4736 words)

  
 Homes in British Columbia
The most westerly province of British Columbia provides many options when looking for a home to buy.
Markets in British Columbia provide the home buyer with opportunities to purchase existing homes for sale, and new construction projects.
If you have a web page or an article related to homes, houses, houses for sale and homes for sale in British Columbia and would like to add it to our site - please contact us.
www.realestateproperty.ca /city/homes/british_columbia.html   (180 words)

  
 Patrick Moore - SourceWatch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Patrick Moore, grew up on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada where his family was involved in the fishing and logging industry.
After completing a Bachelor of Science in forest biology at the University of British Columbia and a PH D in ecology on the administration of environmental law relating to the mining industry, Moore became involved first in the Western Canada branch of the Sierra Club and later Greenpeace.
In 1991 Moore was appointed as Director of the British Columbia Forest Alliance which was described by O'Dwyer's PR Services Report, as “a Burson-Marsteller created group, bankrolled by large timber companies”, which "is waging a PR war with environmentalists upset with the logging of rainforests in western Canada.”(4)
www.sourcewatch.org /index.php?title=Patrick_Moore   (2997 words)

  
 KOMO : 6 Missing Children Feared Dead   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
QUATSINO, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Investigators in British Columbia fear a Vancouver Island man may have done the unthinkable.
All six of his children are missing tonight, and believed to be dead.
His co-worker says "a lot of us are confused on how this could ever happen because he was always so happy, always."
www.komotv.com /news/printstory.asp?id=17276   (320 words)

  
 British Columbia Nations
British Columbia First Nations local reserve contact information.
The languages of the Haisla, Heiltsuk, Kwakiutl and Nootka First Nations of British Columbia are derived from the Wakashan linguistic family, while the languages of the Coast Tsimshian and Nass-Gitksan are derived from the Tsimshian linguistic family.
The inland Tlingit language is derived from the Tlingit linguistic family.
www.500nations.com /British_Columbia_Tribes.asp   (635 words)

  
 British Columbia Fishing Resorts :: Fishresource.com
Please don't forget to mention Fishresource.com when you contact these resorts, camps, lodges and guides so we can continue to offer this service.
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Try searching Fishresource.com or search Google for additional information on freshwater fishing, North American freshwater fishing resorts, guides, camps and lodges and let us know if you have a link that we should add to this site by sending an email to: links@fishresource.com.
www.fishresource.com /resorts/british2.asp   (824 words)

  
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GoodSalt is a progressive people oriented company with an emphasis on excellence in every phase of our operations.
We have office studios in Nampa, Idaho, USA and Quatsino, British Columbia, Canada.
We offer a fulfilling career path for those able and willing to perform at an uncompromising professional level.
goodsalt.com /careers.php?PHPSESSID=39ad2f87d7a97f7168ba95632c0c2b6f   (87 words)

  
 Saltwater Fishing at Northern Vancouver Island of British Columbia
Saltwater Fishing at Northern Vancouver Island of British Columbia
ateway to Queen Charlotte Strait and the mainland fjords of Kingcome and Knight Inlet, as well as Quatsino Sound on Vancouver Island's west coast, the Port Hardy area is positioned centrally in a very productive fishing area.
The communities of Coal Harbour, Holberg, Winter Harbour, and Port Alice in the Quatsino Inlet area can be reached by car.
www.bcadventure.com /adventure/angling/saltwater/south/nisle.phtml   (488 words)

  
 Tide Predictions for Quatsino, BC from The Old Farmer's Almanac
Tide Predictions for Quatsino, BC from The Old Farmer's Almanac
Tide predication information is available for the following locations at or near Quatsino, BC.
Click on any location to see the tide prediction for September 13, 2006 or search for another location.
www.almanac.com /tide/V0N+2V0   (144 words)

  
 Find a local sign company in British Columbia (BC) to manufacture awnings
Find a local sign company in British Columbia (BC) to manufacture awnings
A rooflike building mounted sign, often made of canvas or plastic, that provides additional functionality as shelter.
An awning may or may not be illuminated and/or decorated with graphics.
www.signsearch.com /localsigncos/search_signcos.cfm/BC1ST2   (168 words)

  
 Justinen Creative Group
• JCG now has a Canadian studio located in Quatsino, British Columbia.
We can assist your company in targeting the Canadian market with knowledgable staff who live and work there.
CANADA: 110 stevenson road, quatsino, BC VON 2VO • 250.949.9929
www.jcg.com   (92 words)

  
 British Columbia, Canada Map & Placename Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Local Map of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
Local Map of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Local Map of Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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 Find a local sign company in British Columbia (BC) to install awnings
Find a local sign company in British Columbia (BC) to install awnings
Find a sign company to install a sign - awnings (British Columbia - BC)
To find sign companies offering awning installation in British Columbia, please
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