Pretty Bays of,
Vancouver Island,
British Columbia
Canada
 Anthem
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Cowichan Bay Church
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Image compliments of Jim
Maple Bay
As seen from Jim"s home.
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Vancouver Island
An island of southwest British Columbia, Canada, in the Pacific Ocean .
It was named in honor of Capt. George Vancouver,
who circumnavigated the island in 1792. |
British Columbia
A province of western Canada, bordering on the Pacific Ocean.
It joined the confederation in 1871.
Vancouver island was a separate colony from 1849 until 1866,
when it was combined with the mainland territory.
Victoria is the capital and Vancouver the largest city.
Population, 2,744,450+.
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Updated 06-07-04 | 
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