Totem Pole, Duncan

Cowichan Lake, BC

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August 6th 2009
Yesterday I visited Duncan, the city of totem poles as it calls itself. Then I drove inland to Cowichan Lake. While the hills along the way show the effects of ancient and modern clearcuts of timber, it's still a beautiful place. I drove up the south side of the lake to Gordon Bay Provincial Park, which is lovely. A great campground, a beautiful beach and hiking trails. Molly and I walked a bit we ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia

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A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the sou... ... read more