Category: Rivers and Lakes
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This is the white bridge over the Cowichan River, just off of Somena Village. It has become a popular swimming spot over the years, has been tagged with graffiti, and is recognized and owned as Cowichan Territory.
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View of Quamichan Lake, which was historically used for canoe races, fishing, and harvesting tule, continues to be taken care of by the Cowichan People. Photo taken 30 April 2026.
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People observing the salmon run at Skutz Falls. (Published 07 November 1957).
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View of Somenos Village c1910 showing bridges spanning the Cowichan River, some buildings in the village, and Mt. Tzouhalem in the distance.
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Two people with paddles canoeing along a river. They appear to be wearing knit sweaters and have cargo in the canoe.
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A variety of boats, including canoes and larger vessels with many people aboard, lined up in Cowichan Bay.
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Salmon fishing on a weir in Duncan. Canoes are pulled up to the weir and about a dozen men are standing on the weir with fishing spears. A couple of younger children are also present.
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People working to pull in a fishing net. There appears to be three people and one boat with a house in the distance.
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Fishing net across a river with one person holding the net on the shore and two people in a boat on the other side of the river, one holding the net and another paddling.
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Salmon weir on the Cowichan River with a person walking on the weir and a canoe on the shore.
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