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Ashcroft Indian Band

Die Ashcroft First Nation, die sich selbst Ashcroft Indian Band nennt, ist eine Stammes-Regierungseinheit der First Nations, wie die Indianer Kanadas bezeichnet werden, die in der Gegend des Thompson Canyon in der kanadischen Provinz British Columbia ansässig ist. Deren Reservate befinden sich in der Nähe der Ortschaft Ashcroft. Die First Nation ist eines der Mitglieder des Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council. Andere Nlaka'pamux-Stämme gehören zur Nicola Tribal Association oder zur Fraser Canyon Indian Administration. Der Stamm lebt in einem der trockensten Gebiete Kanadas, in dem allerdings Douglasien und Gelb-Kiefern wachsen. Häuptling ist seit 2004 Greg Blain. Gegenwärtig (Stand Juli 2017) wird die Anzahl der Mitglieder mit 270 angegeben. Als registrierte Mitglieder entsprechend dem Indian Act galten im Juni 2017 genau 279 Angehörige, von denen allerdings nur 72 im Reservat lebten. Dieses setzt sich aus vier Reserves zusammen, die unter der Verwaltung der Ashcroft First Nation stehen. Das mit Abstand größte Indian Reserve stellt 105 Mile Post 2 dar, das sich auf der rechten Uferseite des Thompson River, westlich der Ortschaft Ashcroft befindet. Es umfasst eine Fläche von 1365,6 ha. Hinzu kommen Ashcroft 4, südlich angrenzend an 105 Mile Post IR 2, mit einer Fläche von 123,3 ha, dann Cheetsum’s Farm 1 am rechten Ufer des Thompson, und zwar am Zufluss des Cheetsum Creek (298,9 ha), sowie McLean's Lake 3 am gleichnamigen See, 11 km nordwestlich von Ashcroft (198,3 ha). 2007 sah der Greater Vancouver Regional District vor, dass 200.000 t Müll auf dem Stammesgebiet gelagert werden sollten, ein Vorhaben, gegen das sich die Band wehrte. 2017 zerstörten schwere Brände erhebliche Teile der Hauptsiedlung und der schütteren Waldbestände (4200 ha) in der Region, die Band musste evakuiert werden. Als ihre Mitglieder zurückkehrten fanden sie 12 der 32 Häuser zerstört vor. Weblinks Community Profile: Ashcroft, British Columbia Assembly of First Nations Nachrichtensendung über die Rolle des Häuptlings Greg Blain, 2010 Attorney general seeks to halt Mountie's human rights hearing. Cpl. Greg Morrison Blain alleges years of ’demeaning conduct‘, CBC News, 22. Mai 2012 Anmerkungen
Ashcroft Indian Band

Ashcroft First Nation (Thompson: sƛ̓ə́z) is a First Nations government Thompson Canyon area of the Central Interior of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Its Indian Reserves are located near the town of Ashcroft, British Columbia, it is a member of the Nlaka'pamux Nation Tribal Council. Other Nlaka'pamux bands belong to the Nicola Tribal Association or the Fraser Canyon Indian Administration. Indian Reserves Indian Reserves under the administration of Ashcroft First Nation are: 105 Mile Post Indian Reserve No. 2, along the right (N) bank of the Thompson River, west of the town of Ashcroft, 1365.60 ha. 50°44′00″N 121°19′00″W Ashcroft Indian Reserve No. 4, south of and adjoining 105 Mile Post IR 2, 123.30 ha. 50°43′00″N 121°19′00″W Cheetsum's Farm Indian Reserve No. 1, on right (N) bank of the Thompson River at mouth of Cheetsum Creek, 298.90 ha. 50°41′00″N 121°19′00″W McLean's Lake Indian Reserve No. 3, on McLean Lake, 7 miles NW of the town of Ashcroft, 198.30 ha. 50°47′00″N 121°24′00″W See also Thompson language Nl'akapxm Eagle Motorplex External links Ashcroft Indian Band References Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – First Nation Detail
Splashdown Vernon

Splashdown Vernon, formerly Atlantis Waterslides is a water park located in Vernon, British Columbia, a district in the Okanagan region. It has 13 slides, as well as further services. The destination's waterslide, River Riot, has been noted for its popularity. It was voted the "Best Family Fun" attraction in the Okanagan region In the year 2012. Students from schools within School District 22 Vernon and School District 23 Central Okanagan attend field trips at this destination. Atlantis Waterslides is located at 7921 Greenhow Road in the Regional District of North Okanagan. The Weather Network classifies Splashdown Vernon as an attraction. Atlantis waterslides was opened in 1984. In 2019 Atlantis waterslides was bought by Chris Steunenberg (Who also owns the Cultus Lake Waterpark) and was renamed to Splashdown Vernon. See also List of water parks References External links Official website
Atlin Park

Atlin Park är en park i Kanada. Den ligger i provinsen British Columbia, i den västra delen av landet, 4 100 km väster om huvudstaden Ottawa. Atlin Park ligger 813 meter över havet. Den ligger vid sjön Atlin Lake. Terrängen runt Atlin Park är bergig västerut, men österut är den kuperad. Trakten runt Atlin Park är nära nog obefolkad, med mindre än två invånare per kvadratkilometer.. Det finns inga samhällen i närheten. Kommentarer Källor
L. J. Blackmore Cancer Research Centre

The L. J. Blackmore Cancer Research Centre, formerly the BC Cancer Research Centre (BCCRC) and BCCA Cancer Research Centre, is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Scientists and researchers perform basic, epidemiological, and clinical research on cancer prevention, early diagnosis of cancer, the molecular and genetic characteristics of the cancer process, and basic research related to new treatments for cancer. With direct links to the cancer centres across the province, discoveries at the Research Centre are quickly translated into clinical applications. In 2005 the Canada Green Building Council certified the building had met LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standards for its sustainable design, making it the first health-care facility in Canada to attain that distinction. Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre The Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, named for Nobel laureate Michael Smith, is located nearby the L. J. Blackmore Cancer Research Centre. See also BC Cancer Agency BC Cancer Foundation Provincial Health Services Authority References
Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park

Babine Lake Marine Park is on Babine Lake, which borders the Skeena and Omineca regions of central British Columbia. This provincial park comprises six separate sites around the lake. Vehicle access to the lake, via BC Highway 16 and Nilkitkwa forestry service road, is by road about 105 kilometres (65 mi) northeast of Smithers; via BC Highway 16 and Central Babine Lake Highway, is about 132 kilometres (82 mi) east of Smithers; or via Babine Lake Road, is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Burns Lake. Earlier Pendleton Bay Pendleton Bay was named after a family who pre-empted around 1914. After World War II, logging activity expanded. Many First Nations people seeking employment relocated from along the lake. In the late 1940s, the federal government built a large wharf to handle freight traffic. In 1950–51, the school opened. That decade, a two-room teacherage was erected. A general store and café operated. In 1963, indigenous children were integrated into the provincial three-room school. In 1971, the school closed. That decade, the final sawmill closed. Nowadays, most residents are retired or seasonal occupants. Park profile The province established sites at Pendleton Bay (37 hectares (91 acres)) in May 1993 and Smithers Landing (121 hectares (300 acres)) in June 1993. Sites added (334 hectares (830 acres)) in April 2001 were Sandpoint, Pierre Creek, Hook (Deep) Bay, and Pinkut Creek. The combined total is 492 hectares (1,220 acres). Park facilities The gravel logging road from Burns Lake to Pendleton Bay branches to Pinkut Creek. The former provides the only public boat launch on the lake. A fish hatchery borders the latter site. The remaining sites are accessible by water or hiking trail. Seasonal fishing for rainbow and lake trout is popular. The lake is suitable for canoes, kayaks, and motorboats. Sites have picnicking areas and generally accommodate camping. Climate Other protected areas on the lake Red Bluff Provincial Park on the southwest shore is 148 hectares (370 acres). Topley Landing Provincial Park on the southwest shore is 12 hectares (30 acres). Other protected areas in the vicinity Nilkitkwa Lake Provincial Park, which lies north of the lake, is 10 hectares (25 acres). Rainbow Alley Provincial Park, which lies north of the lake, is 110 hectares (270 acres). Ethel F. Wilson Memorial Provincial Park, which lies southwest of the lake, is 33 hectares (82 acres). Sutherland River Provincial Park and Protected Area, which lies east of the lake, is 18,394 hectares (45,450 acres). Maps "Standard Oil BC map". www.davidrumsey.com. 1937. "Shell BC map". www.davidrumsey.com. 1956. Babine Lake Marine Park sites map. 2003. Footnotes References Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection (2003). Management Direction Statement for Babine Lake Marine Provincial Park (Hook (Deep) Bay, Pierre Creek, Pinkut Creek and Sandpoint sites) (PDF). objectstore.gov.bc.ca (Report).
Babine River Corridor Park

Babine River Corridor Park är en park i Kanada. Den ligger i provinsen British Columbia, i den centrala delen av landet, 3 700 km väster om huvudstaden Ottawa. Babine River Corridor Park ligger 893 meter över havet. Terrängen runt Babine River Corridor Park är kuperad. Trakten runt Babine River Corridor Park är nära nog obefolkad, med mindre än två invånare per kvadratkilometer.. Det finns inga samhällen i närheten. I omgivningarna runt Babine River Corridor Park växer i huvudsak barrskog. Kommentarer Källor
Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre

Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (formerly the Bamfield Marine Station) is a marine research station established in 1972, located in Bamfield, Barkley Sound, British Columbia and run by the University of Victoria, the University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary. The centre hosts numerous public education programs in marine related science. BC Field Trips organizes many instructional and educational programs for school-aged children at the centre. The centre also runs courses for university students during the summer (May to late August or early September) and during the fall (September to mid-December) through their affiliated universities. The centre is housed in the original building used as the western terminus of the British Empire's worldwide undersea cable called the All Red Line. Originally the site of the Pacific Cable Board (PCB) Cable Station, which served as the eastern terminus of the trans-Pacific telegraph cable linking Canada to Fanning Island (1,600 kilometres south of Hawaii). The telegraph cable operated from 1901 to 1959. From 1969 to 1980, the Bamfield Marine Station was part of the British Columbia Shore Station Oceanographic Program, collecting coastal water temperature and salinity measurements for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans everyday for 11 years. The centre also lends continued logistical support for Folger Passage and Barkley Sound with Ocean Networks Canada. In April 2016, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and the Huu-ay-aht First Nations partnered with the Hakai Institute to launch a drone. The drone took a series of photos, which were then used to map portions of the Barkley Sound area. On July 1, 2018, Dr. Sean Rogers, a biology instructor at the University of Calgary, was named director of the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre for a five-year term. Rogers has taught university courses at the centre, and had been named acting director in 2016. References External links Media related to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre at Wikimedia Commons Official website References
Bay Centre

Bay Centre (formerly the Victoria Eaton Centre) is a shopping mall in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It is bounded by Douglas, Government, Fort, and View streets, in the city's historic centre. It has 39,115 square metres (421,030 sq ft) of retail space. Opening in 1989, the mall was the first large shopping mall in downtown Victoria. It occupies two city blocks of the Old Town area, including the site of the original downtown Eaton's store (previously Spencer's) at 1150 Douglas Street. Eaton's was demolished in 1987–88 to make way for the Eaton Centre project. The development of the shopping centre was initially the subject of controversy, as construction involved demolishing several historic buildings (or reducing them to facades in front of new construction) and closing one block of Broad Street. The centre was initially a partnership between Eaton's and Cadillac Fairview. When Eaton's went bankrupt in 1999, the Eaton's store in this mall was occupied first by Sears Canada, and then by The Bay, for which the mall was renamed. In 2010, Cadillac Fairview sold the complex to LaSalle Investment Management for an undisclosed price in the range of CA$90 million to CA$110 million, which is among the largest real estate transactions in the city's history. Anchors and majors Passport Canada (995 m2 / 10,710 sq ft) Sport Chek (1,800 m2 / 19,375 sq ft) Winners Former Hudson's Bay (19,301 m2 / 207,750 sq ft) (closed June 2025) See also Eaton Centre List of shopping malls in Canada References External links Official website Architectural artifacts An historical overview of the location.
Bay Street Armoury

General Sir Arthur William Currie, GCMG, KCB, VD Armoury (Formerly Bay Street Armoury) is located at 715 Bay Street in Victoria, British Columbia. The Bay Street Drill Hall was completed in 1915. It was created to provide training facilities for local militia units such as the Fifth Regiment of artillery, as well as to provide a home for two newly formed units, the 50th Gordon Highlanders of Canada and HQ Military District No. 11. The Armoury was designed by architect William Ridgway Wilson, (1863-1957). In its earlier years the armoury had more extensive use for public events as modern public facilities in Victoria had not yet been built. It was designated a historic building in 1989. it is a two-storey drill hall with Tudor Revival elements, built during the 1896 to 1918 period when over 100 drill halls and armouries were erected across Canada; its scale reflects the dramatic increase in military participation following Canada's performance during the Second Boer War. On Friday, 05 December 2025 the Bay Street Armoury was renamed to the Gen Sir Arthur William Currie, GCMG, KCB, VD Armoury, after the World War I General, Arthur Currie. Units The units stationed at the Bay Street Armoury are the 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, and The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's). The Armoury also hosts a squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Units that formally worked at the Bay Street Armoury included 11 (Victoria) Service Battalion (renamed 39 Service Battalion), 11 (Victoria) Medical Company (renamed 11 (Victoria) Field Ambulance), and 11 (Victoria) Military Police Platoon (renamed 12 Military Police Platoon). These units moved to Ashton Armory in 1994. 5th (BC) Artillery Regiment Museum The 5th (BC) Artillery Regiment Museum is located in the armoury. The museum's artefacts reflect the history of 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, RCA and associated units from 1861 to the present day. Exhibits include field artillery and cannons, uniforms, band instruments, medals, weapons, insignia, photographs and more. The museum is open on Tuesday evenings. See also List of historic places in Victoria, British Columbia References External links 5th (BC) Artillery Regiment Museum Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) and Regimental Museum
Beacon Drive In

The Beacon Drive In is a restaurant in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. According to the company, it has served the best ice cream in Victoria for 29 years. History The Beacon Drive In was originally established in 1958 by Bill Pistol and Bob Macmillan in what had been, since 1914, a private house. Although it started as a drive-in with an interior dining area, the drive-in was replaced with windows at which an order could be placed and food taken to the car. Located at 126 Douglas Street, the Beacon Drive In is directly across from the 75 ha (190 acres) Beacon Hill Park, which does not allow food to be sold within the park grounds. That made the restaurant popular with the park's patrons, with milkshakes and soft serve ice cream becoming particular favourites. The Beacon Drive In was owned by Harry Douglas, who turned it over to his son Jim in 1963. According to the restaurant, Jim Douglas followed two mottoes: "the customer always comes first" and "we don’t change." Today In 2005, the current owners, Calgarians Gus and Peter Loubardeas (father and son), bought the restaurant and vowed to keep it the same. The restaurant has since made few changes despite having been open for more than 60 years. Some renovations, including outdoor heating, an awning, repainting in new colours, and updates to the kitchen have been made, but overall, the facility has not changed. According to Peter "our top 10 selling items have been the same for past 40 years!" Today the restaurant has a full menu, and it is claimed that "...the home-cooked breakfasts are still the best and cheapest in town." Mascot Beacon Bill has served as both the mascot and logo since 1978. Conceived and drawn by Bill Hitchcox, an artist from the local community, Beacon Bill is an anthropomorphized gull in a raincoat carrying a life preserver. The mascot/logo was requested by the printer that produced the menus. References External links Beacon Drive In
Bear Creek Provincial Park

Bear Creek Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. It is situated on the west side of the Okanagan Lake and is northwest of the city of Kelowna. It was established on April 19, 1981, and was expanded to its current size of 178 hectares (1.78 km2; 440 acres) on May 12, 1988. Facilities The park features a beach that is over 400 meters long and hiking trails that loop around the creek and surrounding canyon. The area is also used extensively for camping. The park has approximately five kilometres of marked hiking trails that loop through the canyon, and alongside the Bear Creek, which offer views of a multitude of different plants, and the Okanagan Lake. Lakeside camping, and picnic areas are also available. There are also 145 campsites available on this land during peak season which are available to all! References External links Media related to Bear Creek Provincial Park at Wikimedia Commons
Bear Creek Provincial Park

Bear Creek Provincial Park är en park i Kanada. Den ligger i provinsen British Columbia, i den södra delen av landet, 3 300 km väster om huvudstaden Ottawa. Bear Creek Provincial Park ligger 540 meter över havet. Den ligger vid sjön Okanagan Lake. Terrängen runt Bear Creek Provincial Park är huvudsakligen kuperad, men norrut är den bergig.Runt Bear Creek Provincial Park är det tätbefolkat, med 493 invånare per kvadratkilometer.. Närmaste större samhälle är Kelowna, 5,9 km sydost om Bear Creek Provincial Park. Runt Bear Creek Provincial Park är det i huvudsak tätbebyggt. Kommentarer Källor
The Q Centre

The Q Centre (formerly Bear Mountain Arena) is in Colwood, British Columbia, Canada. In 2014, the arena was named "The Q Centre" after local radio station CKKQ-FM. The arena opened in February 2004, has 2,300 seats and houses year-round events for hockey and lacrosse. With an additional floor capacity of 860 people and standing room area for up to 480, this premier spectator facility can hold any type of event, from trade shows to major sporting and entertainment events. The arena is hockey home of the BCHL Victoria Grizzlies. It was the home of the Victoria Salmon Kings for the 2004–05 ECHL season while their future home, the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre was being built. In the summer months The Q serves as home to the WLA Victoria Shamrocks, Victoria Sr. B Shamrocks of the West Coast Senior Lacrosse Association and Westshore Bears of the Pacific Northwest Junior Lacrosse League. The venue has also hosted BCLA provincial box lacrosse championships. The venue has hosted one of the biggest World Curling Tour events, the Bear Mountain Arena Curling Classic, annually since 2006. It also played host to the training camps of the Vancouver Canucks in September 2007 and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2008. The Q Centre was awarded an NHL pre-season game between the Vancouver Canucks vs San Jose Sharks. This occurred after the Panorama Recreation Centre, in North Saanich, home of the Peninsula Panthers won the 2015 Kraft Hockeyville Grand Prize. References External links The Q Centre
Starlight Stadium

Starlight Stadium (formerly Westhills Stadium) is a 6,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Langford, British Columbia, Canada. It is used by Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League for soccer, by Rugby Canada for various events, and by the Westshore Rebels junior Canadian football team. In an international context, its most notable usage is as the site of the Canada Women's Sevens, an event in the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series for national rugby sevens teams. The stadium also hosted the BC Bears of the Canadian Rugby Championship from 2009 to 2013, and the Victoria Highlanders soccer team from 2009 to 2011. The main stadium seats 6,000 and has 18 VIP suites, four change rooms, officials' rooms, concession, storage, and public washrooms. The field is built to FIFA 2-Star and World Rugby specifications, able to accommodate soccer, football, and rugby matches. Before expansion in 2019, the stadium had 1,600 permanent seats. Secondary field There is a second artificial turf field about 100 metres (330 ft) to the west named Goudy Field that has seating for 1,500. This second full-sized field is also FIFA 2-Star rated and can accommodate the Canadian Rugby Association football codes. History Starlight Stadium at City Centre Park was opened in 2009 as Bear Mountain Stadium. On September 29, 2012, the name was changed to Westhills Stadium after a land development company. On July 20, 2018, It was first announced that Westhills would host Pacific FC of the Canadian Premier League beginning in 2019. The stadium underwent renovations to increase capacity to 6,000 and provide additional amenities. On March 27 and 31, 2020, the Canadian men's national soccer team was scheduled to play two friendly matches against Trinidad and Tobago at Westhills. On March 13, 2020, these matches were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada. The women's national team hosted Australia on December 1, 2023, as part of a farewell tour for Christine Sinclair. The match had 6,102 spectators and ended in a 5–0 victory for Canada. In April 2021, the stadium was renamed to Starlight Stadium after a five-year naming rights deal. Toronto-based Starlight Investments will pay more than CA$500,000 for the rights with about 85% going to Pacific FC and the rest to the City of Langford. In February 2024, Starlight Stadium hosted 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup matches despite Pacific FC's failure to qualify. Due to a scheduling conflict in BC Place and weather concerns at ATCO Field, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Cavalry FC arranged to play their first-round home matches in Langford. The front offices said that Starlight Stadium was the closest available venue that met CONCACAF's stadium standards. In 2025, the stadium hosted a preseason game between the BC Lions and Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. The Lions returned in 2026, playing a preseason game against the Edmonton Elks. Rugby union See also List of Canadian Premier League stadiums References External links Starlight Stadium at Langford.ca Amenities, transportation and park rules at citycentrepark.ca