Youbou, British Columbia
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Village of Youbou | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Location on Vancouver Island | |
| Coordinates: 48°52′N 124°12′W / 48.867°N 124.200°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  British Columbia |
| Government | |
| • Regional District Director | Pat Weaver |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 966[1] |
| Time zone | PST |
Youbou (/ˈjuːboʊ/, YOO-boh) is a community located on the north shore of Cowichan Lake, west of Duncan and a 15-minute (13 km) drive west of the community of Lake Cowichan, Canada. The former mill town on Vancouver Island provides a public beach and extensive recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and hiking.
Youbou is named after two employees of the Empire Lumber Company which operated the first sawmill there. Mr. Yount was the general manager and Mr. Bouton was the president.[2]:302
References[edit]
- ^ Census Profile
- ^ Akrigg, G.P.V.; Akrigg, Helen B. (1986), British Columbia Place Names (3rd, 1997 ed.), Vancouver: UBC Press, ISBN 0-7748-0636-2
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