Directory of Society and Culture Resources

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Find sites that reflect the make up of the region's community. This includes religious, civic, and historical sites, as well as personal pages pertaining to the region.

Subcategories

• Campbell River
• Courtenay
• Duncan
• Gabriola Island
• Lantzville
• Nanaimo
• Parksville
• Port Alberni
• Saanich
• Salt Spring Island
• Sooke
• Victoria

Resources in This Category

• Beyond Nootka: A Historical Perspective of Vancouver Island Mountains

  http://www.beyondnootka.com/
  A history recounting tales of the early explorers, prospectors, surveyors and mountaineers as they pushed into the mountain regions. Includes museum archive photos.

• Cathedral Grove

  http://www.cathedralgrove.eu/
  Big trees, ancient forests. Cathedral Grove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

• Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society

  http://www.cvims.org/
  Non-profit, apolitical organization dedicated to advancement of immigrant settlement and fostering of awareness and pride in cultural identity and diversity.

• Citizen Canine Dog Owners' Association

  http://www.citizencanine.org/
  Nonprofit association working to promote promote responsible dog ownership and access in Greater Victoria. Focuses on advocacy, public education, and canine community building. Includes organization profile and newsletters.

• New Town Crier

  http://www.newtowncrier.ca/
  An online magazine for Victoria, Vancouver Island and Vancouver, British Columbia.

• Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers - Citizens on Patrol

  http://www.oceansidecsv.org/node/2
  A non-profit service organization comprised of volunteers from five zones: Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Arrowsmith (Errington, Coombs) and Bowser who patrol designated areas, and report to the Oceanside detachment of the RCMP.

• Oxford and Cambridge Society of Vancouver Island

  http://viocs.ca/
  With reports on the annual Boat Race celebration.

• Pacific Shores Area Girl Guides

  http://www.ggcpacificshores.ca/
  Covers 5 divisions and 17 districts. Includes calendar of events, news, and information about Camp Creina.

• Saint Vincent de Paul

  http://www.svdpvictoria.com/
  Catholic organization of lay people who promote and perform works of charity through personal service. History, information about conferences, description of services, and list of locations are presented.

• SqWALK

  http://www.sqwalk.com/
  Focussed on political, environmental, ecological issues that affect the community. Based in the Cowichan Valley. Includes articles, petitions, and a forum.

• The John Howard Society of North Island

  http://www.jhsni.bc.ca/
  Helps develop and foster healthier communities, by providing and co-ordinating programs of rehabilitation, education, prevention and healing for those who need an opportunity to maintain or regain a healthy balance within their communities.

• Vancouver Island GenWeb Project

  http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bcvancou/
  Part of the British Columbia and Canada GenWeb projects. Provides genealogical and historical information and materials for local residents, past and present.

• viHistory

  http://vihistory.ca/
  Information relating to the history of Vancouver Island. Featured sections include 1881 and 1891 census records, maps, documents and links.

• Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre

  http://www.spca.bc.ca/branches/wild-arc/
  Not-for-profit organization that provides rescue and rehabilitation services to wild animals on Southern Vancouver Island. News, membership, sponsorship, and contact information.

 

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