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.

Village of Youbou
Village
Location on Vancouver Island
Coordinates: 48°52′N 124°12′W
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
Government
• Regional District Director	Pat Weaver
Population  (2011)
• Total	966[1]
Time zone	PST

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

• Town of Youbou information
• "Youbou". BC Geographical Names.
• Cowichan Valley Regional District

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