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 | |
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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
Communities on Vancouver Island | |
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