Rolli Gunderson

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The novel idea of a wooden quarter, worth 25 cents, which could be used at any participating business in Lake Cowichan during the June 4th, 5th, 6th, 1971 Lake Cowichan Centennial Celebrations, was a hit. Although many were redeemed most were saved as souvineers.

The Pioneer Banquet

1971: It was British Columbia’s centennial year and the Lake District Centennial Celebrations Days.

The novel idea of a wooden quarter, worth 25 cents, which could be used at any participating business in Lake Cowichan during the June 4th, 5th, 6th, 1971 Lake Cowichan Centennial Celebrations, was a hit. Although many were redeemed most were saved as souvineers.

The graduating years of some who serve the Town of Lake Cowichan

A large group of Lake Cowichan High School grads of 1962 converged here during Lake Days weekend to celebrate their 50th school reunion

Trevor Green, who died just a few years ago, spent his entire life in Lake Cowichan except for a few years when he attended high school in Victoria. Four generations of the of the Green family have lived here continuously since Trevor’s father Frank arrived in 1887. This August will mark the 100th anniversary of Trevor’s birth.

A bird’s eye view of our past

Trevor Green’s journals
give glimpses of everyday life throughout the village:
Part 3

Trevor Green, who died just a few years ago, spent his entire life in Lake Cowichan except for a few years when he attended high school in Victoria. Four generations of the of the Green family have lived here continuously since Trevor’s father Frank arrived in 1887. This August will mark the 100th anniversary of Trevor’s birth.
The new Teleglobe satellite dish just after it was installed near Meade Creek in August 1988. It measured 18 metres (59 feet) in diameter and was one of many to be placed at the satellite center over the years.  Trevor Green visited the earth station construction site in 1971 before the dishes were installed.

A bird’s eye view of our past

Trevor Green’s journals
(1960s -1980) give glimpses of everyday life throughout
the village: Part 2

The new Teleglobe satellite dish just after it was installed near Meade Creek in August 1988. It measured 18 metres (59 feet) in diameter and was one of many to be placed at the satellite center over the years.  Trevor Green visited the earth station construction site in 1971 before the dishes were installed.
Opened in January 1976 by Walt and Mavis Tipton, Tipton’s Mohawk Gas Bar was noted as the first self-serve gas station in town. The business has operated continuously since. The former Lake Cowichan [movie] theatre, now an apartment building, can been seen behind the gas pumps.

A Cowichan Lake life: Tipton remembers

Walt Tipton is still as sharp as ever and very interested in the local and civic affairs of Cowichan Lake.

Opened in January 1976 by Walt and Mavis Tipton, Tipton’s Mohawk Gas Bar was noted as the first self-serve gas station in town. The business has operated continuously since. The former Lake Cowichan [movie] theatre, now an apartment building, can been seen behind the gas pumps.
Charlie Reid, Industrial Arts teacher in his woodworking shop at Lake Cowichan High School during the 1950’s. Notice some of the furniture projects built by students under the instruction of Mr. Reid. He was a very popular and well thought of teacher among his peers and his students.

Charlie, the Shop teacher

Charlie Reid was a well-loved and respected Industrial Arts (woodwork) teacher at Lake Cowichan High School

Charlie Reid, Industrial Arts teacher in his woodworking shop at Lake Cowichan High School during the 1950’s. Notice some of the furniture projects built by students under the instruction of Mr. Reid. He was a very popular and well thought of teacher among his peers and his students.
Tom Gordon with his wife Florence, at Cowichan Lodge in August 2008.

A Cowichan Lake life: Thomas Gordon

Tom Gordon dies at the age of 98. Tom was known as a man whose family, friends, community and country were of utmost importance to him.

Tom Gordon with his wife Florence, at Cowichan Lodge in August 2008.

The Lake Cowichan High School fire of 1964

Notes from Trevor Green’s journal on Jan. 21, 1964 gives a vivid insight into the Lake Cowichan High School fire of 1964.

1970 explosion rocks town

After putting in a full days work at the Mesachie Lake Forestry Research Station, life time local resident Trevor Green

When cougar hunting was politically correct

In years past, cougar hunters were held in some esteem here in the Cowichan Lake area. There were several men.

Remembrance Day once Armistice Day

Remembrance Day once Armistice Day-Remembrance Day feature

World War I I – The Sailor and his War Bride

World War I I - The Sailor and his War Bride Remembrance Day Feature

Legion Branch No. 210 celebrates 65th year

Legion Branch No. 210 celebrates 65th year-Remembrance Day feature