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References
- ↑ Canada Census [ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ "Denny Island". BC Geographical Names .
- ↑ "Google Maps".
- ↑ Walbran, John T.; British Columbia Coast Names, 1592-1906: their origin and history; Ottawa, 1909 (republished for the Vancouver Public Library by J.J. Douglas Ltd, Vancouver, 1971)
