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- ↑ adapted from John T. Walbran, British Columbia Coast Names, 1592-1906: their origin and history, publ Ottawa 1909 as quoted in BC Names entry "Templar Channel"
- ↑ Victoria Colonist, 14 December 1860 and 24 January 1862
- ↑ adapted from John T. Walbran, British Columbia Coast Names, 1592-1906: their origin and history, publ Ottawa 1909 as quoted in BC Names entry "Templar Channel"
Coordinates: 49°07′50″N125°55′11″W / 49.13056°N 125.91972°W