Cowichan IR No. 1
Location of Cowichan IR No. 1 in British Columbia
Cowichan Indian Reserve No. 1 is an Indian reserve in British Columbia, located south of the city of Duncan.
Cowichan Indian Reserve No. 1 is an Indian reserve in British Columbia, located south of the city of Duncan.
Coordinates: 48°45′14″N123°34′34″W / 48.754°N 123.576°W
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