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Adam River

Adam River

River in British Columbia, Canada

Adam River is a river on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, flowing north into the Johnstone Strait northwest of the community of Sayward. The Adam's main tributary is the Eve River.[1] The Kwak'wala name for the river is He-la-de, meaning "land of plenty", a reference to abundant berries, birds, game, and salmon.[2] That name is reflected in that of Haylahte Indian Reserve No. 3, which is on the east bank of the Adam's mouth.[3] The former Matilpi village of Klaywatse was located on an island in the river's estuary.[4]

For other uses, see Adam River (disambiguation).

See also

References

  1. [1]
    BC Names/GeoBC entry "Eve River"
  2. [2]
    BC Names/GeoBC entry "Adam River"
  3. [3]
    Haylahte 3 (Indian reserve)"
  4. [4]
    BC Names/GeoBC entry "Klaywatse (Former First Nation Village)"

50°27′57″N 126°16′38″W


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