Municipal Archive
Incorporated in 1873, North Cowichan is one of the oldest municipalities in British Columbia. North Cowichan's Municipal Archives was established in 1998, in celebration of North Cowichan's 125th birthday. Thanks to the dedication of its former municipal clerks, the archives today serves as a valuable repository for those interested in researching North Cowichan's historical records. Dating from 1873, the collection includes records regarding: roads, taxes, assessments, social welfare, education, policing, cemeteries, and correspondence.
Holdings
Mandate
The mandate of the North Cowichan Municipal Archives is to:
maintain the institutional memory of the Municipality of North Cowichan by identifying and preserving its archival records;
encourage understanding of the municipality's origins and development, by providing controlled public access to its archival records;
ensure the efficient management, preservation, and accessibility of information to support its ongoing municipal functions; and
operate in accordance with accepted archival principles and techniques for appraisal, arrangement, description, storage, and preservation.
We are located at: 7030 Trans Canada Highway, North Cowichan, BC, on Vancouver Island, mid way between Victoria and Nanaimo. Browse around the site, check out our list of holdings, and if you wish to do research in our archives, please register and make an appointment. | Administration- Correspondence, Legal
- Day books, Scrapbooks
- Property records and photos
| Elections- Voters Lists
- Election Files
- Election Registers
| Public Works- Road work
- Correspondence
- Complaints
| Assessment- Assessment Rolls
- Assessment Records
- Court of Revision
| Finance- Bills and Accounts, Statistics
- Cash Books, Registers
- Budgets and Statements
| Social Welfare- Social Assistance
- Unemployment
- Correspondence
| Council- Bylaws
- Memorabilia
- Council and Committees
| Licences & Permits- Permits
- Animal Control
- Trade Licences
| Taxes- Collector's Rolls
- Records
- Taxes
| Education- School Registers
- Minutes and Records
- Correspondence
| Police- Court Records
- Police Commission
- Police Records
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- Phone: (250) 746-3100. Fax: (250) 746-3133. Email: ruttan@northcowichan.bc.ca
- Mailing Address: North Cowichan Municipal Archives, Box 278, North Cowichan, BC V9L 3X4
- Public Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 - 4:30. Appointments are recommended.
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Written by Bruce A. Hodding in celebration of North Cowichan's 125th anniversary, this book is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the history of North Cowichan. Established in 1873, North Cowichan is one of British Columbia's oldest municipalities. |
