Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
1761 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, Colombie-Britannique, Canada
Reconnu formellement en:
2015/10/14
Autre nom(s)
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Cowichan Bay Maritime Museum
Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
Liens et documents
Date(s) de construction
Inscrit au répertoire canadien:
2021/01/15
Énoncé d'importance
Description du lieu patrimonial
The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is a large ocean-front converted warehouse and pier, located at 1761 Cowichan Bay Road, in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia. This historic place is specific to the original warehouse and the pier.
Valeur patrimoniale
The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre has historic and cultural value for its educational use, its location and for representing the shift in cultural and economic development of the community. As well, the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre illustrates the long-term community values of Cowichan Bay.
The original Chevron Oil warehouse is believed to have been built in the 1930s and was abandoned by Chevron in the 1970s. The warehouse later transitioned to a maritime centre that greatly contributed to the increasing local tourism industry during the 1990s. The shift in use of the warehouse symbolizes a historic shift in development of the community, as Cowichan Bay's fishing industry declined. This warehouse is significant as it provides a historic example of both a slowing industrialism and a later upswing in local tourism, two important stages in Cowichan Bay's history.
The Cowichan Wooden Boat Society bought the old Chevron Oil warehouse and pier in 1988 and converted the site into the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre. Since its opening in 1989, the maritime center has continuously provided the community with educational and historical displays, technical courses, and community events. The pier features Expo '86 pavilions and the BC Supercargo Pavilion that are easily recognized as a significant cultural landmark.
As a community that has thrived from maritime ventures, Cowichan Bay has always valued and highlighted its nautical qualities. The local community members focus highly on maintaining the coastal fishing town character of this small village. The Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre illustrates the important values of the community and has heritage value in its representation of the character and history of Cowichan Bay.
Source: Cowichan Valley Regional District, Planning and Development Department
Éléments caractéristiques
Key elements that define the heritage character of the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre include:
- Use as an educational site for the community
- Position on original location
- The exterior weathered character and design of the original warehouse
- The unique character and visibility of the weathered pier with the Expo'86 pavilions and the B.C. Supercargo Pavilion
Reconnaissance
Juridiction
Colombie-Britannique
Autorité de reconnaissance
Administrations locales (C.-B.)
Loi habilitante
Local Government Act, art.954
Type de reconnaissance
Répertoire du patrimoine communautaire
Date de reconnaissance
2015/10/14
Données sur l'histoire
Date(s) importantes
1988/01/01 à 1989/01/01
Thème - catégorie et type
- Gouverner le Canada
- Le Canada et le monde
- Établir une vie sociale et communautaire
- L'organisation communautaire
- Économies en développement
- Communications et transport
- Établir une vie sociale et communautaire
- L'éducation et le bien-être de la société
Catégorie de fonction / Type de fonction
Actuelle
- Loisirs
- Musée
Historique
- Transport maritime
- Installation portuaire
Architecte / Concepteur
s/o
Constructeur
s/o
Informations supplémentaires
Emplacement de la documentation
Cowichan Valley Regional District, Planning and Development Department
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Identificateur féd./prov./terr.
DeRv-109
Statut
Édité
Inscriptions associées
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