Mesachie Lake?

[Bernard Schulmann]

Having been there, that part of the Cowichan Lake area is very swampy,
bug filled and can be smelly - therefore I always figured that the name
was descrpitive

Bernard

David Robertson wrote:

>Hello,
>
>One of our seniors here phoned me, and she knows some Jargon from her dad
>(born 1886)--but she has a question:  Why is Mesachie Lake, near Victoria,
>BC, called that?  Is it due to a particular historical event?
>
>Anyone who has a clue to this, please reply.  I know the lady who asked
>this question will be grateful.
>
>Masi,
>
>--Dave R.
>
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