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‘Camossung’

A statue of a First Nations legend who brought many food sources to the people who lived here.

Victoria, British Columbia

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Camossung.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
A sculptural depiction of the legendary girl.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Camossung as seen from behind.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Detail: oysters.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Detail: salmon.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
Detail: duck.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The story.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The Reversing Falls where Camossung rests.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
The statue sits in Gorge Waterway Park, Saanich.   Fred Cherrygarden / Atlas Obscura User
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