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Woss 1997

Woss is a logging based community on northern Vancouver Island. Up until the late 60’s Woss was accessible only by rail from Beaver Cove. During this time period most of the loggers were housed in bunkhouses heated with wood fired steam. One of the original steam fired locomotives is currently used as a working tourist attraction. Nearby Woss Lake is the main summer recreational playground for Woss residents and the original community campground at the lake is now a provincial park.. The town was built on the banks of the Nimpkish River near some small falls which is popular with sport fishermen and white water rafters. Some of the residents of Woss built a ski lift and clubhouse on nearby Mt. Cain. The ski hill is currently run by the Mt. Cain Alpine Park Society. Woss Mountain situated overlooking Woss was used for 30 years as a fire watch lookout and the unique building is still a treat for hikers.