Adam River

Not to be confused with Adams River (disambiguation).

The Adam River is a river on northern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, flowing north into the Johnstone Strait northwest of the community of Sayward. The Adam's main tributary is the Eve River.[1] The Kwak'wala name for the river is He-la-de, meaning "land of plenty", a reference to abundant berries, birds, game and salmon.[2] That name is reflected in that of Haylahte Indian Reserve No. 3, which is on the east bank of the Adam's mouth.[3] The former Matilpi village of Klaywatse was located on an island in the river's estuary.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Eve River"
  2. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Adam River"
  3. ↑ Haylahte 3 (Indian reserve)"
  4. ↑ BC Names/GeoBC entry "Klaywatse (Former First Nation Village)"

Coordinates: 50°27′57″N 126°16′38″W / 50.46583°N 126.27722°W / 50.46583; -126.27722 (Adam River)


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