What does Ootischenia mean?
What does Ootischenia mean?
Coordinates: 49.284883°N 117.631301°W Ootischenia ( /ˌuːtɪˈʃɛniə/) is a designated place near Castlegar, British Columbia. In 2006, it had a population of 856. Founded as one of several Doukhobour colonies in the area, it is also the location of Castlegar’s two golf courses.
Where is Ootischenia BC?
Ootischenia ( / ˌuːtɪˈʃɛniə /) is south of Castlegar on the east side of the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of southern British Columbia . In 1895, Hiram Landis arrived to clear and farm land soon named Waterloo Landing.
When did ootishenia get its name?
The BC government adopted Ootishenia in 1951, but changed to Ootischenia in 1959, the latter spelling first appearing in 1937. Over time, the neighbourhood has spread northward. In 2006, the population was 856. Nowadays, the northern part includes the West Kootenay Regional Airport and Castlegar’s two golf courses.
What is the meaning of Dolina opustosheniye?
The original name of the colony was Dolina Uteshenaya (долина утешения), meaning “Valley of Consolation” in Russian. However, being unsuitable for agriculture without extensive irrigation, Dolina Opustosheniye, meaning “valley of desolation”, became the motto for some settlers. Numerous English transliterations have been used.
