The Adam River is a
river
A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. In some cases, a river flows into the ground and becomes dry at the end of its course without reaching another body of w ...
on northern
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is an island in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and part of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The island is in length, in width at its widest point, and in total area, while are of land. The island is the largest by ...
,
British Columbia
British Columbia (commonly abbreviated as BC) is the westernmost province of Canada, situated between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. It has a diverse geography, with rugged landscapes that include rocky coastlines, sandy beaches, ...
, Canada, flowing north into the
Johnstone Strait
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northwest of the community of
Sayward. The Adam's main tributary is the
Eve River. The
Kwak'wala name for the river is ''He-la-de'', meaning "land of plenty", a reference to abundant berries, birds, game and salmon. That name is reflected in that of
Haylahte Indian Reserve No. 3, which is on the east bank of the Adam's mouth. The former
Matilpi village of
Klaywatse was located on an island in the river's estuary.
BC Names/GeoBC entry "Klaywatse (Former First Nation Village)"
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See also
* List of British Columbia rivers
References
Rivers of Vancouver Island
Northern Vancouver Island
Kwakwaka'wakw
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