Start finding the signs,
They're all over town.
You're vagabond shoes are longing to stray.
Right through the very heart of it ,Cow Bay Cow Bay
You'll wanna walk along the street that doesn't sleep
And find all the numbers to make the big leap
Those little town blues are melting away
You'll make a brand new start of it in old Cow Bay
If you can find it here
You'll find it anywhere
It's up to you Cow Bay Cow Bay
This puzzle will take you along the charming main street of Cowichan Bay looking for things you might other wise miss. There is a lot to see in this 1 km stretch of road. All the photos and the hints are within a few meters of the road..
Take your time, walk the strip and find the signs and answers to the clues listed below under each photo. I would suggest it might take an hour to complete, unless of course you get distracted. Yes a bit of work for one smilie but sometimes it is not just about the #'s. The local ice cream is highly recommended as you sit to work out the answer once the clues are gathered. Also note the waypoint for suggested parking area as parking is a premium in town centre especially in the summer. Due to proximity issues the final is out of the town centre.
How many species of birds have been recorded here?
Two or three females can take care of this many ducklings.
Find the #of the CVRD bylaw mentioned on the other sections of this sign
What is their phone number?
Note the words to the right of this sign
What is the address of the building where this structure is?
What year was Hecate Park dedicated?
If you can't find the Hecate Park plaque it is 20 m North of this sign.
Find the paddles near the kayak
What year was it established?
Find the orange bike licence # on a bicycle nearby.
Final @ North AB CD.EFG West HIJ KL.MNO
A= 1/2 the value of 3rd digit in CVRD bylaw on the Cow Bay Marine Gateway sign
B= 3rd digit in the Phone # of Cowichan Shipyard Ltd.
C= # of words on the small round sign beside the Dog Station.
D= 3rd digit in the number of bird species recorded here
E= How many 6's are there in the Cowichan Shipyard's phone number?
F= How many paddles on the roof near the kayak?.
G= last digit of the year Hecate Park was dedicated
H=2nd digit of the bicycle license.
I= Sum of the 1st and last digits of the lighthouse address
J=Last digit in the year the Masthead was established.
K= 3rd digit of the bicycle license number
L= two or three females can take care of ? 0 ducklings.
M= 3rd digit in the address of the lighthouse
N= 2nd digit in the year the Masthead was established.
O= How many panels are on the Cowichan Bay Marine Gateway sign?.