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Revision as of 08:08, 1 January 2014
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Winlaw is a small unincorporated community, located in the Slocan Valley. The town of Winlaw originally centered around a lumber mill that once stood where Winlaw Elementary School is. Winlaw was named after John Brown Winlaw who also pioneered in Wyndell BC the owner of the lumber mill. In the late 19th century he took the train to the end of the rail line and founded the mill.
Winlaw is generally thought to include the area between the Threads Guild and the former Roberts Restaurant.
Amenities
Winlaw consists of Winlaw Elementary School and a number of other independent businesses. The area also has a post office, fire department, ambulance station and golf course.
Notable residents
- Pablo Schreiber, actor[1]
References
- ^ Liner, Alixandra (June 6, 2006). "Pablo Schreiber". Broadway.com. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
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