Illustrated North Cowichan scene — AI-generated artwork behind this city's word search puzzlePrintable North Cowichan word search — 15×15 letter grid with 8 words to find including CHEMAINUS, CROFTON, MAPLEBAY, plus 4 hidden bonus words
Play a North Cowichan word search free online. We built the 12-word list around landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: CHEMAINUS, CROFTON, MAPLEBAY, SALTAIR, SOMENOS, WESTHOLME, KOKSILAH, COWICHAN, QUWUTSUN, CAPITALS, OYSTERS, SALMON.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
North Cowichan word list, defined
CAPITALS/ˈkæpɪtəlz/ · noun
The plural of 'capital': cities that serve as the seat of government of a country or region, uppercase letters used in writing, or wealth and financial assets available for use. Related: capital, metropolis, seat of government, assets.
OYSTERS/ˈɔɪstərz/ · noun
A type of edible marine bivalve mollusk, typically having a rough, irregular shell and a delicate flavor when cooked. Related: mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp.
SALMON/ˈsæmən/ · noun
A fish with a pink or reddish body, often found in cold water. Salmon are anadromous, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. Related: trout, fish, salmonella, herring.