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They used this place for spiritual renewal and named the area "Kwomais" which literally means place of vision, because of its high bluffs and unobstructed views to the ocean and islands. Kwomais Point is marked on many early navigation maps and has long been used as a lookout point. For protection
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Church joined with The United Church of Canada, and the camp was administered by
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Methodist church a place where they could vacation. Promotional materials named the area “Ocean Park”, and in 1910 the church offered its first summer camp. In 1925 the
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There are two waterfront walks in Ocean Park. 1001 Steps Park, at the foot of 128th Street near Camp
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