Top Things to do in Cowichan Valley Regional District
Top Hotels in Cowichan Valley Regional District
- 1. Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
- 2. Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay
- 3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
- 4. Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn
- 5. Thunderbird Motor Inn
- 6. Kiwi Cove Lodge
- 7. Moon Water Lodge
- 8. Wessex Inn
- 9. Malahat Bungalows Motel
- 10. Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast Chemainus
10 Museums in Cowichan Valley Regional District That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cowichan Valley Regional District, British Columbia including Shawnigan Lake Museum, Mary Fox Pottery, The Jolda Galery, B.C. Forest Discovery Centre, Ladysmith Museum, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, Kaatza station museum and archives, Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery, Chemainus Valley Museum.
Restaurants in Cowichan Valley Regional District
1. Shawnigan Lake Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Visit this 'big' museum in the small village of Shawnigan Lake - it's guaranteed to surprise you. For over thirty years, the museum has celebrated the history and the people of Shawnigan Lake (and surrounding area). Drop in for extensive information on the spectacular Kinsol Trestle; renowned Canadian artist EJ Hughes; the true Canadian Last Spike and many other significant history-bites.
Reviewed By fayerj1 - Duncan, Canada
A colorful walk through the island's local history, and the museum's ongoing search for authentic stories and evidence of the community's early residents, landmarks and fascinating events.
2. Mary Fox Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Mary Fox has worked as a professional potter in Canada since 1979. Her innovative creations have established her reputation as a dedicated and exacting craftsperson in her field. Mary delights in the challenge of creating contemporary works based on classic lines. Beautiful form, exquisite balance and a sense of contained energy are hallmarks of her work. Fox has received critical acclaim for her
3. The Jolda Galery
4. B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 261 reviews
This museum educates visitors about British Columbia's large and historic logging industry.
Reviewed By Fiona_of_VI
This was our first trip to the BC Forestry Discovery Centre. I was very impressed with the activites they had for the kids including musical performances and a really well run colouring area. The food was reasonably priced and good (though all we had was hot chocolate and popcorn). The people there were very friendly and more than interested in talking about the history of the buildings, trains and the logging industry on Vancouver Island. And these folks are volunteers! The train ride was wonderful. We will definelty go back for a visit in the summer.
5. Ladysmith Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By MarinaS102 - Ladysmith, Canada
The museum main display tells the story of industry, community from early days as a oyster farming, mining, to forestry and now as a tourist destination with a large boating community.
6. Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By 751neilk - Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
This is a great find.. if you like boats and engines , then it's a must see. The staff are just great, the items on display are wonderful. I could go back again and again. Free entry ,, but please put something in the book and the box to keep this wonderful heritage going.
7. Cowichan Wooden Boat Society
8. Kaatza station museum and archives
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
9. Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
We are a non profit arts organization that supports and celebrates artists living and working on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. By providing month exhibitions, artist feature opportunities, arts education to all ages, community events and projects we are are comprehensive arts organization. Sign up for a member or to receive our newsletter on all the up to date informations.
Reviewed By MarinaS102 - Ladysmith, Canada
Operated by the non-profit Ladysmith Arts Council, the gallery offers classes and art studios in addition to a monthly hanging gallery
10. Chemainus Valley Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By BlowinBubblesB - Canada, null
This is a lovely small local museum run by folks passionate about their community. Admission is by donation and they sell a booklet that describes all the mural artwork located throughout the village. If you look carefully you could spend at least a few hours looking over the collection of local and historical artifacts. There are a few things for the kids to look at, but they might not have the patience to look at the treasures here.
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