Location: Lake Cowichan
Top Things to do in Lake Cowichan
The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island
Lake Cowichan (Nitinaht: ʕaʔk̓ʷaq c̓uubaʕsaʔtx̣), (pop. 2,974), is a town located on the east end of Cowichan Lake and, by highway, is 27 kilometres (17 mi) west of Duncan, British Columbia. The town of Lake Cowichan was incorporated in 1944. The Cowichan River flows through the middle of the town. Cowichan Lake is British Columbia's second-most pristine lake and Cowichan River is designated as a Heritage River.
Restaurants in Lake Cowichan
1. ORKA - Outdoor Recreation and Kayak Adventures
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
We offer river tubing, kayaking, and SUP boards rentals and now Canoes. For your best selection of products come visit us or our website orkaadventures.com
2. Cowichan Valley trail
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4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By MargC459
Just finished a 3 day/2 night tour of the CVT with amazing early October sunshine! We started the trail north of Ladysmith near the Haslam Suspension Bridge, but it was certainly a challenge initially finding it, with poor sign markings. Once on the trail and closer to Ladysmith, the signage improved and we experienced no further problems. The trail is mostly converted rail trail, however some sections early on are on side roads - all sections are truly beautiful and well worth the visit. Our first night was spent in Lake Cowichan and second night in Shawnigan Lake. Highlights definitely included all the trestle bridges, with Kinsol being the most spectacular; the gorgeous sections of the Cowichan River; and the backcountry forests and farm land views of the valley. Trail conditions were very good however the trail is still closed between 66M trestle and Holt Creek trestle due to an earlier washout. Good to see that the Parks guys are working hard to restore it though - hopefully will be completed soon. Great stops for eats just off trail include the Glenora General Store and Unsworth Winery (this one a little further afield, but well worth the visit!).
3. Kaatza station museum and archives
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
4. Gordon Bay Provincial Park
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By woodragon33
Our family of four loved exploring the campsite, shower amenities, and being so close to the lake. Fantastic!
5. Cowichan River Provincial Park
6. Cowichan River Tubing - The Tube Shack
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
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