Location: Lake Cowichan
Top Things to do in Lake Cowichan
Top 6 Outdoor Activities 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
Overall Ratings
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. Kenzie's Fishing Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
Fully licensed and insured, professional, guided freshwater fishing on southern Vancouver Island. We specialize in customized, 6 to 8 hour fishing trips. Fish Vancouver Island's most productive and scenic freshwater systems with the most experienced guide/outfitters in the area. Fish the Cowichan River and other rivers and lakes for trout, salmon or bass.
3. Cowichan Valley trail
Overall Ratings
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!).
4. Gord' s Fly Box
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Cowichan River Tubing - The Tube Shack
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
6. Island Houseboats
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
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