The 6 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island

June 29, 2021 Misti Hsu

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

65 Cowichan Lake Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia V0R 2G0 Canada +1 250-932-2222 [email protected] http://orkaadventures.com
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

ORKA - Outdoor Recreation and Kayak Adventures

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

Lake Cowichan to Duncan, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia Canada http://tctrail.ca
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Cowichan Valley trail

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

125 S Southshore road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia Canada +1 250-749-6142 [email protected] http://www.kaatzastationmuseum.ca/
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Kaatza station museum and archives

4. Gordon Bay Provincial Park

South Shore Road, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia V0R 1Y0 Canada +1 250-474-1336 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/gordon_bay/
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4.0 based on 53 reviews

Gordon Bay Provincial Park

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

Riverbottom Road West, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia V0R 2G0 Canada +1 250-474-1336 http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/cowichan_rv/
Excellent
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4.0 based on 23 reviews

Cowichan River Provincial Park

6. Cowichan River Tubing - The Tube Shack

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4.5 based on 189 reviews

Cowichan River Tubing - The Tube Shack

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