Cowichan Bay - British Columbia - Canada. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels
Cowichan Bay is located in the Cowichan Valley of British Columbia and is just a 30 minute drive from Victoria. If you take the train ride from Victoria, there are many beautiful stops on this ride such as the Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Duncan and Ladysmith being just a few. With a population of 2,575 friendly residents and the charming town they live in, Cowichan Bay is the perfect place for a perfect vacation. With hot sunny days of summer and cooler mild days of winter, it is the ideal place to be any time of the year.
After you check into one of the accommodations offered and feast at one of the fine restaurants then get out and get going, exploring this wonderful place. For a breathtaking view of the whole region take a hike up to Mount Tzouhalem. You will find picnic areas and beaches in Hecate Park. Here you can also rent a boat for daily fishing trips. The Cowichan River Provincial Park is a first class recreational corridor that is recognized for its wild Salmon and Steel Head Trout, which makes this park a fisherman's dream. A must see is the Cowichan River Footpath, which is a 20 km hiking trail following the river to Skutz Falls.
Fall brings its own special touch to Cowichan Bay. It is the place to view the birds that travel along the Pacific Flyway. They sometimes stop here to refresh themselves before continuing their journey. Discover the treasures that nature has to offer by taking a kayak around the shores of the bay. This gives you a whole new perspective on this wonderful coastline. Cowichan has so much to offer its visitors and most of it is the best that nature has to offer. It is there for your enjoyment free of charge.