Chemainus Waterwheel Park
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Waterwheel Park - Chemainus, BC

Waterwheel Park is located on the waterfront in the Village of Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The park is centrally located in the community and is a popular gathering spot and sightseeing destination.

The park is easily recognizable by the replica waterwheel that is situated at the entrance of the park near the large paved parking lot. The wheel is a copy of the old waterwheels that were once used in the pioneer days to power the mills.

Waterwheel Park was established in 1967 as part of Canada's Centennial celebrations. Today the park is a central starting point for sightseeing when visiting the village. The park connects new downtown with old downtown via a short walking path.

In the park there are many statues and carvings. The park includes a popular theme playground for children. There is a tall ship, a giant canoe and playground swings and slides.

Sightseeing in the park is plentiful. There are flowers and gardens - some gardens are colourful, some growing with native plants. There is a band shelter. It is used for events and festivals. From the main parking lot there is a viewpoint with amazing views of the waterfront.

After some quality time in Waterwheel Park there is a museum in the parking lot that may be of interest to you. The museum enjoys a good collection of historic artifacts and photos of the life and times of the early pioneers.

How to Get to Waterwheel Park in Chemainus

Travel to the community of Chemainus, BC on Vancouver Island. In the centre of the village, opposite the tourist information centre, is a paved parking lot and a replica waterwheel. Park here and enjoy.