Maple Bay, BC, Canada
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Maple Bay

Maple Bay is a small marine village located east of the community of Duncan, BC on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The village is in private cove, fronted by a pebbled beach, situated on the shores of the Sansum Narrows.

Maple Bay is a residential neighbourhood located about 10 minutes from Duncan. There are few services in Maple Bay. The services that are located in the village include a restaurant/pub, boat launch, sandy beach and a marina. The marina is located on the south end of Bird's Eye Cove near a pub.

The waterfront of Maple Bay is a pebbled beach. At low tides the beach reveals shells, marine life and seaweed. Some of the activities enjoyed in Maple Bay include ocean kayaking, scuba diving, boating, sailing, swimming, beachcombing, picnicking and sightseeing.

The waterfront is divided into three public access areas. The first is a parking lot where there is a boat launch and a large pier. The paved parking lot is large enough for boat trailers, but it is a small lot. On busy days trailers are parking on the street.

The second access point is a beach park. Parallel parking is on the street. From the parking lot there is a small walking path leading down to the beach. There is a large washroom/changeroom and a grassy lawn area.

The third access point is on a seperate section of the waterfront accessed best from Genoa Bay Road. The Maple Bay Marina is on Genoa Bay Road. There is a store, docks and pub/restaurant.

How to Get to Maple Bay

Travel Highway #1 to the community of Duncan in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. In Duncan turn east on Trunk Road. Trunk Road turns into Tzouhalem Rd. Continue on Tzouhalem and follow the signs to Maple Bay. Tzouhalem Road eventually turns into Maple Bay Road. Follow it for 10 minutes to the beach.