Lake Cowichan, BC, Canada Activities and Things To Do.

Some of the things to do when visiting the Lake Cowichan, BC on Vancouver Island. Activities enjoyed include sightseeing, hiking, swimming, backpacking, wilderness camping, kayaking, boating, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, jet skiing, houseboating, wind surfing, golfing, mountain biking and fishing. More information is available under Parks and Trails and/or under Tour and Guide Listings.

Swimming: Being that Cowichan Lake is Vancouver island's second largest fresh water lake there are plenty of spots to go swimming. Some are developed parks others are swimming holes. Other areas for swimming include Nitinat River, Nitinat Lake and Cowichan River.
Canoeing: Rivers and lakes make for good canoeing. Cowichan Lake. There are plenty in the Lake Cowichan area. Cowichan River, Nitinat River and Nitinat Lake all are good fro canoeing. Boat launches are available at all fresh water locations. Some roof top boat launches others paved boat launches.
Mountain Biking: The back country gravel roads and some of the wilderness trails in the area are good for mountain biking. Watch for logging trucks on gravel roads.
Sightseeing: There are driving routes and hiking routes in the Lake Cowichan area that are great for sightseeing. The sightseeing driving route circling Cowichan Lake is a popular self guided tour. The roads are gravel and used by logging trucks so drive slow and with lights on.
Hiking: Plenty of wilderness hiking and backpacking trails in the region. Some close to town others in nearby communities. Some are rough and rugged trails others are well maintained recreational trails. The Lake Cowichan area has many wilderness hiking and walking trails to explore like the 66 Mile Trail, Venturers Challenge Trail and Denninger Scout Trail.
Road Cycling : The paved highway from Duncan to Lake Cowichan is a great cycling route enjoyed by many cyclists. The route is fairly flat with very little hills.
Water Skiing: Every summer Cowichan Lake is covered with people water skiing. There are boat launches in the community and in the parks. Bring your own boat or rent.
Day Trips: There are sightseeing driving day trips in the region. Popular destinations include the communities of Port Alberni, Bamfield and the Cowichan Valley.
Beaches. Along the shores of Cowichan lake and Nitinat River are many public and remote sandy beaches. Some, like the local parks, are very busy and others, like along the rivers, are not.
Wine Tours: The Cowichan Valley is Napa Valley North. The South Cowichan Valley is the centre of Wine Country in the region. Throughout the valley are many wineries and vineyards producing wines and ciders. Many are enjoyed on a self guided driving tour following the Cowichan Valley Wine Route.
Wind Surfing: The Cowichan Lake can kick up a fuss when the winds start funneling down the mountains into the valley. Short and choppy and fast. Nitinat Lake is a well known wind surfing destination on the island.
Lake and River Fishing: Fish in Cowichan Lake, Nitinat River and in the Cowichan river. Charter a boat and fish Cowichan Lake for Rainbow, Brown Trout or a Kokanee. Nitinat Lake on the north end of Cowichan lake is a popular destination for Cutthroat. Must purchase a fishing licence to fish in British Columbia.
Golfing: The Lake Cowichan area has a local golf course and is considered one of the best 9 hole golf courses around.

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Lake Cowichan, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada

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Things To Do | Activities | Recreation Lake Cowichan, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada

Neighbouring Vancouver Island things to do

Things To Do in the Lake Cowichan eh!

Things To Do | Activities | Recreation
Lake Cowichan, Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, Canada