"Cobble House Bed & Breakfast is a peaceful haven in the heart of Vancouver Island's Wine Region"
The Cowichan Valley offers many outdoor activities
The Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island offers many opportunities for outdoor activities ranging from kayaking to both salt and fresh water fishing, horseback riding, birdwatching, hiking or cycling the Trans Canada Trail, golfing on any number of courses, swimming, boating, tubing on the Cowichan River, diving or hiking. Spend several days at our Cobble Hill Bed & Breakfast to explore and enjoy the many activities available for your enjoyment in the region. Visit the historic Kinsol Trestle, re-opening in June 2011 after a complete restoration. This missing link in the Cowichan Valley section of the Trans Canada Trail is an exciting new addition to enhance the appeal of the trail in the Cowichan region.Our Vancouver Island Bed & Breakfast is centrally located to explore the entire Cowichan region and we have maps and books on hand to help you get the most out of your stay.
Both ocean kayaking and river kayaking are available in the Cowichan region. The many bays and inlets, as well as the nearby Gulf Islands, and Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island's second largest lake, are popular locations for ocean kayaking. The place for whitewater kayaking is the Cowichan River, recently named a Canadian Heritage River.
The Jacques Cousteau Society rates the Island as one of the best diving locations in the world.
Two artificial reefs are located in the Nanaimo area, one in Campbell River, and two in the Victoria area. In the Cowichan Region, Chemainus has one of the newest artificial reefs, which was created when a Boeing 737 was sunk there in January 2006.
- Wilderness Kayaking in Maple Bay
- Cowichan Bay Kayak & Outfitters
- Kindred Spirit Kayak Company in Duncan
- Sealegs Kayaking Adventures in Ladysmith
The Jacques Cousteau Society rates the Island as one of the best diving locations in the world.
Two artificial reefs are located in the Nanaimo area, one in Campbell River, and two in the Victoria area. In the Cowichan Region, Chemainus has one of the newest artificial reefs, which was created when a Boeing 737 was sunk there in January 2006.
Our Cobble Hill Bed & Breakfast is the perfect location from which to explore Southern Vancouver Island!
Swimming spots in the area include Bamberton Provincial Park on the ocean, Shawnigan Lake (kid-friendly beach area) and Cowichan Lake. Duncan's Cowichan Community Centre has a public swimming pool, as does Ladysmith.
Cobble Hill is horse country. It's a great area for riding and trail rides for all levels of riders are available nearby.
Both fresh and saltwater fishing are exceptional in the Cowichan region. The Cowichan River is renowned for its wild salmon and steelhead trout, while Lake Cowichan has great trout fishing. Saltwater fishing can net you salmon, crab, prawns and cod.
Further suggestions can be found at TOURISM COWICHAN
The Rotary Clubs of the Cowichan Valley have developed a cycling route on southern Vancouver Island to promote cycling tourism.
Cobble House has a selection of books on hand for additional information on cycling and hiking the area.
- Pier 66 Marina in Cowichan Bay
- Kenzies Fishing Adventures
- Whale watching with Ocean Ecoventures
Further suggestions can be found at TOURISM COWICHAN
The Rotary Clubs of the Cowichan Valley have developed a cycling route on southern Vancouver Island to promote cycling tourism.
Cobble House has a selection of books on hand for additional information on cycling and hiking the area.
Birdwatching
There are several good areas for birdwatching in the Cowichan Valley.
Somenos Marsh is a fascinating wetland complex on the north edge of Duncan. A heron rookery can be found in Cowichan Bay, where trumpeter swans are a common sight in spring. Good birding can also be found along the Cowichan Bay Dockroad (or CNR Dock Road ) and another 0.7 km further on along Cowichan Bay Road in a field on the right, or by the Duncan sewage lagoons
Additional birding information for the Island can be found at: Vancouver Island Abound and Birding in British Columbia
Or just enjoy the birds at our feeder while relaxing on our deck!
Somenos Marsh is a fascinating wetland complex on the north edge of Duncan. A heron rookery can be found in Cowichan Bay, where trumpeter swans are a common sight in spring. Good birding can also be found along the Cowichan Bay Dockroad (or CNR Dock Road ) and another 0.7 km further on along Cowichan Bay Road in a field on the right, or by the Duncan sewage lagoons
Additional birding information for the Island can be found at: Vancouver Island Abound and Birding in British Columbia
Or just enjoy the birds at our feeder while relaxing on our deck!
Golf
Cowichan golf courses are found in Cobble Hill, Duncan, on Cowichan Lake and in
Chemainus and offer a variety of scenery and challenge to any golfer.
- Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club in Cobble Hill
- Cowichan Golf & Country Club in Duncan
- Duncan Meadows Golf Club in Duncan
- March Meadows Golf Course in Honeymoon Bay (Cowichan Lake)
- Mount Brenton Golf Course in Chemainus
3105 Cameron-Taggart Road,
Cobble Hill, BC, Canada VOR 1L6
Tel/Fax: 250-743-2672
Toll free: 1-866-743-2672 (anywhere in N. America)
Toll free: 1-866-743-2672 (anywhere in N. America)
