The Cowichan region is an area of rolling hills, farms, forests, lakes and ocean.
It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, and we would be happy to assist you with information and advice to make the most of your visit to our region.
It offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, and we would be happy to assist you with information and advice to make the most of your visit to our region.
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 & Paddlesports
- 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.
Cobble House 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.
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
- Excalibur Charters
- Whale watching with Ocean Ecoventures
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
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 site in spring.
Additional birding information for the Island can be found at: Vancouver Island Abound and Birding in British Columbia
A heron rookery can be found in Cowichan Bay, where trumpeter swans are a common site in spring.
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
- 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)
