Laketown vibes
Here you’ll find beautiful country lodges and rustic ranch-style accommodations that reflect the warm hearts of our proprietors. Unobstructed views of rolling fields will inspire those who seek open sky, while the 250-acre Laketown Ranch, the permanent home of the Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival and the Sunfest Country Music Festival, is the spot to celebrate live music countryside-style.
Waterways & walking trails
Cowichan Lake’s shoreline is dotted with parks, beaches, and trails perfect for a swim or paddleboard, a picnic, and a family campout to make the most of it all. The Cowichan River that flows into the clear waters of the lake is also a major part of the area’s allure for recreational activities. Jump right in with an exciting tube float organized by the Tube Shack or visit Cowichan River Provincial Park for a more relaxed way to explore along its banks.
Camping, multiple waterfalls, and historic trestle bridges can also be found along the Cowichan Valley Trail and Cowichan River’s route from Sahtlam to Lake Cowichan. Flyfishers line the river seasonally in the hopes of catching the Cutthroat, rainbow, brown, and steelhead trout that all live in our freshwater. As a visitor, why not tap into the expert knowledge of our enthusiastic local guides with a private session or charter?
Learn MoreInto the wild
For the adventurous, the roads beyond Cowichan Lake to the west and south await. It’s important to be prepared in this region as many of the roads are not paved, wildlife roams, and cell service can be unreliable, or non-existent. The road south is part of the Pacific Circle Marine Route towards Port Renfrew and Victoria, while the east takes you into Nitinaht region—the heart of the traditional lands of the Ditidaht People where otherworldy ecological reserves, beaches, and ancient old-growth forest trails will leave you in wonderment.
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Along with the authentic Indigenous culture Cowichan offers, check out what other quirky and unexpected things there are.
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