Into 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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