Karen's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tubing the river is so much fun!
Lake Cowichan
Great small town feel.
Botanical beach is awesome! Port Renfrew and the Wild West coast is 1hr 15 minutes from us.
52 locals recommend
Port Renfrew
6638 Deering RdBotanical beach is awesome! Port Renfrew and the Wild West coast is 1hr 15 minutes from us.
Rosevelt elk are all over this small town. Stay in your car (especially in the fall rut!) and see these amazing creatures.
Youbou
Rosevelt elk are all over this small town. Stay in your car (especially in the fall rut!) and see these amazing creatures.
Great for power boats, kayaks and canoes or a walk on the beach. Lake is 15 minute drive from us.
Cowichan Lake
Great for power boats, kayaks and canoes or a walk on the beach. Lake is 15 minute drive from us.
A two hour drive from us Jordan River has great surfing: amazing views of the Pacific Ocean on the Pacific Marine Circle Route.
47 locals recommend
Jordan River
A two hour drive from us Jordan River has great surfing: amazing views of the Pacific Ocean on the Pacific Marine Circle Route.
Kaatza station museum and archives
125 B S Shore RdLearn about the history of Cowichan Lake.
Great Canadian Trail is at the back of the property. Hikers, cyclists and joggers use the trail.
Trans Canada Trail
Trans Canada TrailGreat Canadian Trail is at the back of the property. Hikers, cyclists and joggers use the trail.
Food scene
Jakes at the Lake
109 S Shore RdGreat patio!
Riverside Inn
56 N Shore DrPatio is out the back overlooking the river.
Lakeside Sushi
78 Cowichan Lake RdGreat fresh sushi-take away only due to Covid.
Tim Hortons
37 N Shore RdHours are a now a bit restricted due to difficulties finding staff.
J & V's Burgers & Pizza
162 S Shore RdGreat burgers.
Youbou Bar & Grill
10524 Youbou RdGreat pub style food. Wonderful friendly people.
Mountain Man Ice Cream Company
99 S Shore RdSeasonal business (summer only) with excellent ice cream!
Country Grocer Lake Cowichan
83 Cowichan Lake RdLocal grocery store. 10 minutes drive from us.