COWICHAN LAKE DISTRICT
T
he Cowichan Lake
district, with its communities of Youbou, Mesachie Lake,
Honeymoon Bay and Lake Cowichan, is home to some of Vancouver
Island’s most spectacular rainforest and one of Vancouver
Island’s largest freshwater lakes. Be prepared to discover this
magnificent gateway to almost every outdoor adventure
imaginable.
Whether your are coming to enjoy the pristine waters of Lake
Cowichan, Nitinat Lake or the Cowichan River, or whether you are
coming to visit the ancient forest of the Carmanah and Walbran,
or hike the West Coast or Juan de Fuca Trails, you will find it
easy to satisfy your desire for adventure or for sheer
relaxation right here.
Fishing
Year round the Lake’s moderate climate and outstanding regional
parks play host to day visitors, campers and eco-tourists alike.
The region boasts the title of “fly fishing capital of Canada”
since the early 1900’s, attracting royalty and celebrities in
search of Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown Trout, Kokanee and
Steelhead.
Water Sports
Boating, swimming and inner tubing put the fun into summer days.
Rentals of kayaks and inner tubes, flat bottomed cruising boats
and houseboats are available. The Cowichan Lake marina provides
complete facilities including a store for supplies, tackle,
fishing licenses, boat rentals, fuel and a boat ramp. Water
skiers love the open waters of the Cowichan while windsurfers
can find the ultimate ride with the elements at Nitinat Lake, a
saltwater tidal lake renown for its perfect winds. Guided trips
through the Narrows provide eco-tours to the Pacific Ocean.
Trails
Trails and hiking opportunities abound. Cowichan River Trail
offers a scenic hike along the Cowichan River Corridor. A spur
of the Cowichan Valley Trail (Trans Canada Trail) utilizes old
rail routes providing a three hour cycling corridor from Glenora
into the Town of Lake Cowichan.
Mushrooms
Depending on the season, guided tours may be available for the
ever popular Chanterelle mushroom harvesting and lessons on
mushroom hunting or wilderness adventures on horseback.
Events
Annual events to take in include the Great Lake Walk, the Salmon
and Mushroom Festival and the Jetski and Bathtub Races. The
visitor information centre at Saywell Park is open in the
summer.
Be sure to check with visitor information about logging
activity and logging road etiquette.
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