| The Town of Lake Cowichan is
located at the eastern edge of Cowichan Lake beside the Cowichan
River. There are 2,856 people (1996 Census) living in Lake
Cowichan. To reach Lake Cowichan from Highway 1 (Trans-Canada),
drive to just north of Duncan and turn onto Highway 18. From
there its only a 20 minute drive (28 kilometers) to the Town of
Lake Cowichan.
Past Cowichan Lake's eastern
shoreline is some of the most spectacular outdoor adventures
available on Vancouver Island. From the town, the forests of the
Carmanah-Walbarn are only 2 1/2 hours away. Gordon Bay
Provincial Park is less than a half-hour away and makes a great
place to go camping. The area's temperate climate makes the
Cowichan Lake region ideal for outdoor activities all year
round. For maps of Lake Cowichan, visit the map section in our
gallery.
Lake Cowichan is the sister
city of Ohtaki, Hokkaido in Japan. Their website is in japanese,
but, they have a nice photo gallery of the area and local
events. Information about other Canadian cities with sister
cities in Japan can be found on the Consulate General of Japan
in Toronto's website.
Services in the Town of Lake
Cowichan
Lake Cowichan has all of the
amenities that a small town could possibly provide. There are
gas stations, grocery stores, a marina and more. Internet access
for tourists is provided by CLIAS in the Bell Tower School
located in Saywell Park. For history buffs, the Kaatza Station
Museum in Saywell Park offers a look back into the history of
the region. For more information about area services browse our
business directory.
Parks in the Town of Lake
Cowichan
The town's parks offer plenty
of opportunities for picnicking, walking and swimming. Central
Park and Saywell Park both offer picnic facilities and are
located on the Cowichan River. To take a dip in the Cowichan
River, head over to Kinsmen Park (Duck Pond). Other activities
awaiting you are tubing, kayaking, horseback riding, houseboat
rentals and fishing. Additional information about park locations
and facilities is available on our Lake Cowichan parks page.
Murals painted by local artist
Michaela Davidson now decorate the buildings of Lake Cowichan.
Places to go from here
To the west along South Shore
Road are the villages of Mesachie Lake, Honeymoon Bay and
Caycuse. Gordon Bay Provincial Park, the most popular park on
Lake Cowichan, is just beyond Honeymoon Bay. Around Cowichan
Lake in the opposite direction is the Town of Youbou.
Text courtesy of the
Lake Cowichan Chamber of Commerce Website. |
