On Vancouver Island, Canada, 25 miles (45 km) from scenic Victoria or historic Nanaimo, and a short hop to the Gulf Islands. The Bay is surrounded by rugged mountains, beautiful countryside, hobby farms, riding stables, wineries, tennis courts, golf courses and fishing sweet spots, both salt and fresh water, as well as an extraordinary selection of skin diving, kayaking, biking, sailing, cruising, bird watching and painting venues.
Our nearest town, Duncan, is famous for outstanding native art, Cowichan knitted sweaters and totem poles, while the Carmanah Forest, whale watching and Gulf Island hopping are all within day range.
Cowichan Bay Village is an historic community of approximately 1500 people, with a commercial fishing fleet, marinas catering to pleasure craft, live-a-boards, houseboats and boatyards. The head of the Bay is shared by migratory bird wetlands and the salmon spawning estuaries of the Cowichan and Koksilah Rivers. The area is also home and inspiration to many very talented artists and artisans.
