Cowichan Bay, BC is a small sea-side community about an hour north of Victoria, BC.
For many thousands of years Cowichan Bay was home to First Nations people who harvested the wealth of salmon and shellfish found in its many coves, tidal flats and swiftly flowing rivers.
Today, the village of Cowichan Bay is a tourist attraction in the summer because of its cozy fishing-village feel.
Boat Building in Cowichan Bay, BC
In addition to the numerous shops and restaurants, Cowichan Bay offers visitors a chance to see some impressive wildlife through kayak tours and rentals and whalewatching tours. Depending on the time of year it is not uncommon to see bald eagles, seals, herons or other wildlife in the area.
True Grain Bread – SO delicious!
Cowichan Bay is also home to the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, which is an active community-based maritime museum operated by the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, a non-profit organization founded to preserve, exhibit and demonstrate the Maritime heritage and culture of wooden boats, especially as experienced on Canada’s West Coast. Entry is by donation and it is well worth a visit! There are several buildings housing displays and many hands-on things that kids (of all ages) will enjoy!
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre
Cowichan Bay is a great stop along a driving tour from Victoria … either as a final destination or in combination with a stop in Duncan, Chemainus and Whippletree Junction!
So much great inspiration for our upcoming first-ever trip to Vancouver Island in September. Thank you 🙂
Hi Kerry-anne, you are SO welcome! Keep posted for up-coming festivals and events in September. I will post them as they become available!
Cheers!
linda
[…] have and your inclination, you may want to drive the more scenic route through the back roads to Cowichan Bay. You can turn right on Kilmalu Rd on the far side of Mill Bay then the next left onto Telegraph […]
What’s cost of realestste and rental inlower end
Hi! I really can’t help you with that. It is quite an expensive place to live … but for better info please contact a realtor or check webwite listings for sales and rentals.
Cheers!
linda