Chemainus Parks & Trails
Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia,
Canada
- Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park. It is no walk in the park. It is ,however, one of the most beautiful, rugged, wilderness areas in British Columbia and... it is the oldest protected wilderness forest of Vancouver Island. Walbran Provincial Park consists of three sections - Lower Carmanah Valley, the Walbran Valley and the Upper Carmanah Valley. Nature is a resilient bunch and nothing indicates that more then the twisted 1000 year old cedars clinging to rock cliffs and wrapping around boulders.
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- Cowichan River. The river is a designated Provincial Heritage River famous for it's Salmon and Steelhead fishery. The Cowichan River is filled with different emotions every season from rising water levels and thundering rapids to calm flowing currents. Seasons change and so does the Cowichan River as trees get caught up in the rivers fury causing log jams and sweepers unexpectedly. The monster rapids, the big boys, exist at Marie Canyon and Skutz Falls most of the year.
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- Cowichan River Footpath. 20 km. scenic hike through
forests along the Cowichan River, over bridges and with lush salal
and ferns draped over the forests floors. Backpacking permitted. Access
at Skutz Falls off Hwy #18 or at the Cowichan Fish and Game Headquarters
on Glenora Rd in Duncan.
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- Gordon Bay Provincial Park. A fresh water lake ideal area for families, couples and adventure seekers who wish to enjoy the outdoors in a green environment surrounded by trees and mountains. Gordon Bay Provincial Park has a large white sandy beach area which compliments the main activities found on Cowichan Lake like swimming, water skiing, wind surfing, sun tanning and canoeing.
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- Askew Park. Short half a kilometre trail through rainforests with
old growth trees and over Askew Creek. Located just outside of Chemainus
town centre.
- Chemainus Murals. Many murals take you in and around the township
of Chemainus. Follow the yellow painted footsteps and bring tons
of film so to capture the, over, 40 murals and scuptures exhibited
by the local artists.
- Chemainus Valley Museum. Rare artifacts depicting the history
and obstacles the area has overcome. Located in the heart of Chemainus
at 9779 Waterwheel Cres. Tel:(250)246-2445
- Clark Beach. Rocky beach great for leisurely walks, reading a
book, or just to take in the surrounding scenery. Access is situated
outside the town of Chemainus, British Columbia.
- Eves Provincial Park. Hiking workout for experienced and adventurous
hikers with many alternative trails available. Most well marked.
Map at trailhead. Outside of Chemainus 5 minutes off the Island
Hwy #1.
- Fuller Lake Park. Swimming, kids play area, and a picnic area.
Popular place for the locals. Located south of Chemainus off of
Hwy #1.
- Kin Beach Park. Picnic area with lots of swimming. Boat launch
access. Access off of Maple Street in the heart of Chemainus.
- Waterwheel Park. Captivating, nautical theme play park for children.
Located in the heart of Chemainus.
- Weyerhauser Mill. Take a trip down memory lane while enjoying
state of the art technology processing our forests responsibly.
Located in the heart of Chemainus.
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