Cowichan River Provincial Park (more info) Spread out across 1,414 hectares exploring forests and pebbled beaches, waterfalls, fish ladders along the great Cowichan River! Hike, fish, tube and swim! fishing, white-water kayaking, tubing, camping

Cowichan Bay, Cobble Hill, Mill Bay, Shawnigan Lake: The wilderness scenery and small villages creating the atmosphere and welcoming environment in the southern region is referred to as the Southern Cowichan Valley region. It is small-town refreshing and a trip through 4 different village experiences. The region is a unique blend of character communities including the Village of Cobble Hill in the middle of hectares of forests and farmers fields, the fishing village and seaside shops of Cowichan Bay, the coastal walks and shops of Mill Bay, the swimming, water sports and hiking trials out and about, around and on Shawnigan Lake.

The small southern communities are best traveled in a circle-route fashion by bike or vehicle... with the highway intersecting through the middle of the circle-route. All southern villages can be accessed from the main highway.

Cobble Hill , Shawnigan Lake , Cobble Hill and Cowichan Bay have a unique mixture of boutiques, outdoor cafes, antique shops, artisan studios, internationally recognized wineries and an assortment of outdoor marine adventure companies.

The ocean front village of Cowichan Bay, BC overlooks the rolling ocean waves of the Pacific Ocean with buildings up on pylons nestled beside the working marinas. Cowichan Bay is a community of fisherman legends.

Mill Bay BC enjoys coastal walking paths, a shopping centre, wineries, farmers fields and is the connector village to the beautiful coastal scenic BC Ferry voyage connecting mid Vancouver Island with Brentwood Bay north of Victoria, BC.

Shawnigan Lake BC is a popular recreation lake during the summer months for water sports and family gatherings. Year round, the village is an ideal retreat destination staying in one of the rental accommodations on the lake. The Village of Shawnigan Lake has a convenience store, coffee shops, gas station and bank machine. The area is surrounded by parks and winding roads taking you all around Shawnigan Lake while enjoying the lake views.

Cobble Hill back country paved roads are lined with trees, spotted with wineries, farm houses and fields of cows and horses. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the vineyards of the area and sample some of the award winning wines. More then likely taking a bottle of wine with you for later.. wink, wink, nudge, nudge eh.