Explore the waterfront setting in Cowichan Bay
Enjoy the wineries and other features of Cowichan Bay. This welcoming and walkable city entices travellers with its seaside and restaurants. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in Cowichan Bay
Are you looking for attractions to see in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Cowichan Bay has to offer. Here are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Blue Grouse Estate Winery and Vineyard (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Cherry Point Estate Wines (3.1 mi / 5 km)
- Arbutus Ridge Golf Club (4.6 mi / 7.4 km)
- Merridale Estate Cidery (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- The Raptors (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- Salt Spring Vineyards (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Cowichan Bay
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Cowichan Bay is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- The Raptors (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- BC Forest Discovery Centre (6.2 mi / 10 km)
- West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- Cusheon Lake (8.8 mi / 14.2 km)
- Shoal Harbour Bird Sanctuary (11 mi / 17.7 km)
- Saint Mary Lake (11.2 mi / 18 km)
How to get to and around Cowichan Bay
The nearest airport is in Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base), located 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could also fly into Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base), which is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.