Activities
Kaatza Museum
Dive into the history of Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie, Youbou, and other surrounding communities at the Kaatza Museum, housed in the original Canadian Pacific train station, built in 1913. They focus on logging and its contribution to the development in the area as well as the stories of minorities that played a vital part in the community’s history.
The Duck Pond
Walk across the historic train trestle (now footbridge) and play at the accessible park, swim out to the floating dock, lounge on the beach, or have lunch at the covered picnic area.
Kaatza Adventures
Run by the Ts'uubaa-asatx (Lake Cowichan’s First Nation), Kaatza Adventures has Kayak, Canoe, Stand Up Paddleboard, and Water Bike rentals. Explore the Cowichan Lake and enjoy the beautiful lake and mountain views.
Align Yoga Studio
Align offers beginner and advanced yoga lessons as well as Tai Chi, meditation workshops, and yoga teacher certification/training. They strive to create classes that are empowering, supporting, uplifting, and educational and welcome students of all abilities, ages, and experiences.
Youbou Bowling Alley
The Youbou Bowling Alley, built in 1951, is the only sanctioned hand set bowling alley remaining in Canada. They have four beautifully preserved original lanes providing a unique bowling experience that transports you back to the 1950s. No experience required and shoes available to rent.
Markets
Lake Cowichan and the surrounding communities put on various markets throughout the year. In summer, the Honeymoon Bay Market runs every Saturday and the Laketown Makers Market every Sunday. In the Winter, Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay, and Youbou all hold Christmas markets.
Hiking and Biking
A local volunteer group, the Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers, work hard to build and maintain numerous trails for locals and tourists to enjoy hiking and biking out in our beautiful forests and mountains. Get out and enjoy hikes like the Skutz Falls Loop, Robertson River Falls, and Bald Mountain.
Wakefoiling Charters
Dry Dock Marine Group is offering wakefoil charters on Cowichan Lake this summer! This new board uses a foil that planes underwater and attaches to a traditional wakesurf board with a mast for a wave riding experience unlike anything you’ve tried before.
The Tube Shack
Tube the Cowichan River! Float through the middle of Lake Cowichan for the first half of your float and then enjoy the scenic forest views for the second half all the way to Little Beach! Great way to spend a hot summer day and we shuttle you back to your car! Two and a half to three hours of relaxation with small rapids along the way.
Pickleball
Pickleball has been played in Lake Cowichan since 2011 and there is even a Cowichan Lake Pickleball Club! Players can be found at the community halls in Youbou and Honeymoon Bay as well as the outdoor court in Lake Cowichan. The club holds an annual open tournament each summer.
Cowichan Lake Sports Arena
The sports arena is the hub of our community. From hockey, to free skates, figure skating, curling, and a gym, they welcome users of all ages and offer a little bit of everything. They also frequently put on various classes and host family friendly activities.
Pristine Paddle Board Adventures
Stand-up paddle board rentals and tours in Gordon Bay Provincial Park on Cowichan Lake! They offer paddle board yoga, paddle board skills development classes, and ladies nights on Thursdays.
