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Vancouver Island is Canada's all-season destination!
During the winter, adventurous locals and tourists alike flock to BC's hills and valleys for skiing, snowboarding, and dogsledding, During the summer, escape to the great outdoors for rock-climbing or white-water rafting. Looking for family-friendly fun in British Columbia? Water activities abound, including whale watching, kayaking, fishing, and scuba diving. Or stick on dry land at one of BC's renowned golf courses.

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. For more information visit: http://www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com/parks/carmanah/walbran.html

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. For more information visit: http://www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com/parks/cowichan/rivers.html

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. For more information visit: http://www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com/parks/cowichan/rivers.html

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. For more information visit: http://www.vancouverislandaccommodations.com/parks/gordon/bay.html

Art Mann Kinsman Park - Quamichan Lake. Bird watching with sandpipers, seagulls, trumpeter swans. Childrens play area. Access at the beginning of Maple Bay Rd and towards the end of Tzouhalem Rd in Duncan.

Cobble Hill Mountain Trail and Quarry Wilderness Park - Hiking trails located off of Cobble Hill Rd in Cobble Hill BC.

Cowichan Bay Museum - Boatbuilding, marine history of Cowichan Bay on a pier. Located at 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd.

Cowichan Bay Scenic Drive - Short loop drive around the shoreline along Cowichan Bay Rd. into the quaint seaside fishing village of Cowichan Bay. Access off Hwy #1 south of Duncan.

Cowichan Valley Museum - Located in Downtown Duncan. Offers a glipse into the areas rich natural past. Tel(250)746-6612

Crofton Beach - Play area, ferry terminal, and picnic area. Newly added foot bridge along the shoreline. Access from downtown Crofton.

Duncan Totem Tour - Follow the foot steps to see the over 70 Totem Poles. Start at the Cowichan Valley Museum downtown Duncan.

Duncan World's Largest Hockey Stick - Located at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan.

Eves Provincial Park - Scenic valley views from the trails. Picnic area. Located off of Little Mountain Rd. near Crofton BC.

Genoa Bay Road Scenic Drive - Along ocean coastline, along rock walls and pass fields. Marinas, and restaurants amd plenty pf places to stop. Access off Maple Bay Rd in Duncan.

Hecate Park - Picnic on the shores of the ocean in Cowichan Bay. Located off of Cowichan Bay Rd in Cowichan Bay BC.

Kerry Park Trails - Fantastic easy grade trails for walking and jogging. Located behind Mill Bay Recreation Centre on Shawnigan-Mill Bay Road.

Maple Bay Beach - Short beach walks, driftwood, picnic area, boat launch, kayaking and scuba diving. Access at the end of Maple Bay Road.

Shawnigan Lake Scenic Dive - Lakeside loop drive in and out of fields, trees and lake views. Access from Shawnigan Lake Rd. turn off on Hwy#1 near Mill Bay, British Columbia.

Trans Canada Trail - Walking, hiking and horseback riding. Access points are McGee Creek, Renfrew Rd and Kinsol Trestle around Shawnigan Lake and Deerholme Wye and Cowichan Valley Rod and Gun Club near Duncan.