Activities in Cowichan Valley

So much to see and do in Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley

Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley offer some of the most diverse activities that you could want, all within easy driving distance.

Water sports, such as fishing, sailing charters, kayaking or simply enjoying the beach

Enjoying the spectacular sunrise or sunset on the beach just a few steps away from your castle, watching bald eagles or great blue herons overhead. Hear the sound and smell the air of the ocean breeze.

Golfing is year-round, and Chemainus boasts an excellent golf course at M.l Brenton with a pro shop, too.

Cycling is popular, with many tours and trails that might entice you.

Or perhaps you want to hike on area trails, or simply explore our own old growth forest right in town (Askew Park) or the history and imagination of our downtown park- McMillan Waterwheel Park. This park maintains our forestry history in various ways, whether it is the children's activites areas, the native flora throughout, or the carvings of indigenous animals sitting high atop tree stumps, or the Park bandshell, stage to musical entertainment throughout the year. Everywhere you turn, you will be amazed.

Special events throughout the year reveal our diversity of interests- summer music events including Accordian Fest, FiddleFest and the arts events - Arts Odyssey, Art in the Park, Ladysmith Arts on the Avenue and the various Arts tours, as well as regional Farm Tours, just to name a few. In the fall there is the Wine Festival as well as Pumpkinfest in Ladysmith end of October, and Christmas light up Festivals throughout our region end of November. So much to see and do! Check our extensive community calendar to see what's coming up. .