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ere on the Cowichan Coast, everything is possible. A series of towns dotted along the Pacific, truly gives you a sense of what it means to be exploring the coast. Each town is perfectly enhanced by the natural beauty surrounding it. Whether you choose Chemainus, Crofton, Saltair or Ladysmith; come explore for an afternoon, a day, or better yet: stay at one of the restful accommodations, and pick a different town to explore each day. Chemainus, one of the largest towns along the coast, has an abundance of offerings. Renowned for the larger-thanlife murals and professional live theatre, they are also quickly becoming known as an artisanal food and boutique shopping experience. From gourmet handcrafted ice cream, to bistro dishes, they have it all when it comes to dining.
some days along the shores you can see orcas crest and porpoises play; there truly is something magical about the coast.
Truly Experience Chemainus’s Coast Looking to shop? The boutiques offer a wide and beautiful selection of items such as local artist creations, vintage treasures, rare items, and even trendy finds. Boasting over 125 shops and services in town, Chemainus truly has so much to explore already, and we haven’t even mentioned the outdoor amenities yet. To truly experience Chemainus’ coast, Kin Beach Park should be your first destination. Located in Old Town, the park is filled with everything from flat open greenspaces and kids’ play
centres, to a meandering beach with tides that pull away to reveal an entire tidal flat filled with sand dollars and crustaceans. Perfect for beachcombing, at the right time you can even walk out to the lighthouse to explore the rocky outcropping. Spend a day at the beachfront and enjoy the sun and warm salt water, splashing in the shallows. If you kayak or paddle board this is the perfect place to launch or even take a weighted dive down to the artificial reef in the ocean depths. A purposely sunken Boeing airplane makes for great underwater exploration. On
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Chemainus also has a beautiful coastline visible from Waterwheel Park’s overlook beside the Visitor Centre, where you can stop and get all sorts of information about the area and what to experience. From here you can look out across the ocean inlets and wide open blue sky. The green spaces surrounding Chemainus are also quite spectacular. Did you know there’s a waterfall at Stocking Creek Park? Watch the bald eagles soar above, and pick your way through the mossy outcroppings along the trails meandering through the rainforest towards the creek and falls. With breathtaking beauty and adventure, make your trip into something truly memorable. Come discover the Cowichan Coast, come discover Chemainus. The coast is calling. For more information go to: Visitchemainus.ca
Written by Krystal Adams
