in the summer and the sandy beach makes it a great spot to enjoy the day. This small wilderness area is home to many different species of wildlife and birds. 6. Maple Bay Beach Park is only minutes away from downtown Duncan. Popular amongst the locals as the salt water is warm HOT DAYS OF during the summer SUMMER FAVOURITE months. Some sand and pebbles SWIMMING HOLES make up the bottom. This is not a large 1. Fuller Lake Provincial beach area but a great area. Park situated minutes north of Washrooms are available. Duncan is a fresh water lake and is very popular. Warm water and sandy beach as well 7. Bright Angel Park in Cowichan Station is on the as picnic areas make this a Koksilah river and has several great spot for families. lovely swimming holes. The popular spot is directly under 2. Osborne Bay Regional the suspension bridge and can Park in Crofton is right on the easily be accessible on either ocean and a short walk from side of the bridge. If this spot the parking lot. This Park has is busy just walk along the warmer waters and a lovely river bed and you will find pebbled beach. Off leash dogs are welcomed here year-round. other spots where you can set up for the day. There are lovely picnic areas as well as 3. Transfer Beach in washrooms. Ladysmith is right off the highway so quick and easy 8. West Shawnigan Lake access. Spray Park and sandy Provincial Park on West beach for the little ones. Shawnigan Lake Road is a Paddle boards and kayak great place to spend the day. rentals are available. Food Lovely swimming beach for trucks in the summer. everyone with lots of space. Trail throughout the park for 4. Arbutus Park in Youbou small walks with the kids. is an awesome swimming spot on beautiful clear water 9. Bamberton Provincial of Lake Cowichan which Park in Mill Bay is not only a includes a slide and diving campground but has a fantastic board. It is a little further day use sandy beach area that out but a beautiful drive. Washrooms and change rooms goes on for a long way. Crystal clear water for floating around are available. During the summer months lifeguards are in on those hot summer days. Brings those sand shovels and at the park. pails for the little ones. 5. Gordon Bay Provincial 10. Spectacle Lake situated Park in Honeymoon Bay south of Mill Bay towards on the south shores of Lake Victoria is home to mature Cowichan. The lake is warm
Visit our
FEATURING Assorted Greens located by the Plants Providence House Local Eggs roundabout $5 dozen 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Duncan I Open Daily 9am - 3pm
FARM STAND
forest and wetlands. This lovely little lake offers fresh cool spring fed water for swimming. Pretty trails go around the lake and perfect for a stroll after a swim. Watch
for signs off of Hwy 1 going south.
Patty Abbott, Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre
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