Title: Cowichan Bay Travel Guide: Best of Cowichan Bay, British Columbia Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cowichan Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Bay-Hotels.d180426.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cowichan Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Bay-Holiday-Rentals.d180426.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Cowichan Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Cowichan-Bay.d180426.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Cowichan Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cowichan-Bay.d180426.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cowichan Bay Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Bay.d180426.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cowichan Bay Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Cowichan Bay showing a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180426/2eb207bc-7733-4a5e-8d8d-ca34cf7ce0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cowichan Bay featuring boating, a house and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180426/efcbc86d-0c10-4d15-9258-26ec6026f4bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cowichan Bay showing general coastal views, island images and sailing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180426/4b7db60c-78c3-4ab2-abd3-ce2420074626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cowichan Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180426/e7466b6a-7dab-4f46-9698-9945bc0fd7c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cowichan Bay which includes general coastal views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180426/757c59a1-8607-45e7-84ff-fc3f7e527e16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cowichan Bay Things to do #### Visit this pretty bayside village to find a fantastic local culinary scene, artists’ workshops and a long maritime history. The seaside village of Cowichan Bay looks into a scenic inlet on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island. The small community is known for fine local produce and artisan workshops. Stroll down the village’s seafront promenade and visit a café or studio or head onto the water in a kayak or boat. Spot whales in the beautiful bay and enjoy local wines and cheeses from Vancouver Island. Walk along the waterfront and see the collection of charming shops and cafés fringing the shore. Visit artisanal bakers, ceramicists, cheese-makers, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor and several restaurants. Spot the gently waving masts of the ships docked in the marina. Cowichan Bay, once a busy deep-water port, is still occasionally frequented by tankers and container ships. Explore the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and walk onto its scenic wooden boardwalk. Here, you’ll find the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society, dedicated to the preservation of the town’s long tradition of boatbuilding. Join a whale-watching or scenic boat tour for a fascinating insight into the waters around [Vancouver Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vancouver-Island.d6058387.Holidays-City-Breaks). You might see humpback whales, orcas, seals and sea lions streaking through the water below your boat and bald eagles flying overhead. Alternatively, rent a kayak and explore the coastal waters or the mouth of the Cowichan River. Join guided tours or cruise along the coastline at your own pace. Look for morning birds atCowichan Estuary Nature Centreat Hecate Park. Then head to the village’s waterfront pub for a relaxing lunch and drinks. Appreciate stunning views of the bay and surrounding hillsides while you sample local seafood and regional wines. Looking north, you’ll see Mount Tzouhalem and its forest reserves. Cowichan Bay is on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, a 1-hour drive north of Victoria and the same distance south of Nanaimo. Reach Victoria by ferry from Tsawwassen, Anacortes or Port Angeles. Nanaimo Airport is located in Cassidy. - Top hotels in Cowichan Bay - Top Holiday Rentals in Cowichan Bay ![Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/900600/900514/68f6756e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd Cowichan Bay BC £122 26 Mar - 27 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Cowichan Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Great view of ocean, great room, helpful staff. Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=900514&PinnedHotelID=900514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180426) ![Wessex Inn By The Sea](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6390000/6389400/6389303/866de347_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wessex Inn By The Sea 1846 Cowichan Bay Rd. Cowichan Bay BC Stay at this hotel in Cowichan Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) The staff was very friendly. He put us in a newly renovated room with an ocean view. The room was very clean and nice. There were a few things that could be improved: the shampoo / conditioner combo didn't seem to do either. There was only 1/2 a roll of TP when we checked in. And the hot water completely ... 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Beautifully ocean views Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=100186669&PinnedHotelID=100186669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=180426) [See all 745 properties in Cowichan Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=25%2F03%2F2026&endDate=26%2F03%2F2026®ionId=180426) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77090000/77087300/77087248/f61b88a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcome To the Ocean Front Cowibbean Guesthouse Cowichan Bay BC Stay at this apartment in Cowichan Bay. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre and Cowichan ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews) It’s a cute little bedroom with a fridge and a toaster oven. The separate entrance and parking were good. I would suggest putting an electric frying pan in the unit. Cooking in a toaster oven is not good, practically impossible. I would suggest having some hooks in the bathroom to hang a few clothes ... Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Bay-Hotels-Welcome-To-The-Ocean-Front-Cowibbean-Guesthouse.h77087248.Hotel-Information) ![Westover Bed and Breakfasts](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31510000/31506900/31506829/efeba793_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Westover Bed and Breakfasts Salt Spring Island BC Stay at this cottage in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy free breakfast, patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Saltspring Marina and Ganges Marina are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (94 reviews) My partner and I loved our stay here! The privacy and location was amazing, Tara left delicious granola for us for breakfast and we loved that our dogs were able to join us. Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salt-Spring-Island-Hotels-Westover-Bed-And-Breakfasts.h31506829.Hotel-Information) ![Garden cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96109200/96109194/1c282e94_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garden cottage saltspring island BC Stay at this cottage in Salt Spring Island. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Weston and Salt Spring Island ... 10/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews) It was very quiet and enjoyable. The one thing we didn't realize when we moved in was that it had only one bathroom, but that was our fault for not checking the listing more closely when we originally booked. It really is a lovely spot, and close to some of our favourite farm stands, plus the Salt ... 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While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Bay-Maritime-Centre-Duncan.d6192848.Attraction) #### Rocky Creek Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rocky Creek Winery during your travels to Cowichan Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rocky-Creek-Winery-Duncan.d6291843.Attraction) #### Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre in Cowichan Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Estuary-Nature-Centre-Duncan.d6293844.Attraction) #### Cowichan Wooden Boat Society You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cowichan Wooden Boat Society in Cowichan Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Wooden-Boat-Society-Duncan.d6291071.Attraction) #### Arthur Vickers Gallery You can spend time studying the exhibits at Arthur Vickers Gallery in Cowichan Bay. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthur-Vickers-Gallery-Duncan.d6293848.Attraction) #### Cowichan Golf and Country Club Enjoy a round of golf in Cowichan Bay at Cowichan Golf and Country Club. Stroll along this quaint area's marina or simply enjoy its restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Golf-And-Country-Club-Cowichan-Bay.d6192853.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wine Tasting in the Cowichan is our favourite! ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2217995/da7a9e45-776c-4fae-a457-0b6e9520f4f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Victoria to Cowichan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings £97 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-victoria-to-cowichan-valley-wine-tour-with-tastings.a2217995.activity-details) ![Cowichan Valley Wine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2136875/5c8a52d2-f5e6-4e2b-bf4c-dbf6752bfe7e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Victoria Wine Tour with Wine Tastings and Charcuterie £97 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/victoria-wine-tour-with-wine-tastings-and-charcuterie.a2136875.activity-details) ![Enjoing lunch by the marina at the Oyster Catcher on Saltspring Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1386433/cc15da78-6e5b-4b8b-ad55-8f33b7b6b82c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### A Magic Day on Salt Spring Island-Private tour (8 hrs) £986 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-magic-day-on-salt-spring-island-private-tour-8-hrs.a1386433.activity-details) [See all activities in Cowichan Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cowichan-Bay.d180426.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cowichan Bay ![Salt Spring Island showing island views and a bay or harbour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601381/1b6863d4-0703-4fd4-b73a-669c63d39300.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salt Spring Island ![Historic Kinsol Trestle Bridge Vancouver Island.The historic wooden Kinsol Trestle over the Koksilah River near Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island, Canada. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134093/62afc83f-0518-49b6-a94f-4d2b60adb7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shawnigan Lake ![On the ferry from Salt Spring to Crofton. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6288185/f9ff5b85-cfe0-425c-ab4a-f8d31263482e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Crofton - Cities near Cowichan Bay - Places of interest [Salt Spring Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Salt-Spring-Island.dx601381)[Shawnigan Lake](https://expedia.co.uk/Shawnigan-Lake.dx6134093)[Crofton](https://expedia.co.uk/Crofton.dx6288185)[Genoa Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Genoa-Bay.dx553248635975873390) - [Cowichan Golf and Country Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Golf-And-Country-Club-Cowichan-Bay.d6192853.Attraction) - [Butchart Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Butchart-Gardens-British-Columbia.d6072295.Attraction) - [Camosun College - Interurban Campus ](https://expedia.co.uk/Camosun-College-Interurban-Campus-Victoria.d6215308.Attraction) - [Maple Bay Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Maple-Bay-Marina-Duncan.d553248621563219329.Attraction) - [Cowichan Lake Sports Arena ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cowichan-Lake-Sports-Arena-Lake-Cowichan.d553248621592189661.Attraction) - [Otter Bay Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Otter-Bay-Marina-British-Columbia.d6294659.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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