Lake Cowichan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Cowichan

With a population of 2,870, Lake Cowichan is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. Consider staying at least one whole day in Lake Cowichan to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Lake Cowichan

When to visit Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Cowichan in September
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lake Cowichan in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 13.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Lake Cowichan, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

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How to Get to Lake Cowichan

Plane

Although Lake Cowichan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 18 miles from Lake Cowichan. The shortest flight to Lake Cowichan from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Cowichan is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 53 miles from Lake Cowichan. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

Although Lake Cowichan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Nanaimo Arpt (YCD), which is located 18 miles from Lake Cowichan. The shortest flight to Lake Cowichan from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 4h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Lake Cowichan is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 53 miles from Lake Cowichan. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Lake Cowichan

Airlines serving Lake Cowichan

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,933 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Cowichan

Most booked hotels in Lake Cowichan

Crown House Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 81 reviews)
$201+
Riverside Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$192+
Lake Cowichan Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Lake Cowichan

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Lake Cowichan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Lake Cowichan (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58.