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When to visit
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Where to stay
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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.

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Activities & attractions in Lake Cowichan

The Tube Shack - Cowichan River Tube Rentals
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When to visit Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan in June
Estimated hotel price
$78
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Cowichan in June
Estimated hotel price
$78
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. Victoria Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Lake Cowichan from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 36m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals 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. Victoria Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Korean Air, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest flight to Lake Cowichan from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 36m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Lake Cowichan

YYJVictoria Intl
YCDNanaimo Arpt
ZNANanaimo Harbour

Airlines serving Lake Cowichan

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,655 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Cowichan

Most booked hotels in Lake Cowichan

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Crown House B&B
2 stars
Excellent (9.5, 145 reviews)
$187+
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Riverside Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 140 reviews)
$97+
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Lake Cowichan Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 102 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Lake Cowichan

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.