ISLAND OUTFITTERS CHARTERS – Port Renfrew & Cowichan River

WORLD CLASS Salmon & Halibut Fishing Await you!

Experience renowned saltwater fishing along Vancouver Island’s coastline with the seasoned pro’s from Island Outfitters. The picturesque coastline of southern Vancouver Island is world renowned for its diversity of gamefish and natural beauty.
Experience the exhilaration of exceptional salmon and halibut fishing in the famous waters of Sooke, Victoria and Port Renfrew. Heart pounding Chinook salmon (Kings) from 20-60lbs. are waiting to challenge you! Fish for acrobatic Coho salmon (Silvers), some of the most sought after angling species on the West Coast. Ranging from 5 to 20+ pounds, coho salmon offer limitless excitement to novice and veteran anglers alike.

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Come Enjoy WORLD-CLASS river fishing on the Famous Cowichan River!

Experience renowned saltwater fishing along Vancouver Island’s coastline with the seasoned pro’s from Island Outfitters. The picturesque coastline of southern Vancouver Island is world renowned for its diversity of gamefish and natural beauty.
The Cowichan River is renowned for its exceptional angling opportunities year-round. With our cabin located right on the river, expert guides, drift boats and professional equipment, Island Outfitters has all the tools to make your fishing dream a reality.

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THE LIGHTHOUSE PUB & RESTAURANT – Port Renfrew

The Lighthouse Pub and Restaurant is a family gathering place with large facilities for banquets, weddings and parties. Children are welcome. Our pub is located on premise and food is served in the restaurant, pub and on our outdoor patios in the summer. Lunch and dinner specials are always available. Our exquisite westcoast cuisine will tantalize your taste buds.

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THE PIE LADY – Port Renfrew

Everything you need for a lunch on the water or the trail. Bag lunches, desserts, beverages, cookies, squares and of course PIES!

Really good pies!!!

Nine inch (9") fruit pies, deep dish fruit pies, custard fruit pies, lemon meringue pies…yummy!!

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OCEANS WEST KAYAKS – Port Renfrew

Whether an avid paddler or just a beginner, out for an hour or for multiple days, Oceans West Kayaks will ensure an unforgettable trip of the West Coast of Vancouver Island. From the San Juan estuary in Port Renfrew to the Broken Island group off Tofino, we offer rentals & guided tours where ever you would like to go. Great equipment, SKGABC certified guides & the natural beauty of the area will make your trip unforgettable.

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PORT RENFREW MARINA

Easy access to trophy salmon and halibut fishing on Port Renfrew's famous Swiftsure Bank. Located at the southern end of the West Coast Trail, we are your stepping stone to wilderness adventure: whale watching, kayaking, and sightseeing.

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BOTANICAL BEACH – Port Renfrew

Rich tide pools, a shoreline full of life and fantastic geological features impress visitors to Botanical Beach, a "natural Jewel" in the newly created Juan de Fuca Provincial Park. The abundance of life was what drew Dr. Josephine Tildon to choose Botanical Beach as the location for the University of Minnesota's marine station in 1900. For seven years students and researchers came from all over the world to study here. To get to the station, a steamship would come from Victoria to Port Renfrew. From there it was on foot on a very muddy and narrow trail to the station. A better road in to the station was promised, however it did not materialize and the difficult access was considered a reason for the station's closure in 1907. There are few remains of the station left today. Universities still use Botanical Beach for field trips and research under park use permits. The area became a Class A provincial park in 1989.

BC FOREST DISCOVERY CENTRE – Cowichan

"Old One-Spot", a forty-five ton, forty-six horse powered steam locomotive built in 1911, transported logs out of remote locations. A 1918 one-ton Maxwell truck with wooden wheels spent years hauling telephone poles and pilings throughout the Cowichan Valley. In its day the biggest logging truck on Vancouver Island was a 1919 five-ton "Republic" truck with solid back tires and pneumatic front tires for logging in the Sooke area. All these and many other historical marvels of transportation history are also on display at the BC Forest Discovery Centre.

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COWICHAN VALLEY MUSEUM - Cowichan

The Museum is situated in Duncan's "Heritage Designated" 1912 Railway Station along the E&N Railway in the centre of Duncan. Exhibits illustrate the vibrant history of pioneer life in the Cowichan Valley, including the Alderlea General Store, early medical equipment used in the King's Daughters' Hospital and a gallery depicting early life in the Valley. Exhibits change throughout the year in our Priscilla Lowe Gallery. Staff and volunteers offer a warm welcome to visitors from around the world. Exhibit information available in Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Japanese and Spanish.

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COWICHAN VALLEY TRAIL - Cowichan

The Cowichan Valley offers a wide selection of cycling trails and experiences, to appeal to the novice all the way to the expert mountain biker. Make sure to consult your cycling maps to identify which trails are best suited for your level and riding experience.

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NORTH COWICHAN HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails and Forest Reserve maps available through the District of North Cowichan

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OCEAN ECOVENTURES - Cowichan

Based out of historical Cowichan Bay, Ocean Ecoventures is an owner-operated business that strives to provide ecological education and cultural awareness. Our Coast Guard certified captain possesses over 12 years of marine experience and is highly qualified to lead you through the dazzling array of coastal islands. As you experience the splendor of Vancouver Island, you will learn about local sea life, ecological preservation, and current issues relevant to this spectacular region of British Columbia.

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RAINFOREST EXPEDITIONS – Cowichan

Promoting the Experience - Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the number of moments that take your breath away! Eco-Tours, Carmannah rainforest tours, hiking, cycling, kayaking, river tubing and back country camping. Cowichan Lake District.

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CIRCLE M TRAIL RIDES – Cowichan

CIRCLE M is not a pony ride in the park. Sometimes we'll ride along an overgrown logging road or abandoned rail bed, but we’re just as likely to take off and follow a deer trail through the forest. It depends on the weather or just how we're feeling. Don’t worry, we always make it back and we're working on being able to claim that we always make it back on time.

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QUW'UTSUN' CULTURAL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE – Cowichan  

The Centre offers all guests an authentic First Nations Experience - Interpretive Tours, Traditional Art Work and Native Food. The Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre is located in the Cowichan Valley, 45 minutes from both Nanaimo and Victoria in the southeast corner of Vancouver Island. See and learn traditions still practiced today.

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DUNCAN MEADOWS GOLF CLUB – Cowichan

The Duncan Meadows Golf & Country Club is situated on Highway 18 in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. This Championship 18-hole par 72 facility will be enjoyable for golfers of all levels. The course is an exceptionally strong mix of parkland and links style holes exquisitely sculpted from the gently rolling and verdant landscape. Meandering creeks crossed with small rock bridges recall the roots of the game in Scotland while the perfect manicure of the bentgrass greens is consistent with today's best conditioned facilities. Rolling waves of wild grasses border many holes while yet others are carved from wooded maple and fir.

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MARCH MEADOWS GOLF COURSE – Cowichan

At March Meadows you can relax, take in the picturesque mountain views and enjoy the game on our scenic tree-lined course. The restaurant and bar is complete with a deck overlooking the first tee and fairway. We are happy to share the natural beauty of our area. At Honeymoon Bay in the Cowichan Lake District.

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