Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay & Youbou
One of Canada's most pristine freshwater lakes, 75 km northwest of Victoria. Three connected communities, each with its own character: Lake Cowichan town for amenities, Honeymoon Bay for lakefront cottages and quiet community life, Youbou for waterfront estates on the north shore. Endless recreation — the Trans-Canada Trail starts here.
Highlights
- ·Cowichan Lake — one of the largest freshwater lakes on Vancouver Island
- ·Trans-Canada Trail starts in Lake Cowichan — world-class hiking
- ·Laketown Ranch: home to Sunfest Country Music and Bluegrass Festival
- ·Gordon Bay Provincial Park, Robertson River Falls, Cowichan River Provincial Park
Buyer Profile
Vacation/recreational buyers, remote workers, families seeking affordable lakefront, retirees from the lower mainland
Local Insider
Arbutus Park in Youbou — large sandy beach, diving dock, lifeguards in summer. This is what childhood summers are supposed to look like.
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