Cowichan Valley Regional District
Cowichan Valley Regional District, Regional district in Vancouver Island, Canada.
Description
The Cowichan Valley Regional District is an administrative area on Vancouver Island's eastern shore between Stuart Channel and Saanich Inlet. It includes several towns, rural areas, and coastal zones with access to islands and marine waters.
History
The district was created to organize services and planning across multiple communities including Duncan, Ladysmith, and Lake Cowichan. This coordination helped align development between urban and rural areas.
Culture
Within the district, Duncan features over 80 totem poles representing First Nations heritage, while local communities maintain strong agricultural and maritime traditions.
Practical
Attractions and services are spread across multiple locations throughout the area, so planning ahead helps. Access to islands and coastal areas may require ferries or private boats for some destinations.
Did you know?
The area includes several Gulf Islands such as Thetis, Penelakut, and Valdes, each with distinct character and environments. These island communities often escape notice but offer experiences quite different from the mainland.
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Butchart Gardens
62.5 km
Hatley Park National Historic Site
70.5 km
West Coast Trail
49.3 km
Westhills Stadium
67 km
Kinsol Trestle
42.5 km
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
40.7 km
Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
63 km
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
68.3 km
Carmanah Walbran Provincial Park
37.8 km
Goldstream Provincial Park
63.8 km
Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site
71.7 km
Saanich Inlet
58.7 km
BC Forest Discovery Centre
37 km
The Q Centre
70.4 km
Juan de Fuca Provincial Park
37.6 km
Point Ellice Bridge Disaster
76 km
Craigflower Manor and Schoolhouse
72.2 km
Sombrio Beach
37.7 km
Alberni Inlet
51.9 km
British Columbia Aviation Museum
62.4 km
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
63.7 km
Lubbe Powerhouse
62.1 km
Petroglyph Provincial Park
40.3 km
Carmanah Point Light Station
46.3 km
Mount Maxwell Provincial Park
51.5 km
Bay Street Armoury
76.8 km
Montague Harbour Marine Provincial Park
60.3 km
John Dean Provincial Park
61.6 km
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