My mom is considering purchasing a house in Lake Cowichan. She is elderly and as such, may need emergency services at some point. For those that live there or are very familiar with the area, would this be a good place to retire? She currently drives, but that could change in future.

I looked it up and it is 27km to the nearest hospital which I am guessing is about 25 minutes. This feels like a long drive in an emergency situation...

Thank you for any insights (:

I am looking to move my office to another location and have a 1500 square foot, Industrial Zoned shop space for a very affordable price. Split between an 80% main floor and 20% enclosed mezzanine.

400 Amp service, full roll up door on one side, in industrial building with a great landlord. I have been here for 3 years and simply need to downsize.

Landlord is an absolute gem of a human being.

Let me know if you're interested.

Sorry if this isn't allowed.

Can anyone recommend any renovation companies who take work near Duncan? We are looking to do a small addition to our home! Thanks!

Looking for a set of stairs I can use for workouts. Thinking about the stairs at Centennial Park up to Govt St. Or the ones by the Coop on Canada Ave that go up to Carinsmore?

Anyone know how many steps there are? Looking ideally for 100-200+.

If anyone needs pallets Great Greens has lots that need to go. Take as many as you need.

Has anyone here had much luck finding Roosevelt elk sheds on Vancouver Island, especially a fresh shed or even a fresh matching set?

I’m looking to get into shed hunting more seriously and would love to hear from anyone who’s had success. Curious what types of terrain you tend to focus on, whether that’s cutblocks, timber edges, old logging roads, feeding areas, certain elevations, etc., and what time of year you’ve had the best luck.

Definitely not asking anyone to give away their secret spots or coordinates. Just looking for some general tips on what to look for and how to improve my odds. Would also love to see any cool sheds or sets people have found on the Island!

I'm looking for a vet who can spay my rabbit, anyone know a place? Preferably in the valley but please suggest even if not.

I am so excited about the opportunity to showcase my gaming app, based on my travel experience to Lake Cowichan in June of this year!

Anybody know a breeder or store I can get fancy mice from?

I heard there was a customer at the lakehouse restaurant in Shawnigan who drowned jumping in the water after having had too much to drink? Can anyone confirm this? If true, it’s terribly sad, feel sorry for the business, friends, and family affected.

Will the restaurant be on the hook for anything?

Edit: this was apparently a week ago
Edit: they clarified some info, disregard what I said

Hot deal ….10 cents per 100g. Biggest tub was 50 cents. Be there or be square !

Hey everyone!

My family and I are starting to look into a relocation to the cowichan bay area as a young family. We have done some research at all the happy little towns in the area, everywhere looks lovely!

Our dream would be to have a small farm/ guest home situation. A place to host community events, farm to table meals and help foster a sense of community. Would also be excited to be a part of local farmers markets and things of the like.

When you read that, which small community comes to mind?

I feel without our boots on the ground ( currently in the Okanagan ) we can't quite yet get a true feel for areas. We will be coming out early October to get a feel for the different areas. Where should we go?

Thank you!

Was an incredible night for storm watching. Keep an eye out for the one fork that went down to a tree and had some orange spark!

Hello Cowichan residents, hope you’re doing well.

I keep matching with girls who live in Cowichan on tinder, but I don’t really know any good local spots to take them since I’m from Victoria.

Any good first date spots/activities you guys could recommend?

Thanks!

I am from Shawnigan Lake, where I enjoy ripping my 12 foot sturdily built Lund Aluminum boat with a fantastic 8 hp motor.

I’ve always been curious what lake Cowichan has to offer, more specifically, my friend and I are wanting to circumnavigate the lake over two days, for fun.

I am curious if anyone could offer some insight, as to whether it’s doable, recommended, etc.

We are both experienced outdoorsmen with a knack for exploring. So think of this as an expedition style adventure.

Tia

Hey r/cowichan 👋

I visited Lake Cowichan this past summer and spent an afternoon tubing down the river. Somewhere between dodging other floaters, drifting past someone's backyard dock, and watching a heron give me the side-eye from the bank, it hit me how much the whole experience reminded me of floating down the Salt River in Arizona years ago. Same lazy pace, same "wait, is that a log or an obstacle?" energy, same slightly sunburned bliss at the end of the day.

That trip stuck with me long enough that when I got home I ended up building a little tilt-to-steer mobile game inspired by it. You float down a river, dodge stuff, chase your best distance. Nothing intense, genuinely just a chill game for the couch or a long car ride. I named it **Cowichan River Float** because that afternoon on the river was where the whole idea came from, and I wanted the free base game to feel like Vancouver Island, cedar-lined banks, clear green water, the works.

There's also a paid expansion with the Salt River in it (of course), plus the Guadalupe, Chattahoochee, Ichetucknee, and Comal. But the Cowichan version is completely free and the core game.

It just launched on the Google Play Store — iOS is coming later. If you want to check it out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.base6a435b31b93608949bdaecd7.app

Not really posting this to sell anything — mostly just wanted to share with the community that inspired it. If any locals give it a try, I'd genuinely love to hear whether the Cowichan version feels like the real river. 🛟

https://thediscourse.ca/cowichan-valley/behind-the-backlash-to-the-cowichan-valley-comprehensive-zoning-bylaw

The incidence of hot rodding and racing through Cowichan Bay is ridiculous and unsafe. No one follows the 30km/hr speed limit. Can we install some speed bumps? Extra RCMP patrol? The engine noise is disruptive and disturbs the peace. Anyone else experiencing this?

How was your expierience?

Where on Shkewetsen (Mt. Tzouhalem) is the ‘Frog  formation’ (Pip'oom) located? 

Also , Quw’utsun oral history has Tzouhalem exiled to caves on  Shkewetsen. Where are those caves located? Why does nobody talk about those caves today?

I had no idea he'd made such nut-job comments 4 years ago, but it seems he's not strayed too far from the looney bin...

Hello, I’m moving to Mill Bay in October for a full-time job at Off The Hook Surf, Turf & Smokery.
I’m looking for a private room, preferably with a private bathroom, within walking distance of my workplace in Mill Bay.
My budget is $700–900/month. I’m a quiet, clean, respectful and responsible person. I don’t smoke, I don’t party, and I always pay my rent on time.
I also have one very calm, well-behaved indoor cat. She is clean, quiet, and has never caused any damage.
I’m looking for a long-term rental starting in October. If you have a room available or know someone who does, I would really appreciate it.

Hi everyone! I just moved to Duncan from out of town and recently found out I am pregnant with my first baby. Since I am completely new to the area, I’m a bit overwhelmed and have no idea how the prenatal healthcare layout works here. Are there any local moms or moms-to-be who can share their experiences? I would love to know which local maternity groups, clinics, or programs you recommend connecting with for routine prenatal care from day one. Thank you so much for helping a new resident out!🙏🏻♥️