A cabin adventure on the water!
Cruise along the 30kms of Lake Cowichan. Every location is your location of choice including staying at the dock if you choose, fish, paddle board, swim, right from the deck of your ever changing waterfront paradise. Beach your vessel @ night for nightly sunsets. Surrounded by pristine mountains Cowichan Lake is a jewel of Vancouver Island. A truly unique experience.Don't be intimidated, an orientation is provided prior to departure. You've got this!
Pick a new view of pristine Lake Cowichan and its breath taking beauty everyday as you float along in your fully equipped cabin on the water.
If you decide to stay at the marine you will have full shore power for lights, fridge, freezer and hot water.
Once you are underway these amenities switch to propane and continue to provide you with the comforts of home.
What ever floats your cabin's lower level has a full kitchen, indoor bathroom and outdoor shower. There is a queen pull out couch and the kitchen table folds down to sleep 2 smaller people.
Barbecue the fresh fish catch of the day on the cabins front porch.
2 paddle boards are provided.
After swimming in the turquoise waters of Cowichan Lake, sun yourself on the upper deck or sit and read a book under the shade arbour.
Beaching the cabin at night allows for a campfire while the sun sets in hews of red, orange and yellow.
A portable gas fire pit is provided.
This is your private cabin. Once you leave the marina you are alone to create a holiday adventure. The lake is your daily oyster and the beach is your evening perch. **Boats must be beached 2 hours prior to sunset. A the beach enjoy an evening swim, paddle board (2 paddle boards provided) or have a campfire with a portable propane fire pit that is also provided.
Mandatory prescheduled orientation at the marina prior to departure.
Mandatory prescheduled return time to the marina.
*advanced bookings give you the most flexibility with departure and arrival times. Orientation times and return times may be limited when booking date is close to departure date. Scheduling is important for traffic safety in the marina as well as septic emptying, refueling and off loading at the end of your trip.
Help line for emergencies.
If you're thinking of using the cabin as an accommodation and not leaving the dock you may want to explore some of the local vibe.
The village of Lake Cowichan, is a hidden gem. Located on the east end of Lake Cowichan just west of Duncan. A quaint coffee shop, waterfront dinning at Jakes on the lake, J and V's burger, fishing, parks, beaches, swimming and hiking are just a few reasons to spend some time here. Half moon bay Saturday market, local artisans, pastries, produce and more. Visit Kaatza Station Museum for a little history tour.
You may choose to stay docked in the marina during your adventure and swim from the boat, Sun yourself and read a book on the upper deck, B.B.Q and or prepare meals on board or take day drips from this locations.
If you will be spending your days on the water or pulled up on one of the many beaches along the shores of Cowichan Lake then you will need all your food and water provisions to be on board.
On a 7 day journey you will need to come back to the marina to empty the septic and refill fuel on average during day 4.
Payed and camera surveillance parking in the Marina parking lot.
Free parking on the road by the marina.
****Please note you must bring your own towels, and bedding. There are a blankets on board.
Dishes, glasses, cooking utensils, a french press and coffee pot for coffee or tea are all provided.
There is also a B.B.Q on the front deck.
It may be convenient to bring a power bank or solar charger for your phone otherwise a generator is onboard for power when needed.
*All reservations must go through a pre approval process.
* Please place your request and a link for waivers, scheduled departure and
return times will be sent and must be signed and completed before your
reservation is confirmed.
*Your reservation is held for a period of time (approximately 24 hours) while
all authorizations are completed. If these are not completed within the
designated time the reservation will be terminated.
At least one party member must be 23 years of age or older and have a valid drivers licence. One member must have a valid boating licence or a temporary pleasure craft licence can be provided for $35. A prescheduled orientation at the marina prior to departing will be organized after booking is complete.
*departure and arrival times may be limited when your booking is close to your departure date so booking early gives you the most flexibility.
Check in and check out times.
All departure and returns are based on scheduling and availability.
Departures as early as 8am
Returns are based on scheduled availability.
2 paddle boards are provided.
A fire pit is also provided however there may be a complete fire ban which would include the use of the propane pit. This of course be subject to change.
Rental add ons....
Make your holiday even better.
Dingy and kayaks $35/day
2 Paddle boards are included.
"EBO" early boarding options ( the evening before at 6pm ) from 1/2 nightly rate. Subject to availability.
Fishing rig and tackle box $30/day
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO A MANDATORY ORIENTATION AND THE NEED FOR THE SCHEDULING OF BOTH DEPARTURE AND ARRIVAL TIMES WITH THE MARINA STAFF
*ALL DEPARTURE AND ARRIVALS MUST BE BOOKED ON ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DAYS
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SUNDAY, MONDAY
*EXCLUDING LONG WEEKENDS WHEN MONDAYS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE
THIS MEANS YOU CAN SCHEDULE YOUR TRIP OUTGOING AND/OR INCOMING ON ONLY THESE 4 DAYS OF THE WEEK.
*PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO INQUIRE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AT ALL
Follow all boating rules given during orientation.
*boat must be beached 3 hours before sunset
Fires only on the beach in a contained propane fire ring.
Dry pets before they come inside.
Smoke only outside and towards the upper front deck of the boat. There is
propane and gasoline onboard. (DISPOSE OF YOUR BUTTS RESPONSIBLY)
Keep evening noise down to a minimum.
