Camp Location

Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island, BC
Cowichan Lake Education Centre nestles among 42 acres of Douglas Fir forest with 600 feet of secluded shoreline on one of Vancouver Island’s largest lakes. Golden sand beach, crystal clear water, canoes available, easy hiking trails accessible. The centre is located at the West Coast gateway to the Carmanah-Walbran Provincial Park, (about 60 miles north of Victoria, BC and 60miles south of Nanaimo, BC.)

Cowichan Lake Education Centre is located on Vancouver Island just off Highway 18 which cuts across the Trans Canada Highway slightly north of Duncan, BC, an hour north of Victoria by car.

Traveling by Car:
If you are traveling by car, and do not live on Vancouver Island, there are three ferry options you can use. Check departure times and locations at the following sites:

From BC Mainland to Vancouver Island

From the Olympic Peninsula, Washington (Port Angeles to downtown Victoria )

From Anacortes, Washington to Sydney, BC (40 min south of Victoria)

Arriving by Plane or Train:
If you arrive by plane or train, you can take the Pacific Coach Lines bus from the airport or train station to downtown Victoria. You will need to arrange for transportation from Victoria to Lake Cowichan. Ride contact information will be provided upon receipt of your registration.

BUS and Ferries connection