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Cowichan Valley F

Lake Cowichan – Fairy Lake loop from Lake Cowichan

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Canada

British Columbia

Cowichan Valley F

Lake Cowichan – Fairy Lake loop from Lake Cowichan

Hard

5.0

(4)

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Lake Cowichan – Fairy Lake loop from Lake Cowichan

06:53

109km

1,110m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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104 m

Lake Cowichan

Highlight • Lake

Nice little town - you can cycle the whole way around on gravel logging roads.

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1.68 km

Lakeview Park Beach and Floating Walkway

Highlight • Beach

Lakeview Park is just outside of Lake Cowichan and is the closest lakefront swimming spot. The surprisingly often lonely floating walkway is beautiful to commit.

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24.0 km

Hidden River Pool

Highlight • River

Place to take a dip and fill up water if you need. Right after the bridge heading towards port renfrew there’s a little path from the pullout. Enjoy

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50.0 km

Renfrew Creek

Lake

55.3 km

Fairy Lake

Highlight • Lake

Fairy Lake, just off Pacific Marine Road, sits tucked into dense Vancouver Island rainforest along the San Juan River and has a small, unique attraction. There is a famous tiny …

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55.7 km

Fairy Lake Recreation Site

Highlight • Lake

Fairy Lake Recreation Site has 36 campsites for both tents and small RVs, with premium waterfront spots. Facilities include pit toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site. The …

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56.0 km

Fairy Creek

Lake

109 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

106 km

2.79 km

559 m

406 m

Surfaces

99.4 km

6.20 km

3.59 km

102 m

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Lake Cowichan – Fairy Lake loop from Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan

Lakeview Park Beach and Floating Walkway

Hidden River Pool

Fairy Lake

Fairy Lake Recreation Site

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