Easy
20
hikers
Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail
01:03
4.16km
10m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Waypoints
A
Start point
Parking
1
1.53 km
Lookout Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
You can climb a small wooden lookout tower which stands at the corner of the trail as a lookout point out over the estuary.
Tip by
2
1.56 km
Cowichan Bay Estuary Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The trail follows a dike along the river with lookout points to Cowichan Bay. This is a popular birdwatching spot, and you can sometimes see other wildlife, including otters, in the estuary.
Tip by
B
4.16 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.95 km
973 m
111 m
110 m
Surfaces
2.95 km
677 m
407 m
110 m
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