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Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre Facilities & Services

Last updated on July 19, 2016

The Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre has long been an amenable location for meetings, training and retreats. The historic cookhouse and accompanying cabins beside Cowichan Lake provide a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere for gatherings of up to 60 people.

Conference Facilities

The conference centre is comprised of two fully-equipped meeting rooms:

  1. Large 24' x 49' room
  2. Smaller 15' x 31' room
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A complete list of meeting furniture and equipment available:

Popular Meeting Room Configurations

Team Layout

Round Table Layout

Audience Style Layout
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If you require a slightly different setup, please contact the administration office.

Accommodations

The station's waterfront cabins and bunkhouse can accommodate groups of up to 60 adults. More details about your stay:

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Food Services

Food services are available at the Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre. The logging camp style cookhouse, designated as a heritage building with the former B.C. Forest Service, can accommodate up to 60 guests (10 tables, six guests per table). The cookhouse's outdoor area is perfect in the summer for barbecues.

An excellent chef offers three full meals a day. A versatile menu specializing in traditional home-style and camp-fare type foods is offered. Meals are served buffet-style and special diets are accommodated.

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For more information on food services, please contact the administration office.

Request the use of the Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre for your function by filling out a registration form:

Return the booking sheet to:

Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations
Cowichan Lake Research Station
PO BOX 335
Mesachie Lake, B.C.
V0R 2N0

Please inquire for all costs. Partial day rates are available.

The Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre is located at:

7060 Forestry Road
Mesachie Lake, B.C.

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