Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre Tours & Recreation

Last updated on July 19, 2016

On scenic Cowichan Lake, a 90 minute drive north of Victoria, the Cowichan Lake Research Station Conference Centre provides groups with a unique opportunity to learn about forest biology and ecology in a rustic setting.

Tours

Walking and jogging trails wind through the site. Tours of the research station beside the conference centre can be arranged. Tours will bring visitors to the following areas around the research station:

There are three types of tours available, listed below.

 

Walking tour - Click to zoom Greenhouse - Click to zoom Nursery area - Click to zoom
Forest area - Click to zoom Seedling - Click to zoom Close-up of seedlings - Click to zoom

Recreation

Visitors can hike along forest trails and lakeside beaches. Activities to enjoy on the water include boating, swimming and fishing.

The cookhouse's outdoor area has a volleyball/badminton court that is perfect for team-building exercises and for promoting health and wellness.

View of the lake 1 - Click to zoom View of the lake 2 - Click to zoom View of the lake 3 - Click to zoom
Natural scenery 1 - Click to zoom Natural scenery 2 - Click to zoom Natural scenery 3 - Click to zoom

Nearby is the Town of Lake Cowichan, a major recreational hub in the Cowichan region and a terminus for the Trans Canada Trail.

Enjoy a game of golf on a scenic, tree-lined course. March Meadows in Honeymoon Bay has a practice range, a practice green and full dining facilities.

The Honeymoon Bay Ecological Reserve was established for the preservation of the rare pink fawn lily and other wildflowers.

Just a short drive away, the BC Forest Discovery Centre is home to several historical locomotives and a dozen heritage buildings.

Tree Seed

The B.C. Government protects, manages and conserves the province's forest genetic resources through excellence in cone and seed services, research and tree breeding.