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  Catalyst, the biggest employer in the Cowichan, offers tours of their state of the art pulp and paper mill in Crofton from June through August.
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EXPLORE: SAILING

Whether you prefer the ocean or a lake, the Cowichan Region is a boater ’s paradise. There are so many choices from kayaking along the rocky shores of a bay or channel to sailing the briny ocean, our waterways are both beautiful and accessible. Full service marinas are safe and conveniently located close to restaurants, pubs and shopping. The sheltered waters of our bays and inlets provide perfect conditions for boating and sailing.

Blue Horizons Charters
Experience the beauty of Vancouver Island aboard "Misty Blue" a 26' Campion Toba. Watch the wonders of whales breaching and eagles soaring. Fish, crab or prawn the world famous waters of Vancouver Island. Cruise to the Chemainus and visit the world famous murals or take a Pub Cruise to Saltsping Island.
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Fury IV Charters
Spend some relaxing time sailing the Gulf Islands and experiencing the West Coast in a truly unique way. This is an adventure you will never forget. The Fury IV offers all the comforts of a spacious West Coast ketch. Come aboard and take a look at her classic design, handcrafted details and modern features.
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Island Houseboats
Cruise the approximately 150 KM of shoreline on crystal clear water. See the bald eagles fly and deer roam this magnificent area embraced by surrounding mountains covered with lush dense green forest. Experience "the natural beauty of it all". Island Houseboat Inc. is your winning combination of water activities, fly and sportsfishing. We are located at the new Cowichan Lake Marina in the village of Lake Cowichan. This will be your "Vacation of a Lifetime" with family and friends 1-877-750-5678 info@islandhouseboats.com
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Marinas
There are full service marinas in all of the major waterways in the Cowichan. You can find many more boating, sailing and fishing charters through these marinas
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Ocean Charters - Excalibur Charters
Cruising adventures through the beautiful Gulf Islands archipelago. Feel the history of the Southern Vancouver Island coast where the paddles of the proud Cowichan Tribes took these earliest peoples from village to village; where the oars of the European settlers propelled them to remote homesteads; where commercial fishermen wet their lines and rumrunners plied their trade - Duncan area.
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Tom's Cruise
Experience a 2 hr sailing cruise with Captain Tom aboard the 39' catamaran "Alfresco" departing from the Genoa Bay Marina. Custom cruises or arranged full day trips also available.
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   TO DO IN JULY
   > Khowutzun Pow Wow
   > Cowichan Bay Artwalk
   > Duncan Summer Festival
   > Farmer's Market
   > Market in the Square
   > Go To Events Calendar

 
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