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British Columbia

Cowichan Valley F

Lake Cowichan – Giant Old Tree loop from Lake Cowichan

Bike touring routes & trails

British Columbia

Cowichan Valley F

Lake Cowichan – Giant Old Tree loop from Lake Cowichan

Hard

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Lake Cowichan – Giant Old Tree loop from Lake Cowichan

07:31

120km

1,140m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 34.3 km for 134 m

After 61.2 km for 311 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

104 m

Lake Cowichan

Highlight • Lake

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

Tip by

2

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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Tip by

3

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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4

34.4 km

Giant Old Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

50.1 km

Renfrew Creek

Lake

6

55.1 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 …

Tip by

55.3 km

Fairy Creek

Lake

8

61.4 km

San Juan River

Highlight • River

Shirley Delicious: a must stop for many goodies to shape a breakfast, a lunch or just a treat

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B

120 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

116 km

2.25 km

755 m

753 m

Surfaces

110 km

6.20 km

3.25 km

449 m

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Wednesday 2 September

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Comments

August 22, 2025,From Victoria to Victoria

A swim in the Cowichan is a must. The water is sublime.

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