Cowichan Bay
Theme: Black & White

    
Ian Faulks                                                                                  Ed Maxfield

Date: Sunday, January 06

Meet: Hecate Park Parking Lot - ample parking available

Time: 10am

Costs: None

Washrooms:  Sani-Can units at Hecate Park, inside washrooms at the Government Dock

Walking Conditions: mostly flat, all docks subject to slippery surfaces; ramps to water level docks may be steep and slippery, narrow roadways

Directions: driving time from Duncan approx 10 minutes; distance approx 10 km
1. travel south from Duncan on the Trans Canada Highway past the Farmers Market and turn left onto Cowichan Bay Rd.
2. go approx 1.5 km to stop sign and turn right on Cowichan Bay Rd

3. travel south approx. 3.5 km on Cowichan Bay Rd, look for Hecate Park and parking lot on the left side of the road.

Cautions: docks, ramps and other surfaces may be slippery, narrow roadway through town with occassional heavy traffic

Features: large bay, boat mooring, small shops, Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre

Photo Opportunities: always see varied types of boats, storefronts and displays, float homes, beach and bay scenery; usually see eagles, herons, gulls, and tiny brown birds; may see otters,seals, sea lions

Post Trip Review (coffee): TBA