The Town of Lake Cowichan is located 31 kilometres west of Duncan on Vancouver Island. This quaint Vancouver Island community is situated on Cowichan Lake with the Cowichan River flowing through the centre of town. The Town of Lake Cowichan is located on the shores of Cowichan Lake, one of the largest bodies of fresh water on Vancouver Island. Cowichan Lake is known by its native inhabitants as "Kaatza" or "Big Lake," as it is more than 30 kilometres long. Cowichan Lake has excellent fishing, water sports, boating, camping, house-boating, tubing and swimming opportunities, and is a popular Vancouver Island vacation destination. Encompassing the shores of Cowichan Lake is an expansive network of nature walks. Founded Aug 19, 1944, as the Village of Lake Cowichan with 660 residents, it is today a town of about 3,000 people, with another 3,500 people living in the surrounding region. The Cowichan Lake region includes the villages of Youbou, Caycuse, Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake, and The Town of Lake Cowichan. There are many types of real estate to choose from here, including residential lots, new homes, patio homes, vacation and recreational homes and properties. Real estate is extremely affordable in this area, with average homes prices around $250,000.
The Slopes at the Lake in the Town of Cowichan Lake on Vancouver Island offer sunny lots in a quiet neighbourhood, only one hour from Victoria and Nanaimo. All of these new residential lots for sale feature underground services and some offer mountain and valley views, while several back on to park space. A variety of large homes sites are available, suitable for many homes styles including main level ranchers and walk out basements. These beautiful, easy-to-build-on lots for sale are in an area of quality homes and this development includes park lands and playgrounds, and is only minutes from Lake Cowichan.