Lake Cowichan

Lake Cowichan is a town in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is located in the South Okangan of British Columbia and is in the Okanagan-Similkameen regional district. The population of Lake Cowichan was 3,325 as reported by the 2021 Canadian census. The mayor of Lake Cowichan is Tim McGonigle. Lake Cowichan is known for its important forestry and logging history. The Cowichan River runs through the centre of town and is a popular destination for tourists to fish, swim, kayak, and go tubing. The area was first settled in 1886 by Joseph Despard Pemberton, a surveyor working for the Hudson's Bay Company. It then became a village on August 19th, 1944. References Other websites Official website