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Dermod & Dudley's Irish Pub & Grill, Lake Cowichan, British Columbia
It was pouring rain last Saturday noon when the Cowichan Valley Photos duo pulled into the parking lot of Dermod & Dudley’s Irish Pub & Grill in Lake Cowichan. A wonderful sight, that pub, for two bedraggled and hungry sight-seers. Our pretty, friendly waitress seated us by the window from where — even on such a dreary day – the view of Cowichan Lake and surrounding hills was spectacular. We both opted for the special, a halibut burger, Kevin choosing regular fries (rather than either soup or a salad)
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Camping at Gordon Bay Provincial Park, Cowichan Lake
Well, in a manner of speaking, Cowichan Valley Photos went camping. After more than 20 years of sleeping in the great outdoors in a teeny backpacking tent, the family (Cherie, Kevin and Lana, the elderly sheltie) yielded to comfort’s siren call and bought a 24ft Flagstaff 5th wheel in August. WOW! Given that a 24ft 5th wheel is somewhat bigger to tow than said backpacking tent, we also bought a beefed up Ford 150 pickup – in flame blue, yet. So, yesterday, on a whim, off we went to nearby Gordon Bay
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Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market, Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island
We finally had an opportunity to visit the Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market in conjunction with the Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival. While the weather wasn’t perfect, a trip to Cowichan Lake is always an adventure and we discovered the funkiest outdoor market in the Cowichan Valley. The stalls are made from “found” objects and recycled wood giving the market a somewhat “Frontier Town” sort of feel. From the SS Minnow serving up fresh prawns to local Cowichan Lake organic produce and locally made craft items this market was really fun.
The Honeymoon Bay Outdoor
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Gordon Bay Provincial Park, Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island
Gordon Bay Provincial Park located on Cowichan Lake is likely one of the most family oriented parks on Vancouver Island in the provincial park system.
The park has a beautiful beach and the water of Cowichan lake is surprisingly warm; the Cowichan Valley has the highest average annual temperature in Canada. Cowichan Lake is known as well for its excellent fishing with rainbow, cutthroat and Dolly Varden trout in abundance. Recreational activities also include hiking, boating, swimming and windsurfing.
Gordon Bay Provincial Park has a spacious camping area with 126 campsites plus an area for
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Aerial Photographs of Cowichan Lake, British Columbia
Cowichan Lake sits in the upper reaches of the Cowichan Valley surrounded by lofty peaks. From the air the vast expanse of the valley is quite noticeable. The lake itself is one of the largest on Vancouver Island and dotted with small communities such as Lake Cowichan, Honeymoon Bay and Youbou. A very popular recreational area, Cowichan Lake supports boating, camping, hiking and golf.
Gordon Bay, Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island Aerial Photographs
North Arm of Cowichan Lake, Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island Aerial Photographs
Water Skiing on Cowichan Lake, Vancouver Island Aerial Photographs
The town of
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Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival, Cowichan Valley, British Columbia
On September 5, 2009 Cowichan Valley Photos is going to the Honeymoon Bay Outdoor Market on British Columbia’s spectacular Cowichan Lake to take in the annual Blackberry Festival. Vendors at the Honeymoon Bay Blackberry Festival sell blackberry products of all kinds: jelly, jam, vinegar to name a few and pies, pies, pies. We’re going early so we you can buy one of the 200 blackberry pies sold to raise money for the various Honeymoon Bay Community Society events: Bay Days, the Christmas “Pot Lick” Dinner and the Blackberry Festival.
Aerial Photo of Honeymoon Bay on Cowichan Lake, British Columbia, Canada.
James Barber – Photo circa 2000
Every Saturday from May – Thanksgiving 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM and on Sundays during long weekends in historic Honeymoon Bay on Vancouver Island’s popular Cowichan Lake, Honeymoon Bay hosts an outdoor market featuring local fruit and vegetables, nursery stock, baking and preserves, prawns in season, a variety of arts and crafts, music and much more. Located on Southshore Rd in downtown Honeymoon Bay.
We at Cowichan Valley Photos spend many a Saturday visiting the farmers’ markets in the Cowichan Region enjoying the rural flavour and
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