The pretty seashore community of Maple Bay, situated in a slender inlet and surrounded by smooth, pebbled beaches, possesses a very good natural harbor that hosts marine activity all through the year. Situated on Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Region, Maple Bay is positioned across from the major Gulf Island, Salt Spring.
Arts & Culture
Do not pass up the Maple Bay Marina, in Bird’s Eye Cove at the far southerly end of Maple Bay, which includes a chandlery, pub & restaurant.
Day trips in the location might contain a visit to the close by town of Genoa Bay, an assortment of waterside residences along with a full-service marina, art galleries as well as an excellent restaurant. You can also journey ten minutes from Maple Bay to Duncan, the City of Totems, and home of the Quw’utsun’ Cultural & Conference Centre. Close by Crofton supplies ferry service to Vesuvius Bay on Saltspring Island where art galleries and craft studios are abundant.
The Cowichan Valley is a stunning area.
Outdoor Adventure
Snorkeling, cycling, boating, kayaking, swimming and sportfishing – there are an abundance of ocean pursuits to enjoy here…The beach in Maple Bay is a great spot to go swimming and beachcomb. You may furthermore dive in the safeguarded narrow inlet–the late Jacques Costeau regarded it as one of his favourite diving locations. To fish for salmon, set out towards the Sansum Narrows just south of Maple Bay. Wonderful fishing places are Arbutus Point and Octupus Point.
Quamichan Lake, three kilometers west of Maple Bay, also provides year-round fishing. Entry to the well-known lake is from Maple Bay Road
For panoramic landscapes, hike the trails in Maple Mountain Centennial Park. The recreation area provides a broad spectrum of trails that range from 70 to 140 minutes in duration. For more trekking, check out the 536-metre high Mount Tzouhalem (south of Maple Bay toward Genoa Bay) and take pleasure in wildflowers and wonderful views.
Getting to Maple Bay
Maple Bay is located in the Cowichan Valley, only a 10-minute drive from Duncan.
• By Vehicle: Take the Island Highway and watch for the signs!
• By Boat: The Maple Bay Marina, located off Samsun Narrows, offers protected moorage.
