Company Description

North Cowichan is a diverse Municipality which includes a number of distinct communities (South End, Crofton, Chemainus, and Maple Bay). Located between Victoria and Nanaimo in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, the Municipality offers a serene, easy-going lifestyle among forest lands, mountains, lakes, rivers, and ocean inlets. North Cowichan offers an enticing variety of recreational pursuits.

While the forest industry has been a backbone of the local economy, the 5,000 hectare municipal forest reserve also provides great hiking, mountain biking, hang gliding, and nature viewing opportunities. Scuba diving, sailing and fishing are also possible in the waters of Genoa Bay, Maple Bay, Sansum Narrows, and Stuart Channel. Lush, fertile farm and forest lands weave into the fabric of North Cowichan's rich, rural atmosphere. The famous Chemainus Murals have inspired many communities in Canada to explore their roots. Bursting with charm and charisma, Chemainus draws over 500,000 visitors annually from all over the world.

Products & Services

Hang gliding ,   Bylaw Directory ,   Special Events Planning ,   Municipal Forest Reserve ,   Municipal projects ,   Climate & Biodiversity ,   Animal Responsibility ,   emergency services ,   Parks & Public Spaces ,   Building Industry Newsletter ,   Chemainus ,   Community Planning ,   Wildfire Protection ,   Police & Crime Prevention ,   Libraries ,   Step Code Program ,   Municipal Hall ,   Chemainus Murals ,   Business Licensing ,   Business & Development ,   Recreation Programs ,   Fields & Parks ,   Fuller Lake 3-on-3 Hockey League ,   Sailing ,   About North Cowichan ,   Crofton ,   Recycling ,   Sports Wall of Fame ,   Building Inspections ,   Census Information ,   Utilities ,   Water & Wastewater ,   economic development ,   Community Initiatives ,   Facilities ,   Curbside Collection ,   Osborne Bay Water Reservoir ,   Mountain biking ,   Sports Fields ,   Quamichan Lake Health ,   Agendas, Minutes & Video ,   Active Transportation ,   Official Community Plan ,   South End ,   Public Transit ,   File Review Letter ,   Organics & Yard Waste ,   Schools ,   Fishing ,   Environmental Education Program ,   Recreation & Parks ,   Working Near Water ,   Development Planning ,   Bylaw Services ,   Board of Variance ,   Native & Invasive Species ,   Building Services ,   news ,   Garbage ,   Current Council ,   Forestry ,   Cemeteries ,   New Website ,   Our Communities ,   Programs & Schedules ,   Memberships & Admissions ,   Maple Bay ,   Boards & Committees ,   Curbside Automation ,   Scuba Diving ,   Public Safety ,   Council Policies ,   Building Permits FAQ ,   Fire Services ,   Building Permit Database ,   Maps ,   Development Permit Guidelines ,   Public Hearings ,   Snow & Winter Safety ,   Trails ,   Hiking ,   Firewood Permits ,   Tickets & Notices ,   affordable housing ,   Joint Utility Board Sewage Treatment Plant Outfall Relocation Project ,   Zoning Bylaw & Maps ,   Events & Meetings ,   Forest industry ,   Subdivisions ,   Harbours & Wharves ,   Master Transportation Plan ,   Nature viewing ,   Mayor & Council ,   Recreational pursuits ,   Dog Licences ,   Pest Management ,   Bid Opportunities