Quamichan Lake is a lake in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located three kilometres to the northeast of the City of Duncan. [4] Quamichan Lake and its sister Somenos Lake were created 11,000 years ago by receding glaciers. Both lakes contribute to Cowichan River. Quamichan Lake. Click on the moose on the left for complete BC travel information. Location: Located 3.2 km (2 mi) east of Duncan via Trunk and Indian roads. Size. 314 ha (775.58 ac)
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While Quamichan Lake is considered an urban lake, lying as it does within Duncan's city limits, it rarely feels like it, parts of it are indeed quite wild and beautiful. One can easily spend and afternoon, or possibly an entire day, exploring this unique and picturesque lake. The Lake can be accessed through Art Mann Park which features a full boat launch, picnic area and a children's play. October 7, 2010 by Jill Thompson Somenos Lake and Quamichan Lake are sister lakes in the Cowichan Watershed. Both lakes were formed when glaciers receded 11,000 years ago; both are shallow (seven metres deep) and bowl-shaped; and both can be expected to fill in and disappear in the next few thousand years. Quamichan Lake, British Columbia Species BC Fish Species BC Mollusc Species BC Invertebrates BC Marine Mammals Locations *Fishing Spots* Boat Launches Camping Sites U-Catch Trout Parks Planner Forecast Links BC Ferries River Levels Sunrise/Sunset Tides Weather Webcam Links BC Ferries BC Highways Capilano River English Bay Quamichan Lake is a lake in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located three kilometres to the northeast of the City of Duncan. Maximum depth: 27 ft Elevation: 82 ft a.s.l. Coordinates: 48°47'59"N, 123°39'43"W Location British Columbia Contact Add Social media Local time: 1819, Wednesday Weather:
Early Morning on Quamichan Lake Photograph by Wayne Enslow
Quamichan Lake is located in the Comiaken and Quamichan Districts, north east of Duncan. According to the Akriggs, the lake derives its name from a hill located behind the Quamichan First Nation village that resembles a humpbacked person. 1 A note on the BC Geographical Names website states that Quamichan was an ogre who feasted on children. 1 Quamichan Lake is located in the Comiaken and Quamichan Districts, north east of Duncan. According to the Akriggs, the lake derives its name from a hill located behind the Quamichan First Nation village that resembles a humpbacked person. 1 A note on the BC Geographical Names website states that Quamichan was an ogre who feasted on children. 1 Quamichan Lake in North Cowichan, British Columbia will play host to the 2022 National Rowing Championships from November 10-13, 2022. This will be the first time that Quamichan has been the location of the National Rowing Championships. Quamichan Lake is a lake in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located three kilometres to the northeast of the City of Duncan.[4] For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Quamichan Lake .
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Art Mann Park is located on Quamichan Lake in the community of Duncan, BC, Canada on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The small lakeside park is a quick getaway on the shores of a community lake ideal for picnicking, birdwatching, and canoeing. The park includes a grassy lawn area, an adventure playground, a small strip of sand beach, washrooms and roof top boat launch. Quamichan Lake is a lake in the Cowichan Valley region of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, located three kilometres to the northeast of the City of Duncan. Quamichan Lake and its sister Somenos Lake were created 11,000 years ago by receding glaciers. Both lakes contribute to Cowichan River.
Quamichan Lakehouse Bed and Breakfast. 1 review. #13 of 14 special B&Bs in Vancouver Island. 1729 Westlock Rd, Duncan, British Columbia V9L 5N8 Canada. Write a review. North Cowichan is currently investing in water quality of Quamichan Lake by engaging a local biologist and researchers from the BC Institute of Technology to sample water in the Lake and develop recommendations for Council's consideration. The Municipality is committed to supporting the health of Quamichan Lake and the people using it.
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Improve your fishing with Fishbrain Pro. Fishing spots and baits to use at Quamichan Lake? View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Quamichan Lake, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Quamichan Lake east of Duncan in the Cowichan Valley has good trout fishing. You can launch a car-top boat at Art Mann Park on Quamichan Lake. To reach the park, follow Trunk Road east of downtown Duncan to Tzouhalem Road, then Maple Bay Road to Indian Road, which leads to the park.
