Chemainus Travel & Tourism, Accommodations, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants & Information

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	Chemainus Travel & Tourism Accommodations, Activities, Attractions, Restaurants & Information Chemainus is just 77km or 46 miles (1 hour) north of Victoria BC and 34 km or 21 miles south of Nanaimo. Travel through the lush countryside of the Cowichan Valley to the seaside jewel of Chemainus. You can get to Chemainus by Bus (Coach) from Victoria and Nanaimo and from the BC Ferry Terminals in Nanaimo and Swartz Bay, just north of Sidney BC. Island Coach Lines Information & reservations: Chemainus (250) 746-4841 Victoria (250) 385-4411. For a great Day trip from the Cowichan Region, BC Ferries also offers you the chance to tour some of the Gulf Islands, with services from Chemainus to Thetis Island, and from Crofton to Salt Spring Island. British Columbia Ferries Anywhere in BC call: 1-888-BCFERRY Victoria and outside of BC (250) 386-3431
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Air Travel to Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley
The Cassidy Airport is about a 10 minute drive north of Ladysmith. There are several daily 15 minute flights from the Vancouver Airport to Cassidy. Victoria International is the closest International Airport and is approximately a 60 minute drive from Chemainus.

Two smaller airlines offer services right to the Cowichan Region; Hanna's Air Saltspring contact number 1-800-665-2359 and Harbour Air contact number 1-800-663-4267.

Canadian Regional / Pacific Coastal
Phone 250-245-5121(local)
1-800-663-3721(BC)
1-800-776-3000(US)

Central Mountain Air / AirBC
Phone 250-245-7123(local)
1-800-665-1177(Canada) or 1-800-426-7000(US).

Rail Travel to Chemainus and the Cowichan Valley
VIA Rail travels between Victoria and Courtenay. Stops in the Cowichan area include Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Cowichan Station, Chemainus, The BC Forest Discovery Centre, Duncan and Ladysmith Please check with VIA rail to ensure that this service is still running.

VIA Rail - 1-888-VIA-RAIL

In Chemainus you can casually stroll through the world-famous outdoor gallery of murals and sculptures revealing the history of the area. Art, crafts and antique await your discovery. Ample places to dine are available throughout Chemainus. In Chemainus, experience live theatre, explore local beaches, hike wilderness trails, play golf, boat, fish, take a buggy ride and stay in great accommodations.

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Chemainus & the Cowichan Valley Temperature

Temperature: The Cowichan area is located in Canada's only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, resulting in the warmest mean year round temperature anywhere in Canada.

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ACCOMMODATIONS
There is a variety of good accommodations in Chemainus and throughout the surrounding Cowichan Valley including hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, camping and more.