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SaveA picturesque artisan village nestled between the mountains and ocean directly on the coast in the municipality of North Cowichan. Enjoy the 40+ giant murals, the famous Chemainus Theatre, shop trendy boutiques and galleries, browse farmer’s markets and so much more. Several cafes, restaurants, bakeries, brewery and grocery store easily accessible from the Cowichan Valley Trail that runs right through the community. There are no general bike stores but there is an E-bike specific shop opening spring of 2021.
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- Mountain Bike
11 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
13 trails
- Trail Running
13 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 6, 2026Stats
- Trails (view details)
- 12
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 11
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 13
- Trails Trail Running
- 13
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 419 ft
- Total Vertical
- 283 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 354 ft
- Reports
- 55
- Photos
- 39
- Ridden Counter
- 628
Popular Chemainus Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 6 miles • 74 ft • 348 •
Segment of the Cowichan Valley Trail running between the Chemainus and Ladysmith. Part of the larger network of trails and pathways forming The Great Trail running across Canada. (formerly Canada Trail) The trail is a packed wide gravel...
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 99 ft • 91 •
A multi-use paved pathway that connects Ladysmith the the gravel double track pathway section of the Cowichan Valley Trail in Saltair that goes all the way to Chemainus. The CVT is part of the larger national Trans Canada Trail network.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 105 ft • 10 •
Chemainus Lake Park is located just west of the Trans Canada Highway near Chemainus. The lake is stocked with trout and is a popular destination for sport fishing. The best times of year for fishing are March to June and September to...
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2,152 ft • 35 ft • 3 • • hike
A gentle short forested path in the forest of Wul’aam Park, which means echo in Hul’q’umi’num, was originally called Echo Heights and is located on traditional Penelakut Territory. This section of trail connects you with...
• 40 ★ 0.0 • 2,825 ft • 16 ft • 2 •
A gentle short forested path in the forest of Wul’aam Park, which means echo in Hul’q’umi’num, was originally called Echo Heights and is located on traditional Penelakut Territory. This section of trail connects you with...
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 2,024 ft • 14 ft • 2 •
A gentle short moss lined path in the forest of Wul’aam Park, which means echo in Hul’q’umi’num, was originally called Echo Heights and is located on traditional Penelakut Territory.
• 20 ★ 0.0 • 2,569 ft • 21 ft •
Diana, Princess of Wales Wilderness Park, located in sunny Saltair, has easy walking trail that leads you through beautiful natural landscapes between Olsen Road to Rocky Beach Drive
Photos of Chemainus Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowichan Valley Trail - CVT Chemainus to Saltair | Sep 14, 2025 @ 5:17pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 14, 2025 | Ideal | DMasselink | ||
| Spulqwitth'e (Screech Owl) Trail | Aug 1, 2025 @ 11:22am Aug 1, 2025 | Dry | larrinski | ||
| Tsiitmuhw Trail Connector | Aug 1, 2025 @ 11:22am Aug 1, 2025 | Dry | larrinski | ||
| Spulqwitth'e Trail Connector | Mar 9, 2025 @ 4:47pm Mar 9, 2025 | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Tsittmuuhw (Great Horned Owl) Trail | Mar 9, 2025 @ 4:47pm Mar 9, 2025 | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Doornbosch Trail | Dec 28, 2024 @ 9:27am Dec 28, 2024 | Variable | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Chemainus Lake Trail | Nov 19, 2024 @ 1:44pm Nov 19, 2024 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Cowichan Valley Trail - CVT Saltair To Ladysmith | Apr 26, 2024 @ 5:18am Apr 26, 2024 | Ideal | Stasher CTSS | ||
| Muqmeqe' (Snowy Owl) Trail | Sep 3, 2023 @ 9:54am Sep 3, 2023 | Variable | larrinski |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| geraghtys | wishlist | trail | activity #91626940 | Mar 30, 2026 @ 7:51pm Mar 30, 2026 |
| islandbird | wishlist | trail | activity #90046600 and 1 more | Mar 5, 2026 @ 9:39pm Mar 5, 2026 |
| va7mlz | ridden | trail | activity #86543982 | Jan 2, 2026 @ 8:31pm Jan 2, 2026 |
| Stasher | add | report | activity #83112296 | Oct 27, 2025 @ 7:33am Oct 27, 2025 |
| DMasselink | add | report | activity #80400514 | Sep 15, 2025 @ 6:44am Sep 15, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Super rooty, bumpier than alot of blue trails.... | Aug 25, 2025 @ 9:31am Aug 25, 2025 |
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Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 11 | 11 miles | 410 ft | 5 miles | 282 ft | #13,397 | #179 | 7 | 55 | 1,272 | ||
| E-Bike | 10 | 11 miles | 384 ft | 4 miles | 282 ft | #7,173 | #122 | 54 | 76 | |||
| Horse | 4 | 6 miles | 148 ft | 3 miles | 213 ft | #2,952 | #82 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 13 | 12 miles | 420 ft | 5 miles | 282 ft | #4,484 | #115 | 32 | 55 | 182 | ||
| Trail Running | 13 | 12 miles | 420 ft | 5 miles | 282 ft | #9,872 | #156 | 55 | 150 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemainus
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chemainus?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chemainus are:
- Cowichan Valley Trail - CVT Chemainus to Saltair (0/5)
- Cowichan Valley Trail - CVT Saltair To Ladysmith (0/5)
- Chemainus Lake Trail (0/5)
- Tsittmuuhw (Great Horned Owl) Trail (0/5)
- Spulqwitth'e (Screech Owl) Trail (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Chemainus?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Chemainus are:
- July (14 activities)
- August (7 activities)
- May (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Chemainus?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Chemainus. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Chemainus?
The longest trail in Chemainus is Cowichan Valley Trail - CVT Chemainus to Saltair at 9.6 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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