Price from:
32 USD
*The Tube Shack is the only way to tube the Cowichan River!*
All rentals include our shuttle service
Please leave your Tube Shack tubes inflated and bring them up to the road when you arrive at Little Beach
We cannot guarantee swift tubes after 11am as it depends on when they arrive down at Little Beach. In the case we don’t have one for you, we will refund the difference and supply you with a regular tube.
Duration
2.5 - 3 hours
The last shuttle pickup is at 7pm and the shuttle runs at least every 10 minutes
FAQs
**Can we take bags and coolers etc. down the river?**
- Yes, you can tie things onto your tubes or take a swift tube, which has a bottom to it, to hold anything you bring.
**Can two people share a tube?**
- Our regular tubes fit one person and our swift tubes are a good option for an adult and small child together. We recommend adults and older kids book their own tubes and use a tube strap to float together. Just ask us for one at the counter.
**Can we bring our dog?**
- Small dogs can sit on your lap and are allowed on the bus. Medium to large sized dog aren’t recommended as they can't sit in a tube with you and it’s a long way to swim for them. They are permitted on the bus though if you do choose to bring them.
**Should we wear shoes?**
- Not a must but a pair of shoes would make the end of the trip more enjoyable.
**How rough is the trip, rapids, etc?**
- The first hour of the trip is a laid back journey through the start of the Cowichan River, where you will see some fantastic old bridges, and then the ride picks up a bit for the remainder of the trip as the river narrows. It's nothing crazy at all, this is more of a relaxing float rather than an adrenaline rush. The home page of this website features drone footage of our entire run also.
Booking Notes
# 🌊 BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE TUBE SHACK
## 🎥 WATCH THIS BEFORE YOUR TRIP
We strongly encourage everyone in your group to watch our **“What You Need to Know”** video before arriving. It covers everything you need to know to make your tubing adventure as smooth as possible!
👉 **[WATCH THE “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW” VIDEO](https://www.cowichanriver.com/what-you-need-to-know/)**
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## ✍️ WAIVER
Please arrive on time and make sure **everyone in your booking has completed their waiver before arrival.** This will help keep things moving when you get here!
**For guests under 18:** A parent or legal guardian must complete an individual waiver for each child.
👉 **[COMPLETE YOUR WAIVER](https://www.cowichanriver.com/waiver)**
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## 🚌 LAST SHUTTLE — 7:00 PM
### ⏰ **The last shuttle from Little Beach leaves at 7:00 PM.**
Please arrive at Little Beach **by 6:55 PM** to give yourself enough time to board.
The float takes approximately **2–3 hours**, so if you want to spend more time on the river, **make sure you start earlier in the day.**
> ⚠️ **Don't miss the last shuttle!** Give yourself plenty of time to finish your float and get to the pickup area.
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## 📍 LOCATION & PARKING
### The Tube Shack
**109 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0**
*Located underneath Jake’s at the Lake*
👉 **[GET DIRECTIONS TO THE TUBE SHACK](https://goo.gl/maps/jEChTEgW1Zz)**
### 🚗 IMPORTANT: PARKING
The town is now enforcing a **2-hour parking limit** in the lot where The Tube Shack is located.
To avoid getting a parking ticket, please use the **free, unlimited parking** at the sports field:
1. Head past **The Tube Shack** and **Saywell Park**.
2. Take your **first right onto Point Ideal Drive**.
3. Continue past **Rhododendron Memorial Park**.
4. Look for the **gravel parking lot on your left**, beside the sports field.
5. Park here — **there is no time limit for tubers.**
6. Walk back to The Tube Shack. It’s approximately a **5-minute walk**.
When you're finished tubing, **we’ll drop you back off at the parking lot**.
> 🚗 **Please don't leave your vehicle in the Tube Shack parking lot for the duration of your float.** Use the sports field parking lot to avoid the 2-hour limit.
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## 💧 BRING A REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE
We’ve made a big change: **no more single-use plastic water bottles!** 🌎
Instead, bring your own reusable water bottle and take advantage of our **brand-new water refill station**.
Don't have a reusable bottle? No problem! Tube Shack-branded reusable bottles are available for purchase.
Staying hydrated is important — and doing it sustainably helps us **keep plastic waste out of the Cowichan River.** 💙
### 🌿 Thanks for helping us keep the Cowichan clean!
We’ll see you on the river! 🛟
