Price from:
22 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
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 dogs 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! 🛟
