The Cowichan Valley Trail will take you from Duncan through Lake Cowichan and down past the Kinsol Trestle following former CN and E&N railway lines. With many access points and 8 trestles, it's a beautiful trail to walk, jog or bike. From the Island Spirit Team, we hope you enjoy your time in the Cowichan Valley.
All the Island Spirit Legacy Caches are within a 2 steps of the trail, unless otherwise noted. There is no need to bushwack or trample the vegetation.
Mute Swan
Of the three species of swans that can be found on Vancouver Island, the Mute Swan is the only one that it not a native here. They were introduced here from central Eurasia in order to grace the ponds of parks and estates. Some escapees managed to establish breeding populations, including here on South Vancouver Island. Mute Swans mate for life but if one of them should die the remaining swan will find another mate, however they do it with some rules. When a male finds another mate, and she is older, he will move to her territory. If she is younger then she will move to his territory. When a female loses her mate she will re-mate quickly and will usually choose a younger male.