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.
House Finch
Originally from Oahu, House Finches were originally introduced in North America down in San Francisco. It did not take them long to spread across the continent. A cheery looking little bird with a red head and breast they are frequently found on backyard bird feeders. Only the males sport the red head and breast and this coulor can vary from yellow through orange to the common red. This variation comes from the fact that the colouration of the finches is a result of the pigments in the food that they eat while they are moulting. Females prefer the redder males.