Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada

The Cowichan Aquatic Centre in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada is a public full-range swimming facility that was completed for the North American Indigenous Games in 2008. Its aquatic amenities include an 8-lane 25-meter competitive lap pool, lazy river, twin water slides, wave pool, and swirl pool. It also features a steam room, sauna, and fitness centre, and offers fitness programs and swimming classes for all ages. Its meeting spaces can be used for conferences and corporate gatherings, and it opens its doors as a venue for birthday parties and other special events.

The aquatic centre is also within range of some of the area’s famous tourist destinations. The Memory Island Provincial Park, one of the smallest parks in British Columbia, is only a 20-minute drive away. The park can be accessed by boat from Shawnigan Lake. It is frequented by visitors for its quiet nature viewing and scenic picnic areas. It is serves as a habitat for a variety of animal and plant species. The Cowichan Campus of the Vancouver Island University is just a short distance away. It has access to several restaurants, shops, and farmers’ markets, and also organizes recreational and cultural events. Those who wish to stay and see more of the area can choose from a selection of affordable yet suitable accommodations. The Super 8 by Wyndham Duncan offers the best rates in the city and has free parking, high-speed Internet, and complimentary breakfast. The Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn has a coffee shop, outdoor pool, business center, and bar lounge.