Swift Tube Rental, Lake Cowichan

*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

#WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO TAKE A LOOK AT OUR "WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW" VIDEO PRIOR TO ARRIVAL!
[https://www.cowichanriver.com/what-you-need-to-know/](https://www.cowichanriver.com/what-you-need-to-know/)

##Waiver

Please arrive on time and ensure that **everyone in your booking has signed the waiver** before arrival so you aren't kept waiting. Parents/guardians must sign individual waivers for all children under 18.

[https://www.cowichanriver.com/waiver] (https://www.cowichanriver.com/waiver)

##LAST SHUTTLE FROM LITTLE BEACH IS AT 7 PM##
Please give yourself enough time to arrive by 6:55pm so you have time to board.
The tube takes ~2-3 hours so if you'd like to stay on the river longer ensure you start earlier

##Location & Parking


The Tube Shack is located at:
[109 S Shore Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0](https://goo.gl/maps/jEChTEgW1Zz)
(Underneath Jakes at the Lake)

##Parking
Please note that the town is now enforcing a **2 hour parking limit** in the lot we are located. To avoid being fined please follow the directions below and reference the map above.
- Head past The Tube Shack and Saywell Park.
- Take your first right onto Point Ideal Drive and pass the Rhododendron Memorial Park
- You'll see a gravel parking lot on your **left** next to the sports field.
Parking here is free with no time limit for tubers. Park your vehicle and walk over to The Tube Shack (5 mins). We will drop you back off at the parking lot after your tube.

We’re making a big change: **no more single-use plastic water bottles.** Instead, we encourage you to bring a reusable water bottle and take advantage of our brand-new water refill station. Don’t have one? No problem! We’ve got Tube Shack-branded reusable bottles available for purchase. Staying hydrated is important, and doing it sustainably helps keep plastic waste out of the river.