Float the Cowichan River with Lake Cowichan’s Premier Tubing Adventure Company

The Tube Shack

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Please make sure everyone in your group has a waiver filled out before arriving.

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If you cannot swim, this activity is not for you. Anyone who cannot swim will be refused at the counter.

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Please make sure everyone in your group has a waiver filled out before arriving. | If you cannot swim, this activity is not for you. Anyone who cannot swim will be refused at the counter. |

How It Works

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Float

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Shuttle Back

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Choose Your Adventure

Two inflatable tubes with backrests and handles, labeled 'Tube Shack,' are situated on rocky shore in front of the calm Cowichan River surrounded by dense trees.

Regular Tube

Weekdays $20.00 | Weekends $22.00

The regular tube is your classic round river tube, perfect for relaxing and floating at a leisurely pace. We offer three different styles so you can choose between an open-bottomed tube with or without a headrest and a closed-bottom tube with a headrest that’s perfect for small children (or anyone that doesn’t want to sit in the water).

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Swift Tube

Weekdays $30.00 | Weekends $32.00

A swift tube is basically an inflatable kayak that comes with a paddle that clips to the side of it when you don’t need it. It’s perfect for speeding up your trip and maneuvering through the small rapids. It’s also great for a parent + child to share as it has a bottom and lots of space to carry anything you may want to take down the river.

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People in line at the Tube Shack in Lake Cowichan, with colourful river tubes nearby.

Family Pass

Weekdays $60.00 | Weekends $70.00

Regular tubes for two adults and two children! Save on your tube rentals and enjoy the same great level of service and complimentary shuttle pick-up at the end of your float. Have more than two adults and two children in your family? You don’t need to leave anyone behind! Simply add extra adults or children to your booking for a discounted price.

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Shuttle Only

Weekdays $10.00 | Weekends $20

For those of you who have your own tube and just need a shuttle back, we offer a shuttle only service to get you back to your car after your float.

Please note: You must check in before tubing to pick up your wristband, which you'll need to show the shuttle driver to get a ride.

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Group Booking

$15.00 - $29.00

Planning a trip with ten or more tubers? Save on your rentals with our group pricing! Whether your group wants swift tubes, regular tubes, or a mix of both, booking together earns you a discounted rate. We offer two tiers: one for groups of 10–19 people, and another for groups of 20 or more, so you can float more and pay less.

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Season’s Pass

$60.00 - $90.00

We offer two types of Season’s Passes: one for tube rentals and one for shuttle service if you’ve got your own gear. Whichever option you choose, you’ll enjoy unlimited rides all summer long! Just check in at the counter, give us the name on your membership, and you’re good to float.

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Cowichan River Tubing

Experience the ride of a lifetime with The Tube Shack, Lake Cowichan’s premier all-inclusive tubing adventure company.

Tube the Cowichan River and enjoy the crystal clear water and pristine scenery as you embark on a two and a half hour journey down one of the most beautiful places on earth. Vancouver Island’s best kept secret is Cowichan River Tubing!

We provide fully licensed and insured river tube rentals with complimentary shuttle service back to Lake Cowichan. The Tube Shack is the best way to tube the Cowichan River!

Two people in red inflatable boats using paddles to navigate through clear, greenish water with submerged logs and rocks visible.
Two people floating on inflatable inner tubes in a calm, greenish river in Lake Cowichan surrounded by dense trees and foliage, with overhanging branches in the foreground.
Aerial view of the Town of Lake Cowichan and the Cowichan River surrounded by trees with fall colours and mountains in the background.
A two-story building with a wooden deck, mountain views, and a tower-like structure on top. Outside, there are colourful inflatable inner tubes stacked on the ground.