Youbou
Located on the north shore of Cowichan Lake, 13 km west of the Town of Lake Cowichan,Youbou is a former mill town built along a narrow strip of land between the lake and mountainside. Youbou is known for being a rustic, artistic and passionate community with locals who believe in protecting the natural surrounding environment.
The area has many cottages and small houses with lake access or lake views and is home to a majestic elk population.
Why Youbou is Loved
Engaging History: Youbou was originally called Cottonwood, but the name was changed in 1914 byThe Empire Lumber Company. The remains of their sawmill, including wharf remnants, wood pilings, and cement structures are still visible on the edge of the lake and now mostly inhabited by the local elk.
Outdoor Activities: Arbutus Park is one of the nicest public beaches in the area providing many recreational activities and community events.
Youbou Community Bowling Alley: This historic, beautifully maintained four-lane bowling alley, built in 1951, is the only sanctioned bowling alley in the country that still has human pinsetters.
8 Properties Available
3 Beds3 Baths1,425 SqFt1/55 55Open Sun 12PM-3PM$799,900
6 Beds5 Baths4,131 SqFt1/57 57Open Sun 12PM-3PM$2,199,900
4 Beds2 Baths1,821 SqFt1/50 50New$774,900
3 Beds2 Baths2,116 SqFt3DNew$775,000
5 Beds4 Baths3,491 SqFt1/65 65New$2,595,000
3 Beds3 Baths1,641 SqFt1/45 45Active$899,000
0.79 Acres1/52 52Active$1,799,000
0.65 Acres1/16 16Active$1,399,999
Parks & Recreation Near Youbou
Arbutus Park
A family favourite day spot on the shores of Cowichan Lake with a safe swimming area surrounded by docks, this popular park has a playground, picnic spots, sandy beach area and a washroom facility with change rooms .
Price Park
This beautiful natural park offers a short 1km loop that takes you through a forested trail from Youbou Road to a secluded beach .
Schools Near Youbou
Palsson Elementary School
Po Box 350, Lake Cowichan, BC
Public school offering kindergarten to grade 3
Lake Cowichan School
Po Box 40, Lake Cowichan, BC
Public school offering grades 4 to 12.
