Change your mindBook hotels with free cancellation
Be pickySearch almost a million properties worldwide
Find vacation rentals that suit your style
Learn more about Youbou
Nestled along Cowichan Lake's shores, this charming timber town offers peaceful kayaking adventures and scenic hiking trails through old-growth forests. Visitors can fish for trout in the crystal-clear waters or explore the Kaatza Station Museum to discover Youbou's fascinating logging history.
Top reviews in Youbou
Riverside by Cowichan Lake Cottages
Riverside by Cowichan Lake CottagesLake Cowichan
10/10 Excellent
Perfect for our 1 night stay over. Right next door to Ed’s coffeehouse which had great coffee, breakfast sandwiches and granola topped yogurt.
Perfect for our 1 night stay over. Right next door to Ed’s coffeehouse which had great coffee, breakfast sandwiches and granola topped yogurt.
James
South Shore Motel
South Shore MotelLake Cowichan
10/10 Excellent
Everything was great. There was no soap or shampoo in the bathroom, but we didn’t request any. There was a coffee maker, but no coffee in the room. However, we brought our own.
Everything was great. There was no soap or shampoo in the bathroom, but we didn’t request any. There was a coffee maker, but no coffee in the room. However, we brought our own.
Joel
Crown House Bed & Breakfast
Crown House Bed & BreakfastLake Cowichan
10/10 Excellent
Cindy was fabulous. Room was very nice, clean, comfortable with balcony and great views of the mountains. It's an attached room to the house upstairs with owners who are very pleasant. Great to spend a night while passing though. Love this little town!
Cindy was fabulous. Room was very nice, clean, comfortable with balcony and great views of the mountains. It's an attached room to the house upstairs with owners who are very pleasant. Great to spend a night while passing though. Love this little town!
a&b
Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach InnQualicum Beach
10/10 Excellent
M
M
Tracy
THE Beach Club Resort
THE Beach Club ResortParksville
10/10 Excellent
Very nice and welcoming stay. 100% recommend!
Very nice and welcoming stay. 100% recommend!
David
Coast Bastion Hotel
Coast Bastion HotelDowntown Nanaimo
10/10 Excellent
Couldn’t find a regular pub with good food
Couldn’t find a regular pub with good food
Frank
Casa Grande Inn
Casa Grande InnQualicum Beach
10/10 Excellent
Amazing place to stay! The view from the room was incredible and it was very cozy with the chairs to sip tea and watch the seals jump up and down in the water. Every detail is there to make your trip feel comfortable. Even stopping by to see if you want any snacks or cheese.
It was very clean, they had Dove products in the bathroom, coffee machine, kettle for tea, microwave almost anything you could think of. The bed was very comfortable and the elevator smells amazing. Wonderful and helpful...
Amazing place to stay! The view from the room was incredible and it was very cozy with the chairs to sip tea and watch the seals jump up and down in the water. Every detail is there to make your trip feel comfortable. Even stopping by to see if you want any snacks or cheese.
It was very clean, they had Dove products in the bathroom, coffee machine, kettle for tea, microwave almost anything you could think of. The bed was very comfortable and the elevator smells amazing. Wonderful and helpful...
Nicole
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection ResortParksville
10/10 Excellent
The resort met our expectations in everyway. I'm sure we will go back again. Canadian hospitality is second to none.
The resort met our expectations in everyway. I'm sure we will go back again. Canadian hospitality is second to none.
Michael
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Sea Edge Beachside HotelParksville
10/10 Excellent
I would definitely stay here again. The rooms are nicely updated and opening onto the water is a huge bonus. The staff is friendly and helpful. I took off one star only because the front desk missed several
I would definitely stay here again. The rooms are nicely updated and opening onto the water is a huge bonus. The staff is friendly and helpful. I took off one star only because the front desk missed several
Brian
Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast
Eagle Rock Bed and BreakfastChemainus
10/10 Excellent
Our stay was excellent. The bed was comfy, the house was quiet. The view was beautiful. Breakfast was excellent and the host was very personable. Jim and Katrina care. I had never been asked by a proprietor as to what they could do better. There was nothing. Jim has lots of suggestions for dinner. We went to the Fox and Hound, great advice.
Our stay was excellent. The bed was comfy, the house was quiet. The view was beautiful. Breakfast was excellent and the host was very personable. Jim and Katrina care. I had never been asked by a proprietor as to what they could do better. There was nothing. Jim has lots of suggestions for dinner. We went to the Fox and Hound, great advice.
Brian
Buena Vista by the Sea
Buena Vista by the SeaQualicum Beach
10/10 Excellent
Warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable stay = a travel trifecta!
Warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable stay = a travel trifecta!
Lisa
Coast Parksville Hotel
Coast Parksville HotelParksville
10/10 Excellent
Kitchenette was helpful, but also proximity to other services and sight-seeing in the area. Restful with spacious room.
Kitchenette was helpful, but also proximity to other services and sight-seeing in the area. Restful with spacious room.
Caroline
Frequently Asked Questions
What's it like to stay at an apartment in Youbou?
You can choose from 6 apartments in Youbou for your stay.
How do you know if an apartment is the right choice for your stay?
An apartment features a kitchen for convenient meals, and often has more space than a traditional hotel room. Apartments are a good option for couples who want a more local feel, and also for families who want the conveniences of home.
How many apartments should I expect to find in Youbou?
Expedia has 6 apartments to book in Youbou.
What can I expect from the weather during my trip to Youbou?
Weather is only one factor, but it can really affect your travel plans, especially when you are planning a longer stay in Youbou. The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Youbou are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What should I see and do in Youbou?
Explore the area and family-friendly sights such as Cowichan Lake Sports Arena, or get out into nature at a spot like Cowichan Lake. In the larger area, you’ll find Bald Mountain Park and Bear Lake.
What's the best way to get to and around Youbou?
Knowing a bit about the transportation options can save you time when you get to your destination. Fly into Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from the city center. You can also search for flights into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is 24 mi (38.7 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.