used to be a little limp but they really upped their game.. worth a look.. fee by donation.. shop really interesting

Fun place if you enjoy wooden boats. Small, but interesting museum. It is a donation to enter. Great views of harbor and house boats/floating homes.

Cow Bay over all seemed overly touristic with not a lot to offer but more food and more trinkets. However the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre offered an interesting look at wooden boats, boat building, historical developments and other items typical of a maritime centre. It...More

The workmanship on the wooden boats and history is fascinating even if you are not into boats. We loved it! Bring some cash for donations to keep this amazing place going!

Some very interesting boats as we walked in to browse the displays. Worth a few minutes of your time to pop in for sure. Different boats, engines, history, etc...

A very interesting historical collection of small wooden boats, museum quality models, gear, outboard and other marine engines, memorabilia and photographs placed within the context of the local marine environment over the years. The ancillary marine railway and wooden boat workshops show a practical side...More

For a nominal sum [recommended $5] you are able to stroll back in time to the wooden boat era. Some are being restored on premises. There is also an interesting display of old outboard motors. The museum is incorporated onto the wharf so it's a...More