Youbou lies on the north shore of Cowichan lake and is accessible by agood paved road. This former mill town provides a public beach plus amultitude of other recreational opportunities; fishing, boating, andhiking included. It is about a twenty minute drive (west) from thevillage of Lake Cowichan. You can take North Shore road (from LakeCowichan town) or take the top highway; fork to the right before you enterLake Cowichan town from Highway 18.